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Celebrities flock to Obama, Abrams rally at Morehouse

Actor Chris Tucker (right) and Rap mogul Jermaine Dupri (cener) answer questions from the media during a rally for gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams in Forbes Arena at Morehouse College, Friday, November 2, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)
Actor Chris Tucker (right) and Rap mogul Jermaine Dupri (cener) answer questions from the media during a rally for gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams in Forbes Arena at Morehouse College, Friday, November 2, 2018. (ALYSSA POINTER/ALYSSA.POINTER@AJC.COM)
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Nov 2, 2018

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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Maya T. Prabhu covers the Georgia Senate and statewide issues as a government reporter for The AJC. Born in Queens, New York, and raised in northern Virginia, Maya attended Spelman College and then the University of Maryland for a master's degree. She writes about social issues, the criminal justice system and legislative politics.

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