Barack Obama and Michelle Obama rallied the United Center crowd at the 2024 Democratic National Convention with a pair of fiery speeches on Tuesday night (Aug. 20), and drawing comparisons to Kendrick Lamar‘s Drake disses in the process.
The former president and first lady electrified democrats on night two of the DNC while attacking Republican nominee Donald Trump and encouraging citizens to get out and vote to make sure they’re heard on Nov. 5, which is 76 days away.
“We don’t need four more years of bluster and chaos,” Barack said. “We’ve seen that movie — and we all know that the sequel’s usually worse. America is ready for a new chapter. America’s ready for a better story. We are ready for a President Kamala Harris.”
Rap fans immediately began connecting the Obamas’ speeches to Lamar’s disses against Drizzy. “They should’ve put the ‘meet the grahams’ beat behind this michelle speech,” former Desus & Mero host Desus Nice tweeted.
Others were a step ahead and edited the harrowing instrumental behind the speeches, which some dubbed the remix as “Meet the Trumps.”
“His limited, narrow view of the world made him feel threatened by the existence of two hard-working, highly educated, successful people who happened to be Black,” Michelle Obama said of Trump before her mic drop as the music plays in the remixed video. “I wanna know who’s gonna tell him that the job he’s currently seeking might just be one of those Black jobs?”
Apple Music host Lowkey continued to quote lyrics from K. Dot’s “Euphoria” alongside clips of Obamas’ speeches. “There’s three goats left and i see two of them kissing and hugging on stage,” he tweeted.
Another viewer chimed in: “Trump’s Truth Social meltdown on the Obama’s is like Drake tryin to respond after Kendrick left him for dead. Done and dusted.”
Music has also been at the center of the DNC in Chicago this week, with Patti LaBelle, Common and DJ Cassidy hitting the stage on night two. Lil Jon even made a surprise appearance to fire up the thousands in attendance, which included Spike Lee and Eva Longoria.
During the California roll call, West Coast hip-hop dominated the segment. Lamar’s “Not Like Us” provided the soundtrack for a set that included K. Dot’s “Alright,” Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre’s “The Next Episode” and 2Pac’s “California Love.”
Find more reactions to the Obamas’ speeches below.
dnc bringing out 2pac tomorrow
— Desus MF Nice💯 (@desusnice) August 21, 2024
That Obama family is cookin tonight cyat dang !!!
— Peter Rosenberg (@Rosenbergradio) August 21, 2024
President Barack Obama’s speech at the DNC if it were backed by Kendrick Lamar’s “Meet The Grahams” instrumental (produced by The Alchemist). pic.twitter.com/gGf7tGqKgU
— Andrés Tardio (@AndresWrites) August 21, 2024
There are two people in the world that you don’t wanna have beef with: Kendrick Lamar and Michelle Obama. You will not win. Worzers!!!
— Kafui Dzirasa, MD PhD (@KafuiDzirasa) August 21, 2024
Feel like the Obama’s listened to Kendrick all night and then showed up to the DNC
— Trump Is Weird (@UnSpoken_Victim) August 21, 2024
The Obama’s danced on trump’s corps like Kendrick Lamar and Whitney danced on Drake’s
— 🇨🇩Sports Guy🇨🇩 (@PlamsAbt) August 21, 2024
I need to see Michell Obama’s Summer playlist because I know every single track that Kendrick dropped recently is on there 😂
— Chloe (@CosmicallyChloe) August 21, 2024
Barack Obama and Michelle Obama captivated the audience at the 2024 Democratic National Convention with their powerful speeches, drawing parallels to Kendrick Lamar’s diss tracks. The former president and first lady energized Democrats by criticizing Republican nominee Donald Trump and urging citizens to vote on Nov. 5, just 76 days away.
The Obamas’ Impactful Speeches
“We don’t need four more years of bluster and chaos,” Barack declared. “America is ready for a new chapter, a better story. We are ready for a President Kamala Harris.”
Rap enthusiasts were quick to draw connections between the Obamas’ speeches and Lamar’s disses against Drake. Some even created a remix called “Meet the Trumps” with a powerful instrumental backing Michelle’s words.
Michelle Obama highlighted Trump’s narrow-mindedness and prejudice, leaving a lasting impact with her mic drop moment. The music added to the intensity of her message, resonating with many viewers.
Apple Music host Lowkey quoted K. Dot’s lyrics alongside clips of the Obamas’ speeches, emphasizing the significance of their words. The comparisons to Lamar’s powerful storytelling were evident in the reactions from the audience.
Music and Politics Collide
The DNC in Chicago featured performances by Patti LaBelle, Common, and DJ Cassidy, with surprise appearances by artists like Lil Jon. The fusion of music and politics created a dynamic atmosphere, engaging the attendees.
West Coast hip-hop took center stage during the California roll call, with iconic tracks from artists like Lamar, Snoop Dogg, and Dr. Dre setting the tone for the evening.
Reactions and Reflections
Social media buzzed with reactions to the Obamas’ speeches, with users drawing parallels to Kendrick Lamar’s impactful storytelling. The comparisons to music icons highlighted the significance of their words and actions.
Twitter Reactions:
dnc bringing out 2pac tomorrow
— Desus MF Nice💯 (@desusnice) August 21, 2024
That Obama family is cookin tonight cyat dang !!!
— Peter Rosenberg (@Rosenbergradio) August 21, 2024
President Barack Obama’s speech at the DNC if it were backed by Kendrick Lamar’s “Meet The Grahams” instrumental (produced by The Alchemist). pic.twitter.com/gGf7tGqKgU
— Andrés Tardio (@AndresWrites) August 21, 2024
There are two people in the world that you don’t wanna have beef with: Kendrick Lamar and Michelle Obama. You will not win. Worzers!!!
— Kafui Dzirasa, MD PhD (@KafuiDzirasa) August 21, 2024
Feel like the Obama’s listened to Kendrick all night and then showed up to the DNC
— Trump Is Weird (@UnSpoken_Victim) August 21, 2024
The Obama’s danced on trump’s corps like Kendrick Lamar and Whitney danced on Drake’s
— 🇨🇩Sports Guy🇨🇩 (@PlamsAbt) August 21, 2024
I need to see Michell Obama’s Summer playlist because I know every single track that Kendrick dropped recently is on there 😂
— Chloe (@CosmicallyChloe) August 21, 2024
Conclusion
The Obamas’ speeches at the DNC resonated with audiences, drawing comparisons to the impactful storytelling of Kendrick Lamar. The fusion of music and politics created a dynamic atmosphere, highlighting the power of words and actions in shaping public discourse.
FAQs
Q: What was the significance of the Obamas’ speeches at the DNC?
A: The Obamas’ speeches energized Democrats, criticized Trump, and emphasized the importance of voting in the upcoming election.
Q: How did social media react to the Obamas’ speeches?
A: Social media users drew parallels to Kendrick Lamar’s storytelling and praised the Obamas for their impactful messages.
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