Beyoncé is scheduled to join Vice President Kamala Harris at a rally in Houston this Friday, as reported by The New York Times, NBC News, and CNN. This event is seen as a significant moment in Kamala Harris‘ campaign as Election Day approaches. It will also feature country music legend Willie Nelson.
This rally will be the first public appearance of Beyoncé and Harris together, showcasing the powerful anthem “Freedom.” Earlier this year, Beyoncé granted Harris permission to use this song as the official anthem for her campaign, which is notable given Beyoncé’s usual strict control over her music’s usage. The song has been featured in Harris’ advertisements and played at important campaign events, including Harris’ first appearance at the Democratic National Convention and the launch of her campaign headquarters.
While there were speculations about Beyoncé potentially appearing at the Democratic National Convention, campaign officials confirmed that this was never intended. The upcoming Houston rally is a significant event for both Harris and Beyoncé, who has a history of supporting Democratic candidates. In the 2020 election, Beyoncé endorsed the Biden-Harris ticket on her Instagram account.
Beyoncé has a track record of political involvement. She performed the National Anthem at President Barack Obama’s second inauguration in 2013 and headlined a pre-election concert for Hillary Clinton in 2016, where her dancers wore blue pantsuits as a nod to Clinton’s campaign. At that time, Beyoncé expressed her desire for her daughter to witness a woman leading the country, stating, “I want my daughter to grow up seeing a woman lead our country and knowing that her possibilities are limitless.”
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump is actively campaigning across the nation in the final days of the election race, touting several celebrity endorsements, including support from wrestling star Hulk Hogan and country music artists Jason Aldean and Kid Rock.
