In a high-profile event, Beyoncé is set to make an appearance alongside Vice President Kamala Harris at a rally in Houston this Friday, according to a source close to the planning. The event, featuring music legend Willie Nelson as well, aims to be a major highlight as the campaign approaches Election Day. This will be the first time Beyoncé, whose song “Freedom” has become synonymous with the Harris campaign, will appear publicly with the Vice President.
Behind-the-Scenes Negotiations Lead to Major Event
Since Kamala Harris became the Vice Presidential candidate, her team has been working tirelessly to arrange a joint event with Beyoncé. Friday’s rally will serve as one of the campaign’s biggest events as Election Day nears. While Beyoncé’s representatives have not commented on the event, her planned participation was initially reported by The Washington Post.
Months ago, Beyoncé gave her unofficial support by allowing Harris to use her song “Freedom” as the official campaign anthem. Known for strictly controlling the use of her music, Beyoncé quickly approved Harris’s request, and the song has been a staple in campaign ads and at events, including the Democratic National Convention.
Rumors and Speculations Surround Beyoncé’s Support
Speculation about Beyoncé’s involvement with the campaign has been swirling for months. Rumors about a potential appearance at the Democratic National Convention nearly overshadowed Harris’s acceptance speech. Although campaign officials denied any plans for Beyoncé to join Harris in Chicago, the buzz added to the anticipation surrounding the campaign.
Fans are now curious if another high-profile supporter, Taylor Swift, will join Harris at a campaign stop before the election. While a campaign official hinted that it would be a welcome appearance, Swift’s schedule suggests otherwise—she has a concert in New Orleans the same night as Beyoncé’s rally in Houston.
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Beyoncé’s History of Political Endorsements
Though this will be Beyoncé’s first official rally with Harris, she has a long history of supporting Democratic candidates. In 2013, she performed the National Anthem at President Barack Obama’s second inauguration. In 2016, Beyoncé and her husband, Jay-Z, headlined a pre-election concert for Hillary Clinton, with her backup dancers donning blue pantsuits as a nod to Clinton.
“I want my daughter to grow up seeing a woman lead our country and knowing that her possibilities are limitless,” Beyoncé said during the 2016 event, solidifying her endorsement for Clinton.
In 2020, Beyoncé voiced her support for the Biden-Harris ticket, encouraging her millions of followers to vote via an Instagram post.
Issues to Take Center Stage at Houston Rally
At the Houston rally, Vice President Harris is expected to focus heavily on abortion rights, a pivotal issue in the lead-up to the election. She will highlight the stark contrast between her stance and former President Donald Trump’s record, particularly on reproductive rights. Harris plans to emphasize the dangers of a potential second Trump term, criticizing his role in supporting restrictive abortion laws, including Texas’s ban following the reversal of Roe v. Wade. Several women affected by these laws are anticipated to join her on stage to share their stories.
A Broader Push to Energize Texas Voters
Harris will also be joined by Democratic Senate candidate Rep. Colin Allred, who is running to unseat incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz. As part of the get-out-the-vote initiative, the rally aims to energize Texas voters ahead of Election Day. Additionally, Harris is set to participate in a sit-down interview with renowned podcaster Brené Brown as part of a strategy to engage voters through various media platforms.
