Hip-hop is back in the White House. The official playlist for President-elect Joe Biden and VP-elect Kamala Harris‘ inauguration playlist features the likes of Top Dawg Entertainment’s Kendrick Lamar, the late MF Doom and iconic rap group A Tribe Called Quest.
Inauguration Playlist Features Rap + R&B Stars
Outside of pretending to like Lil Pump, the Trump Administration wasn’t exactly down with rap or R&B music. The Biden/Harris ticket is giving Obama-like vibes, though, as the inauguration playlist includes “Now or Never” by Kendrick and Mary J. Blige, “Find Your Way Back” by Beyonce, “Coffin Nails” by the late MF Doom and “Award Tour” by Tribe.
The official Biden/Harris Inauguration playlist features Kendrick Lamar, Bob Marley, MF Doom, Led Zeppelin and more.
Issa Rae Helped Make Inauguration Playlist
The inauguration playlist was curated by actress “Insecure” creator and actress Issa Rae‘s Raedio imprint, along with musician DJ D-Nice. Other featured artists include SZA, Mac Miller, Burna Boy, N.E.R.D. and Kota The Friend, to name a few.
“My @TheRaedio team collaborated with THE @djdnice to bring you the Official Inauguration Playlist.”
Hip-Hop Gets Lit Over Biden + Harris Winning Election
Back in November, the entire hip-hop community celebrated Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris winning the election and ending President Donald Trump’s run as head of state.
“See I told y’all GOD already had it worked out! Congratulations @joebiden @kamalaharris Jesus was counting them votes! #bidenharris2020 (Lil Kim)
Joe Biden + Offset Run-In Turns Viral
A shot of rap star Offset getting his iced-out jewelry examined by the potential next president has become instant digital gold. The meme features both Biden and Offset alongside Chicago rap veteran Common from a rally they performed at in Joe’s support.
“Corn Pop had one just like this.”