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1 As Election Day approaches on November 5, Beyoncé is showing her support for Kamala Harris.
The music icon, boasting 32 Grammy wins, joined forces with her Destiny's Child bandmate and lifelong friend Kelly Rowland at the Democratic presidential nominee's gathering in their hometown of Houston, Texas, on Friday evening (Oct. 25). Together, they voiced their endorsement for the Harris-Walz ticket and encouraged fellow Texans to follow suit.
“H-Town!” Beyoncé said to rapturous cheers when she took the mic. “We are so happy to be standing here on this stage as proud, country, Texas women supporting and celebrating the one and only Vice President Kamala Harris. A woman who's been pushing for what this country really needs right now: unity. It's impossible not to feel the energy in this room, the positivity, the community, the humanity. We are at the precipice of an incredible shift. The brink of history.
“I'm not here as a celebrity,” she added. “I'm not here as a politician. I'm here as a mother. A mother who cares, deeply, about the world my children and all of our children live in. A world where we have the freedom to control our bodies. A world where we're not divided. Our past, our present, our future merge to meet us here.”
Beyoncé addressed “all the men and women in this room, and watching around the country,” emphasizing: “We need you. Your voice has power and magnitude. Your vote is one of the most valuable tools, and we need you. Your freedom is your god-given right, your human right. Everybody say Texas! Texas plays a pivotal role to change the course of our future.”
Drawing from her musical roots, the superstar concluded her speech by saying, “It's time to sing a new song. A song that began 248 years ago. The old notes of downfall, discord, despair no longer resonate. Our generations of loved ones before us are whispering a prophecy, a quest, a calling, an anthem. Our moment is right now. It's time for America to sing a new song. Our voices sing a song of unity. They sing a song of dignity and opportunity. Are y'all ready to add your voice to the new American song? Because I am. So let's do this. Ladies and gentlemen, let's give a big, loud Texas welcome to the next president of the United States, Vice President Kamala Harris.”
The Houston rally wasn't just about Rowland and Beyoncé. Country music legend Willie Nelson also took the stage to perform, and Harris wrapped up the night with a powerful speech.
While Bey hadn't openly backed Harris for 2024 before, her influence has been felt in the VP's recent campaign. Rumors swirled about her appearing at the Democratic National Convention in August, but she didn't show. Her 2016 song “Freedom” has become Harris' go-to walkout tune since July, with CNN confirming Bey's direct approval for its use.
Bey's no stranger to supporting Democrats. She performed with Jay-Z at a Hillary Clinton rally in Cleveland back in 2016. In 2020, she cheered on Joe Biden‘s campaign and celebrated his win on Instagram. The “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer also graced both of Barack Obama's inaugurations in 2009 and 2013.
Her support for Harris feels like a natural progression, reflecting her ongoing commitment to Democratic causes and her Texas roots. It's a powerful endorsement that could resonate with pop culture fans and voters alike.
Watch Beyonce's full speech below:
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