"I want to thank Jay Z and Beyoncé—and Chance the Rapper and J.Cole and Big Sean." So said hip-hop impresario and presidential candidate Hillary Clinton during a Cleveland rally that included an all-star concert. For those of us who recall where all three were 20 years ago, the moment marks an amazing confluence of historical forces. You can see speeches by both Jay and Hillary (in which Madame Secretary praised Jay and Bey for addressing vital issues in their work) in the clip below.
Clinton also unveiled her "closing argument" campaign spot, now airing heavily in multiple battle states and built around the Katy Perry smash "Roar."