THE Democratic National Convention featured several prominent entertainers over the week, including several sets by DJ Metro.
The Chicago DJ may have gotten his big break during the DNC, but viewers were quick to share their less-than-stellar thoughts on his musical abilities.
DJ Metro had one of the toughest jobs of the night during Thursday night’s DNC – keeping the momentum going on the fourth and final day of the convention.
But viewers were quick to slam the entertainer for failing to do his job.
“This DJ Metro guy is one of the worst to ever do it,” one viewer wrote on social media.
“DJ Metro is making this a really difficult watch….” a second viewer commented, adding in several crying emojis.
“DJ Metro’s transitions are sucking,” a third viewer noted.
“Chicago has better to offer than this DJ Metro person, sorry y’all,” another viewer shared, adding several laughing emojis.
DNC highlights…
- Beyoncé and Taylor Swift fans were left devastated after the superstars failed to show up to support or endorse Kamala Harris during the final night of the DNC.
- Rumors swirled that former President George W. Bush would surprise the DNC crowd on Thursday.
- Vice President Harris’ younger sister, Maya Harris, and niece, Meena Harris, spoke at the event.
- Meena called the presidential candidate her “auntie” and an “extraordinary woman.”
- Kamala Harris, who wore a dark blue suit, accepted the Democrats’ nomination, becoming the first biracial woman to receive a presidential nomination by a major party.
- Echoing the remarks of her fellow constituents and former presidents, Harris painted Donald Trump as a “dangerous and unserious man.”
- Trump lashed out at Harris’ acceptance speech, calling the VP “all talk, no action.”
- The Republican presidential candidate fired off a series of posts on Truth Social during Harris’ speech on Thursday evening.
Not everyone was hating on the entertainer, however.
Some viewers – and listeners – reportedly enjoyed his “spinning and scratching,” including notable Harris-Walz supporter Chris Borkowski.
“Sound Up! DJ Metro is spinning and scratching, amping up the delegates and guests at the DNC Day 4,” he wrote.
“It’s a dance party on the floor in between speakers,” he added.
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL PARTY?
The DNC featured several prominent entertainers throughout the week, including a performance by The Chicks on Thursday night.
The Chicks performed The Star-Spangled Banner to kick off the primetime portion of the program, though reactions were also mixed.
“The chicks screwed up the national anthem,” one viewer wrote.
“So the “Chicks” are the tone-deaf version of the Dixie Chicks????” another viewer questioned, referencing the group’s former name.
“Ummm…. The Chicks missing something, maybe the key? #DNCConvention2024” another viewer shared.
“So glad it wasn’t just me who heard it! We love the chicks but omg,” another viewer replied.
The Chicks, once one of the biggest names in country music, received backlash from fans after criticizing then-President George W. Bush in 2003.
Since then, the group dropped “Dixie” from their name, and have gone on to become even more involved in politics, throwing their support behind the Democratic Party.
Democratic National Convention roundup
Delegates from across the nation decended into Chicago's United Center to formally celebrate Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democrats presidential nominee.
DNC Night 1 highlights:
- Delegates showed an outpouring of gratitude for President Joe Biden, the Democratic incumbent who decided to end his reelection campaign on July 21, 2024, and pass the torch to his vice president to lead the nation.
- An emotional Biden, who wiped away tears as a raucous crowd chanted, “Thank you, Biden, delivered an emphatic speech that diverted past the scheduled primetime hour.
- Supporters praised the president for his 50-year career in public service that began in Delaware.
- “For 50 years, like many of you, I’ve given my heart and soul to our nation, and I’ve been blessed, a million times in return, with the support of the American people,” Biden said.
- Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton received a standing ovation as she called Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s campaign “the future.”
DNC Night 2 highlights:
- Kamala Harris secured the Democratic nomination in a chaotic and gaffe-filled roll call during night 2 of the convention.
- Former White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham spoke at the DNC and said behind closed doors, Donald Trump would refer to his supporters as “basement dwellers.”
- Grisham was one of five Republicans to speak at the convention.
- The Obamas electrified the Chicago crowd, delivering keynote speeches one after the other.
- Former First Lady Michelle Obama gave a rousing speech blasting Trump as a racist and misogynist.
- Barack Obama, one of the most influential figures in the Democratic Party since leaving the Oval Office in 2017, called his successor a “whining and childish” billionaire.
DNC Night 3 highlights:
- Former President Bill Clinton delivered an enthusiastic speech to delegates, but his low-tone voice and thinning gray hair left supporters worried.
- Vice President nominee Tim Walz was cheered by his former high school football team he previously coached as he headlined Night 3 of the DNC.
- Walz, or “Coach” Walz as referred to by presidential candidate Kamala Harris, packed his 16-minute speech with football references, admitting to Democrats that they’re behind in the race.
- “It’s the fourth quarter. We’re down a field goal,” Walz said.
- “But we’re on offense, and we’ve got the ball. We’re driving down the field. And boy, do we have the right team.
- “We’re going to leave it on the field. That’s how we’ll keep moving forward.”
- Meanwhile, on the Republican side, Donald Trump held his first outdoor rally since he survived an attempted assassination while on the campaign trail in Pennsylvania on July 13.
- Trump delivered remarks to supporters in North Carolina behind a fortified bulletproof podium.
DNC highlights Night 4:
- Beyoncé and Taylor Swift fans were left devastated after the superstars failed to show up to support or endorse Kamala Harris during the final night of the DNC.
- Rumors swirled that former President George W. Bush would surprise the DNC crowd on Thursday.
- Vice President Harris’ younger sister, Maya Harris, and niece, Meena Harris, spoke at the event.
- Meena called the presidential candidate her “auntie” and an “extraordinary woman.”
- Kamala Harris, who wore a dark blue suit, accepted the Democrats’ nomination, becoming the first biracial woman to receive a presidential nomination by a major party.
- Echoing the remarks of her fellow constituents and former presidents, Harris painted Donald Trump as a “dangerous and unserious man.”
- “In many ways, Donald Trump is an unserious man. But the consequences of putting Donald Trump back in the White Hous are extremely serious,” Harris said.
- Trump lashed out at Harris’ acceptance speech, calling the VP “all talk, no action.”
- The Republican presidential candidate fired off a series of posts on Truth Social during Harris’ speech on Thursday evening.
DNC DAY FOUR
In addition to The Chicks’ performance, the fourth and final night of the DNC was one for the books.
It featured remarks from Harris’ family, including her niece, Meena, and stepdaughter, Ella Emhoff.
US Senator Elizabeth Warren was one of the first speakers of the night and was followed by a host of influencers, prosecutors, and gun violence activists.
Plus, a slew of celebrities also took the stage, including Kerry Washington, Tony Goldwyn, and D.L. Hughley.
The night concluded with Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepting the Democratic nomination in the 2024 Presidential Election.
