As a seasoned gamer with a penchant for politics and a soft spot for hip-hop, I found myself utterly captivated by the electrifying rally in Atlanta, where the game of life takes an unexpected turn every four years – the presidential election. The energy was palpable, and the star-studded event had all the makings of a blockbuster hit.
At a lively event in Atlanta on Tuesday, Megan Thee Stallion supported Vice President Kamala Harris‘ presidential campaign, donning fashionable clothing often associated with her persona and dancing energetically to her music, which was accompanied by fellow rapper Quavo and political figure Stacey Abrams.
“Megan Thee Stallion, with her Grammy-winning song ‘Savage’ echoing, exclaimed we were making history! She donned a Democrat blue suit and a cropped shirt, showing off her midriff. From the stage, a sign read ‘Hotties For Harris,’ suggesting support for Kamala Harris.”
In a lively and short performance, the Texan performer and her dancing companions, all dressed in blue jackets, shorts, and white shirts (but without ties), leaped about, performing several popular songs such as “Girls in the Hood”. Just seconds before singing “Savage”, which was her final song, she was joined on stage by another alumna from a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) from Houston’s Texas Southern University. She then urged the crowd to cheer loudly for Ms. Harris, our potential future president.
In the climax of a tense back-and-forth, Harris delivered her performance, backed by a playlist symbolizing the city where it took place – Atlanta – with tracks like “Welcome to Atlanta” by Jermaine Dupri, who was there to cheer her on. At a crucial moment, “Never Scared,” one of Dupri’s productions, was played to underscore Harris’ readiness to debate Donald Trump. The crowd was energized by speeches from several Democratic figures such as Stacey Abrams (a previous Georgia gubernatorial contender), Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock.
Speaking as the second speaker at the program, Abrams reminded the audience of how Georgia played a crucial role in preventing Trump’s rule previously. In 2020, Abrams spearheaded the campaign that turned Georgia into a Democrat stronghold for Biden-Harris and also helped elect Senators Ossoff and Warnock, giving the Democrats a narrow edge in the Senate. Moreover, she promised emphatically that they will not return to the past, which was met with applause and chants of “lock him up,” as she detailed the distressing aspects of Trump’s presidency.
“She pledged that we’ll make Kamala Harris not just a Senator who casts deciding votes, but a groundbreaking figure in the White House,” she concluded to deafening cheers.
A short while later, following Megan’s exit from the stage, Quavo, a member of Migos, unexpectedly emerged to express his backing for Harris. They have collaborated in addressing gun violence issues. This topic resonates deeply with Quavo, an Atlanta-based rapper, as he tragically lost his fellow Migos member and nephew, Takeoff, to gun violence in Houston about two years ago. Addressing his peers, Quavo shared, “What I’ve discovered when working with Vice President Harris is her unwavering commitment to business.”
Encouraging individuals who have never cast a vote before, he assured them that by participating in this election, they would be part of another cultural transformation, much like the groundbreaking album “Culture” by Migos in 2017, which revolutionized their genre and catapulted them to stardom. Notably, Donald Glover referenced one of its popular tracks, “Bad and Boujee”, during his Golden Globes acceptance speech when his television series “Atlanta” won the award for best comedy, thereby bringing the group into mainstream focus.
As a gaming enthusiast, I’d rephrase that statement like this: “When it comes to the contentious border issue, one of Trump’s main talking points as a Republican, Kamala Harris called out his actions not matching his words, quoting rapper Quavo from Migos’ hit song ‘Walk It Talk It’. She said, ‘Just like Quavo sings, he doesn’t walk the talk,’ referring to their popular track with Drake from the album ‘Culture II’. The crowd cheered in agreement.”
As she concluded her speech with a call-to-action for the audience to put forth their efforts towards victory on November 5, just 98 days from then, Harris emphasized that her opponent had refused to debate about his platform in September. She highlighted concerns such as his stance on women’s reproductive health, which she claimed is under attack, and additional threats outlined in Project 2025.
“She remarked, ‘He refuses to discuss matters with me, yet he and his vice-president are quite vocal about me. It’s often said, ‘If you have something to say, confront it directly.'”
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2024-07-31 06:54