Chicago – Atlanta-born rapper Lil Jon made a surprising guest appearance at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday night during Georgia’s roll call, eliciting a frenzy among Millennials on social media. The artist performed his hit song “Turn Down for What” and led the crowd in a thunderous chant of “We’re not going back.
Lil Jon, whose real name is Jonathan H. Smith, belted out one of his signature “yeeeeaaahs” as he entered the stadium to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president. He enthusiastically proclaimed, “Ladies and gentlemen, we are here tonight to officially nominate Kamala Harris for president.
The unexpected cameo was met with enthusiasm from Millennials online. A commentator on X remarked, “Lil Jon coming out for Georgia during the roll call is… turned down for what. Gotta get that millennial vote, baby. Fire up that loud, another round of shots.
Another user wrote on Millennial X, “Telling 16-year-old me that one day Lil Jon would perform at the DNC, I would have laughed. The millennialization of the Democratic party has begun and I’m here for it.
A watcher quipped, “Lil Jon? Millennials, this is our hour! #DNC2024CHICAGO.” Another user noted, “Across America, Gen Z, X, and Millennials are explaining to their boomer parents who Lil Jon is and I love it.
Even National Review writer Noah Rothman admitted, “Okay, the Lil’ Jon cameo is cool.
Following Lil Jon’s performance, Rep. Nikema Williams (D-Ga.) announced that Georgia’s delegation would cast 123 votes for Harris, with Jon’s music playing in the background. While technically Kamala Harris has already been nominated as the Democratic nominee for president, the ceremonial roll call served as a symbolic measure acknowledging the tradition of past conventions being where the party officially designates its nominee.
