Kamala Harris has already been endorsed by dozens of notable celebrities. She took full advantage of these endorsements during a recent rally in Atlanta.
She not only called upon Meghan Thee Stallion to perform during the event, but she had Atlanta native Quavo speak on her behalf.
The Migos superstar praised Kamala Harris’ policies, especially concerning gun control. Harris returned the favor by using an iconic Migos song to diss her opponent, Donald Trump.
Harris hyped up the Atlanta crowd by aiming at the Republican nominee while discussing how Trump has failed the American people.
The Democratic nominee pointed to a line from Migos’ Walk It Talk It single from 2018.
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“As my friend Quavo would say,” Harris asserted. “He does not walk it like he talks it.” The reference elicited cheers of support throughout the crowd, and nicely set up the speech that Quavo would eventually give.
The rapper’s appearance was not announced before the rally. Given the impact the rapper has had on ATL culture, though, the co-sign makes complete sense.
Quavo’s speech was brief but impactful, detailing the importance of gun control as it pertains to saving lives.
“You can’t understand the struggle of gun violence if you not in the field or in the heart of it,” the rapper asserted. “One thing I learned from working with Vice President Harris is she always stand on business.”
Quavo also alluded to a previous meeting he had with Harris regarding gun control. “It’s only right in the birthplace of the culture is also the same place to launch the first African-American woman to run for president,” he concluded.
Quavo’s passion for gun control is forged in loss. The rapper’s nephew, TakeOff, was shot and killed on November 1, 2022. Both men rose to fame as part of Migos, and Quavo admitted that Takeoff’s death urged him to take a stand.
“I feel like your calling comes at the least expected times,” he told the Associated Press. “I have to do something about it, so it won’t happen to the masses — especially in our culture.”
The relationship between Quavo and Harris has benefited both parties. The rapper is providing credibility for Harris among Atlanta voters, and the politician is helping to bolster a cause that Quavo is understandably passionate about. In June, Harris participated in Quavo’s inaugural Rocket Foundation Summit.
