To mark the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, Vice President Kamala Harris hosted a star-studded concert at her residence in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, September 9. While the event featured performances by music legends like Q-Tip and Common, it was Lil Wayne’s performance that garnered the most attention. The choice of his song for the occasion sparked jokes across social media, particularly given the Vice President’s history.
Lil Wayne took the stage to perform his 2008 hit “Mrs. Officer,” a song that notably includes lyrics where he expresses affection for a “lady cop.”
In the song, Wayne raps, “Yeah, doing a buck in the latest drop. I got stopped by a lady cop. She got me thinking I can date a cop. ‘Cause her uniform pants are so tight. She read me my rights. She put me in a car, she cut off all the lights. She said I have the right to remain silent. Now, I got her hollering, sounding like a siren.”
Lil Wayne raps “Mrs. Officer” to celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hip at Kamala Harris’ DC residence pic.twitter.com/hx5yi9lJxF
— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) September 9, 2023
The choice of Lil Wayne’s song quickly became a topic of discussion, with many noting the irony surrounding the selection. It created a juxtaposition when compared to Vice President Harris’ well-documented history in law enforcement and the criminal justice sector.
On Twitter, users didn’t miss the opportunity to highlight the humor in the lyrics performed against the backdrop of VP Harris’ past roles, including her time as San Francisco district attorney, attorney general of California, and later, a senator representing the Golden State.
“I feel like the world right now is just one big episode of ‘The Boondocks’ at this point,” one person remarked. Another added, “This had to have been intentional. Too on the nose… It’s giving veep parallel universe. I need the camera to cut to the aides looking at each other, stunned.”
Elsewhere, someone pondered, “I wonder how many people at the event caught what Lil Wayne did by performing this specific song at the residence of this specific vice president.”
I feel like the world right now is just one big episode of the Boondocks at this point 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/8AUxUvTYEt
— Dashawn J🎨🌎 (@_DashawnJ_) September 10, 2023
This had to have been intentional.
Too on the nose…it's giving Veep parallel universe lol.
I need the camera to cut to the aids looking at each other, stunned 😂. https://t.co/JckfPO7jn5
— Pratt's Double Consciousness Live (@JBPrattJrPhD) September 10, 2023
I wonder how many people at the event caught what Lil Wayne did by performing this specific song at the residence of this specific Vice President. 😂 https://t.co/ynB5Xy5jG7
— Darvio Morrow (@DTheKingpin) September 10, 2023
During the event, Lil Wayne took a moment to express his appreciation for the invitation from the vice president and the White House. He mentioned, “I appreciate this. My mom appreciates this too,” as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
In her speech, Vice President Harris celebrated the influence of hip-hop on American culture. She highlighted, “Hip-hop now shapes nearly every aspect of America’s popular culture, and it reflects the incredible diversity and ingenuity of the American people. It combines rhythms from the continent of Africa, from the Caribbean, from Latin America with the sounds of soul, and gospel, and R&B, and funk to create something entirely new.”
