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DNC Features Performance by Rapper with Ties to Anti-Semite Louis Farrakhan

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During Night 4 of the Democratic National Convention on Thursday, the Democratic Party featured an artist with ties to a known anti-Semite.

Lonnie Rashid Lynn Jr., better known by his stage name Common, performed a song celebrating the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches.

Common has promoted the work of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, whom the Anti-Defamation League describes as “quite possibly America’s most popular anti-Semite.”

In 2018, using his Instagram account, Common shared a speech the Nation of Islam leader had given.

“Wise words being spoken!” the rapper’s caption read.

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In that same year, Common was one of the many rappers assembled for a music compilation that Farrakhan had put together, according to The Source.

Farrakhan has described Jewish people as “satanic” and often promotes the anti-Semitic canard that suggests a secret society of powerful, wealthy Jews runs the world for its own evil purposes.

Many politicians on the left have refused to condemn the anti-Semite.

In 2019, Cory Booker would not denounce the Nation of Islam leader and even floated the idea of having a sit-down with him.

Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, California Rep. Maxine Waters and former Attorney General Eric Holder have taken photos with the man who believes Jews have a satanic agenda.

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In recent months, multiple left-leaning celebrities have voiced their support for Farrakhan or promoted his views on social media.

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In July, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson shared one of Farrakhan’s conspiracy theories about Jewish people and the coronavirus on Instagram.

“#farrakhan This man powerful I hope everyone got a chance to watch this !! Don’t be blinded. Know what’s going on !!” Jackson added in a caption.

NFL Hall of Famer and Fox Sports commentator Shannon Sharpe later defended both Jackson and Farrakhan, claiming the latter was not anti-Semitic.

TV star Nick Cannon, former NBA player Stephen Jackson, rapper Ice Cube and talk-show host Chelsea Handler have also promoted Farrakhan’s views, according to the Jewish Telegraphic Agency.

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Michael wrote for a number of entertainment news outlets before joining The Western Journal in 2020 as a staff reporter. He now manages the writing and reporting teams, overseeing the production of commentary, news and original reporting content.
Michael Austin graduated from Iowa State University in 2019. During his time in college, Michael volunteered as a social media influencer for both PragerU and Live Action. After graduation, he went on to work as a freelance journalist for various entertainment news sites before joining The Western Journal in 2020 as a staff reporter.

Since then, Michael has been promoted to the role of Manager of Writing and Reporting. His responsibilities now include managing and directing the production of commentary, news and original reporting content.
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