Lil Jon energized the Democratic Nationwide Conference with a efficiency that had the complete crowd on their toes. The 53-year-old introduced his signature vitality to help Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, performing a few of his largest hits, together with “Flip Down For What” and “Get Low.”
He kicked off his upbeat efficiency along with his well-known catchphrase, “Yeahhh!” and amped up the group, saying, “Women and gents, we’re right here tonight to formally nominate Kamala Harris for President.” The viewers enthusiastically joined in on his chant, “We’re not going again … VP Harris!”
Jonathan H. Smith, higher referred to as Lil Jon, was beforehand a contestant on Superstar Apprentice, hosted by former President Donald Trump. Throughout his time on the present, Trump made a controversial comment, referring to Lil Jon as “Uncle Tom.” In a tweet posted on X (previously Twitter) in 2016, Lil Jon addressed the incident, stating, “When this ‘Uncle Tom’ incident occurred on *Superstar Apprentice* within the boardroom, a number of of my castmates and I instantly confronted Mr. Trump about it.”
He added, “I can’t say if he totally understood the that means of what he was saying, however he did cease utilizing the time period as soon as we defined its offensiveness. I additionally wish to be clear that I don’t agree with lots of the statements Mr. Trump has made throughout his present run for president.”
Regardless of this previous expertise, Lil Jon shared in a post-performance interview with Don Lemon on the DNC, “Individuals are bored with unhealthy vitality, bored with negativity, bored with preventing. Individuals need hope, positivity, and the power to rely upon their neighbors once more. That’s what Kamala is bringing — good vitality … We want somewhat extra hope and positivity.”
In keeping with latest stories, John Legend will take the DNC stage on Wednesday, August 21, and Pink will carry out on the ultimate day to help Vice President Kamala Harris and her working mate Tim Walz as they face off in opposition to Republican candidates Donald and his marketing campaign accomplice, J.D. Vance, within the upcoming presidential election in November.