Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell, the pioneering 2 Live Crew rapper and community activist, is running as a Democrat for the U.S. House of Representatives in Florida’s 20th Congressional District. He is campaigning to unseat the incumbent, Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, for the heavily Democratic district covering parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties.
“I’m not running to be a career politician. I’m running because I’ve spent my life creating opportunities.”
“Long before I considered running for Congress, I was already serving my community. From helping young athletes earn college opportunities and mentoring future leaders, to building businesses that created jobs and defending free speech all the way to the Supreme Court, my life’s work has been about creating opportunities for others.”
“Throughout my career, I’ve invested in young people, supported local communities, and helped bring resources where they were needed most. Those experiences taught me that leadership isn’t about titles—it’s about results.”
”Today, I’m running for Congress because District 20 deserves a leader who listens, leads, and is committed to creating opportunities for every family.”
“Together, we can build a stronger future for Florida’s Congressional District 20.” – Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell
Key Details of the Campaign
• The Platform: Campbell is focusing on local community needs, specifically job creation, affordable housing, access to healthcare, and investments in youth and trade programs.
• Prior Experience: He stepped down from his longtime position as head football coach at Miami Edison Senior High School to focus entirely on his congressional bid. This marks his second foray into politics, following a 2011 run for Miami-Dade County Mayor.
• The Opponent: He is running against incumbent Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who has faced federal indictments relating to campaign fraud and misuse of government funds.
• Track Record: Beyond music, Campbell is well-known for taking a landmark 1994 free speech case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court (Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music, Inc.), securing First Amendment protections for commercial parody.
Luther “Uncle Luke” Campbell is a coach, author, businessman, mentor, community leader, and cultural pioneer whose work has influenced music, sports, business, and public policy for more than four decades.
A proud son of Miami with Bahamian and Jamaican roots, Campbell rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most influential figures in Southern culture. His parents came to America carrying the values of the Caribbean — hard work, community, faith, and dignity — and those values have driven everything Luther has built.
As the creator and pioneer of Southern hip-hop and founder of Luke Records, he helped launch the careers of artists such as Pitbull, Trick Daddy, H-Town, and the groundbreaking group 2 Live Crew, helping build an industry that would eventually shape music around the world.
Campbell made history when his fight for artistic freedom reached the Supreme Court of the United States, helping protect the First Amendment rights of artists, comedians, and creators across America.
But beyond the music and the headlines, Campbell’s life has always been rooted in service. For more than twenty years, he has dedicated himself to mentoring young people, coaching youth and high school football, and helping guide hundreds of student-athletes toward college scholarships and professional careers — including Devonta Freeman, Amari Cooper, and Carlton Davis III.
From humanitarian efforts helping Haitian refugees, to creating job programs for disadvantaged youth, to securing tens of millions of dollars in funding for parks and youth facilities in Miami neighborhoods — his life’s work has always been about one thing: creating opportunities for people who are too often overlooked.
