Exclusive Video: Rising Hip-Hop Star Lizzo Performs at Planned Parenthood’s Private DNC Bash

The party at the Democratic National Convention doesn’t stop on the convention floor, and on Tuesday night, the hot ticket was Planned Parenthood’s invitation-only “Sex, Politics, and Cocktails” bash at Philadelphia’s Union Transfer. After running the gauntlet of gross fetus porn wielded by protesters outside, and after a rousing introduction by Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards, attendees were treated to a set by Minneapolis-based rising hip-hop star Melissa Jefferson, otherwise known as Lizzo.

Here’s Cecile’s introduction, and Lizzo’s performance of “Let ’em Say“:

Lizzo performed for about half an hour to an enthusiastic crowd of Planned Parenthood friends and supporters.

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