Beyoncé is set to make an appearance alongside Kamala Harris in Houston on Friday, as reported by various media outlets.
This high-profile collaboration solidifies the support for Harris from two of the most popular musicians in the world, following Taylor Swift’s endorsement last month. Their endorsement could prove to be a crucial asset in mobilizing young voters.
Harris is currently campaigning in Texas, a traditionally Republican stronghold, to shed light on issues such as abortion rights and to support Democratic Senate candidate Colin Allred, who is currently trailing behind Republican Ted Cruz in the polls.
The event in Houston will see Beyoncé, 43, taking the stage in her hometown alongside her mother, Tina Knowles, and 91-year-old country music legend Willie Nelson, as reported by sources cited in the Washington Post.
This event presents a unique opportunity for Beyoncé to perform her song “Freedom” from her 2016 album Lemonade. The song has been used by Harris as walk-on music at her rallies, with the theme of freedom being central to her campaign.
Beyoncé, who boasts an enormous following on social media, has a history of supporting political figures through her music. She performed at President Barack Obama’s inaugural balls in 2009 and 2013, as well as at a rally for Hillary Clinton in 2016.
Her endorsement of Harris comes as no surprise, given her previous support for female political leaders. This has sparked speculation, albeit inaccurate, about a potential appearance at the Democratic national convention this summer.
Beyoncé is just one of many celebrities lending their star power to the Harris campaign. A rally in Atlanta, Georgia, saw the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Spike Lee, Samuel L Jackson, Tyler Perry, and even former President Obama in attendance.
Other musicians who have voiced their support for Harris include Eminem, Cher, Billie Eilish, Barbra Streisand, Carole King, John Legend, and Stevie Wonder. On the other side, President Trump has the backing of Jason Aldean, Lee Greenwood, Kanye West, and Kid Rock.
As the election draws near, the influence of celebrities in politics continues to be a prominent feature, with both sides leveraging their star power to rally support for their respective candidates.