The ceremonial roll call to affirm Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee on the second night of the Democratic National Committee Tuesday featured surprise celebrity guests, a DJ and an unexpected live music performance to transform the process that is usually considered one of the more boring and predictable portions of the gathering.
Rapper Lil Jon livened up the crowd with a live performance of his hit song “Turn Down for What.”
During the celebratory roll call, DJ Cassidy introduced delegations from each state with a unique song—like Tom Petty’s “Won't Back Down” for Florida, Jay Z’s “Empire State of Mind” for New York and Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Sweet Home Alabama” for Alabama.
Director Spike Lee appeared alongside the delegates from New York—including Gov. Kathy Hochul—to cast the state’s 298 votes in favor of Harris.
Actor Sean Astin, who portrayed Notre Dame footballer Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger in a 1993 biopic, joined the Indiana delegation to pledge the state’s 86 delegates for Harris.
Wendell Pierce, who played the role of detective Bunk Moreland on HBO’s “The Wire”, appeared with the Louisiana delegation to pledge the state’s 47 delegate votes to the Vice President.
‘Desperate Housewives’ star Eva Longoria joined the Texas delegation as they cast their 263 votes for Harris.
The delegates from the state of Georgia—who cast their 123 votes for Harris—were introduced by rapper Lil Jon, who hyped up the crowd with a live performance of his hit song “Turn Down for What.”
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After the roll call, Harris and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz appeared via a live video link from their rally in Milwaukee. Harris thanked everyone at the convention for “believing in what we can do together.” She added, “We are so honored to be your nominee. This is a people-powered campaign and together we will chart a new way forward.”
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Spike Lee appeared alongside the New York delegation during the roll call.
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Actor Wendell Pierce peaks to reporters before the Democratic National Convention.
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