Beyoncé formally endorsed presidential candidate Kamala Harris this weekend, talking onstage at a marketing campaign rally in her hometown of Houston, the place she was accompanied by her former Future's Baby bandmate Kelly Rowland. The couple took turns addressing the viewers earlier than welcoming the Democratic candidate, who took the stage with “Freedom” blaring from the audio system, the Beyoncé music that has develop into the theme music of her marketing campaign.
The couple appeared polished and professional of their look, sporting event-appropriate appears that didn't distract from their speeches. Beyoncé opted for a black double-breasted blazer gown with an exaggerated hourglass silhouette, from Rosie Huntington-Whiteley's collaboration with Armario NYC. Rowland wore a loose-fitting Worry of God swimsuit, paired with an Amiri shirt and tie.
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Though she didn't carry out, Beyoncé appropriately wove musical analogies into her speech. “It's time for America to sing a brand new music,” the singer commented. “Are you all prepared so as to add your voice?”
She continued: “I'm not right here as a celeb. I’m not right here as a politician. “I’m right here as a mom, a mom who cares concerning the world our youngsters stay in, a world the place we now have the liberty to manage our our bodies, a world the place we’re not divided, nor our previous, current or future.”
In the meantime, Rowland added her personal feedback, saying, “Houston, you've already helped create 'future.' So do what you do and let's do it once more.”
Beyoncé's mom, Tina Knowles, additionally confirmed her help on the rally, whereas singer Willie Nelson carried out.
All through her marketing campaign, Harris amassed an enormous assortment of celeb endorsements, together with endorsements from Taylor Swift, Charli XCX and Billie Eilish, whereas musicians Bruce Springsteen and Eminem carried out at her occasions.
Beyoncé's long-awaited look on the rally comes a few months after she was anticipated to attend the 2024 Democratic Nationwide Conference, which ended up being an electrifying four-day event crammed with starry cameos and sky-high power, regardless of the absence of the celebrity.
Earlier than formally endorsing Harris this weekend, Beyoncé subtly made clear her help for the vp by giving Harris permission to make use of her hit music “Freedom” all through her presidential marketing campaign. The music, that includes rapper Kendrick Lamar, debuted on Beyoncé's 2016 album. Lemonade and have become a shifting anthem utilized in many protests following the homicide of George Floyd in 2020.
Harris got here out to “Freedom” at her marketing campaign headquarters on July 22 after the singer's blessing. Since then, he has used the music as entrance music at rallies, in his first marketing campaign video, and on the Democratic Nationwide Committee.
In August, Beyoncé threatened to ship a cease-and-desist letter to Republican candidate Donald Trump's marketing campaign after they used the music with out her permission. She joined a listing of artists who’ve condemned (and even taken authorized motion towards) Trump's use of their songs all through his 2024 marketing campaign, together with Celine Dion and the estates of the late Prince, Isaac Hayes and Sinéad O'Connor.