Barack Obama to Introduce Kanye West at Lollapalooza

Contributed By: D. Buchan Created On: Wednesday, 23 July 2008 Hits: 136 Kanye West The Democratic Presidential Candidate will introduce Kanye West onstage at Lollapalooza Festival (August 1-3) in an attempt to appeal to hip-hop fans, according to reports in the US media. Barack Obama who has talked openly about aiming to use hip-hop to connect with his electorate, is expected to make a brief stage appearance at the festival in his home town of Chicago alongside the rapper-producer. Speaking on US TV show 'What's In It For Us', Obama explained: "I've met with Kanye (West). And I've talked to other artists about how potentially to bridge that gap. I think the potential for them to deliver a message of extraordinary power that gets people thinking (is massive)." The move comes after an announcement that Kanye West is going to perform at an event at the Democratic Convention in Denver (August 25-28), alongside Wyclef Jean and N.E.R.D. Sources close to the candidate have told reporters, that Obama has left a slot open in his schedule for the appearance at the festival in Grant Park, less than a mile from the national campaign headquarters. Share this article to: Comments Only registered users can write comments! 3.25 Copyright (C) 2007 Alain Georgette / Copyright (C) 2006 Frantisek Hliva. All rights reserved." What's On Related: Kanye West Blows Up Keane's Mixing Desk after Playing New Album to Band (01-12-2008) Kanye West's Cousin Investigated Over Mother's Death (27-11-2008) Kanye West Claims His New Album is 'Great Art' (25-11-2008) 2008 American Music Awards, Full Winners Announce (24-11-2008) New Kanye West Album to Be Streamed in Full (22-11-2008) Prev Story: MIA and Santogold Collaboration Project Stream Online Next Story: Slayer May Split after Forthcoming Album

 

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