Both artists have openly expressed their support for Joe Biden.
The president has recently asked for their help to be advised on matters of culture and art. Their names have been added to the long list of advisers.
The committee includes names such as: Bruce Cohen, Jennifer Garner, Jon Batiste, Constance M. Carroll, Philip J. Deloria, M. Angelica Garcia, Nora Halpern, Steve Israel, Marta Kauffman, Ricky Kirshner, Troy Kotsur, Katie McGrath, Laura Penn, Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya, Arnold Rampersad, Shonda Rhimes, Kimberly, Horacio Sierra, Anna Deavere Smith, Joe Walsh, Kerry Washington, Pauline Yu.
Donald Trump has vowed to dissolve it if he comes to power, as according to him this commission is not effective.
