Luther Campbell is getting back into Florida politics, as the Hip-Hop legend officially declared his run for Congress during a live television appearance on “This Week in South Florida.”
Campbell ended weeks of speculation when he told host Glenna Milberg he’s running for Florida’s 20th Congressional District. The 60-year-old rapper-turned-activist set February 15 as his self-imposed deadline to decide. The announcement came after months of community outreach and political preparation. Campbell spent six years transforming the Red Raiders’ football program from eight players and one win to a regional championship contender.
Campbell’s congressional bid targets incumbent Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who faces federal charges for allegedly stealing $5 million in FEMA disaster funds. The Democratic congresswoman was indicted in November 2025 on charges of using the stolen funds for her 2022 campaign. Campbell highlighted specific issues facing the district during his announcement, including housing problems, job losses, and automated sugar cane production. The most pressing issue Campbell identified is Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants. Federal courts recently blocked the Trump administration’s attempts to end TPS protections, affecting 300,000 people in the district.