Common Performs At Democratic National Convention 2024

You know you can’t have a Democratic presidential campaign without Common‘s involvement. On Tuesday (August 20), the Chicago MC performed at the United Center to open the second night of the Democratic National Convention in his hometown.

The “Chi-City” rapper hit the stage with Grammy Award-winning Gospel singer Jonathan McReynolds to perform “Fortunate.” The song appears on The Auditorium Vol. 1, Common’s recently released, critically acclaimed collaborative album with producer Pete Rock.

Also schedule to perform is iconic Soul singer Patti LaBelle.

The keynote speakers for the evening are scheduled to by Dem royalty and former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.