U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett is set to make a notable appearance at the album release show for the Dallas hip-hop collective Cure for Paranoia on December 26, 2023. The event will take place at Trees, a venue located in the Deep Ellum neighborhood of Dallas. Frontman Cameron McCloud expressed his enthusiasm, stating in a text message that he invited Crockett to join the show, emphasizing that her participation was welcomed but not mandatory. “She said, ‘Oh no, I’m definitely getting on stage,’” McCloud noted.
Crockett, a member of the Democratic Party from Dallas, gained national attention in 2024 following a heated exchange with fellow U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene during a House committee meeting. Since then, she has been characterized as a progressive advocate, often making headlines for her confrontations with political opponents.
As she embarks on her campaign for the U.S. Senate, she has been creatively promoting her candidacy. Recently, she collaborated with McCloud, who dedicated a verse to her in a new rap he shared. His ongoing project features a new rap every day this year, with one recent verse highlighting Crockett’s bold approach to politics: “Who else willing to go toe to toe against the president?”
Crockett discovered McCloud through social media and was impressed by his ability to convey complex issues succinctly and engagingly. “I thought, ‘Man, he’s a genius,’” she remarked. “Cure captures people’s attention, especially at a time when traditional news may not resonate as much.”
The upcoming concert will coincide with the release of Cure for Paranoia’s new album, titled Work of A.R.T., which is set to launch on December 22, 2023. Tickets for the show are priced at $30.35, and the event will run from 19:00 to 23:00 at 2709 Elm St., Dallas. For further details, attendees can visit the venue’s website at treesdallas.com/shows/cure-for-paranoia.
During her introduction at the concert, Crockett hinted at her own musical aspirations, suggesting that attendees might hear her perform as well. “I’m known to drop some bars from time to time, so you’ll just have to be there and see,” she teased. This collaboration between politics and music illustrates a dynamic intersection that has the potential to engage younger voters and foster community involvement in the political process.
