Celebrities flock to Obama, Abrams rally at Morehouse

Celebrities peppered the stands of Morehouse College’s Forbes Arena as former President Barack Obama stumped for Democratic gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams on Friday.

Thousands flocked to the campaign rally in the final days before Georgia votes for its new governor, and scores of celebrities were on hand to show their support for Abrams.

Crowds squealed as each made their way onto the gymnasium floor, posing for selfies and hugging excited fans.

Among those in the crowd were musicians Jermaine Dupri, 2 Chainz and Kandi Burress, movie producer Will Packer and actors Lynn Whitfield, Keshia Knight Pulliam and Lou Gossett Jr.

Photos: Barack Obama campaigns with Stacey Abrams

ExploreFormer President Barack Obama on Friday told thousands of supporters at Forbes Arena on Morehouse College’s campus that America is at a “crossroads” and that Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams would help the country get back on track.

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