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OB SWANK
Charlotte's Rockstar Politician
OB Swank, born Kendrick Cunningham on August 21, 1996, in the vibrant city of Charlotte, North Carolina, is not your typical hip-hop artist. Blending his innate musical talent with a profound passion for politics, Swank has carved a unique niche in the industry, merging the worlds of alternative hip-hop and social change. Under his artistic pseudonym, OB Swank, he has not only captured the essence of the South but has also become a trailblazer as the first politician in American history to be a prominent alternative hip-hop recording artist.
Headlining
Performances
2019 Charlotte UNITE Festival
2020 Blumenthal Performing Arts Center Open Mic Night
2022 NC Democratic Party Building Blue Block Party
Venues
Performed In
NC State Capitol
Charlotte Spirit Square
Charlotte Art League
Red Clay Ciderworks
NODA Brewing Company
Lituations Lounge
​Rio Lounge
Essence Bar and Lounge
The Bridge CLT
On My Mental Get Out The Vote
Performance
Performed October 29, 2020 at the Charlotte Spirit Square
OB Swank performed unreleased tracks from On My Mental: The Mixtape for the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center in a creative way that influenced young Americans to use their increased political capacity to bring change in America.
Defending Democracy Get Out The Vote Performance
Performed October 12, 2022 at the NC State Capitol
Politicians can not only inspire and motivate people through suasion or speeches, but through music too. OB Swank performed a a new version of his GOTV concert series, Defending Democracy. It features a new GOTV anthem, Throw Some D’s on that Ballot, and upcoming single, Quit’d.
Swankoween 2023
Performance
Performed October 13, 2023 at the Bridge CLT
For Halloween 2023, Swank was challenged to use his creative juices and mix his musical craft with the Friday the 13th theme. Inspired by Beyoncé’s Renaissance, Swank decided to mix elements of vogue, rock, trap and pop together with his two singles Quit'd and Summer Nights. Swank also performed two new vogue freestyles.