How a Lil Jon ‘To the Walz’ Viral Fan Meme Led to the Rapper Becoming a Surprise Star of the Democratic National Convention
Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Lil Jon‘s short but galvanizing appearance at the Democratic National Convention, representing the state of Georgia during a musical roll call, may have seemed like a random delight to some viewers. In actuality, it was the culmination of a weeks-old viral meme that tied the rapper to vice presidential candidate Tim Walz… and also a bookend to a 10-year-old get-out-the-vote effort from Lil Jon.