President Biden's campaign will host a post-debate rally with rap icons Fat Joe and E-40, continuing a trend of political candidates seeking support from the hip-hop community.
- Jun 28, 2024
AceShowbiz - With the 2024 presidential race heating up, President Joe Biden is making strategic moves to engage with voters. On Friday, June 28, he will host a post-debate rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, featuring legendary rappers Fat Joe and E-40.
This rally is part of the Biden-Harris campaign's efforts to enlist celebrities and influencers in their fight against former President Donald Trump. Vice President Kamala Harris previously met with Fat Joe to discuss criminal justice reform.
The move comes amid growing competition between presidential campaigns to connect with the rap world. Trump has previously gained support from Lil Wayne and Kodak Black. In 2023, Harris engaged with Migos rapper Quavo to address gun violence.
Biden's campaign has emphasized the importance of reaching out to a diverse coalition, including the "backbone of the Democratic Party." The Biden-Harris campaign has been strategic in its outreach efforts to win over Black voters, who were crucial to Biden's 2020 victory.
Fat Joe and E-40 are both respected veterans in the music industry. The Biden campaign praised their ability to utilize their platforms to mobilize their fan base. However, some Black voters remain unimpressed with Biden's performance this cycle.
The first 2024 presidential debate between Biden and Trump will take place on Thursday, June 27. It remains to be seen whether the rap world will have a significant impact on the election or if these efforts are merely symbolic gestures.
