Beyoncé endorses Kamala Harris for president, appearing alongside the VP at a rally in Houston.
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Beyoncé has returned the favor.
Nearly seven months after Vice President Kamala Harris celebrated Beyoncé's album "Cowboy Carter," praising her for "redefining a genre and reclaiming country music’s Black roots," the global icon is calling for America to "sing a new song" by electing Harris.
On Friday, Beyoncé, joined by fellow singer and actress Kelly Rowland, voiced her support for Harris at a rally in Houston centered on abortion rights. Texas has some of the nation’s most restrictive abortion laws. "We are on the brink of a powerful change," Beyoncé declared. "Your vote is one of the most valuable tools, and we need you."
"Our moment is right now," she continued. "It’s time for America to sing a new song—a song that began 248 years ago."
The pop star emphasized that she was there not as a celebrity or a politician. "I’m here as a mother who cares deeply about the world, my children, and all of our children," she shared. "A world where we have the freedom to control our bodies."
With this endorsement, the K-Hive and Beyhive—supporters of Harris and Beyoncé's fan base—stand united.
Harris, a long-time Beyoncé fan, attended her concert as vice president and often enters rallies to Beyoncé's 2016 song "Freedom." When Beyoncé released her latest album earlier this year, she shared in an Instagram post that it was inspired by an experience years prior when she "did not feel welcomed." Many fans saw it as a nod to her 2016 appearance at the CMA Awards and the country music industry’s response.
"The criticisms I faced when I first entered this genre forced me to propel past the limitations put on me," she wrote. "This isn’t a Country album. This is a ‘Beyoncé’ album."
Harris celebrated that sentiment, writing on X, “Thank you for reminding us to never feel confined by others' perspectives of our path. You've redefined a genre and reclaimed country music’s Black roots."
Beyoncé’s endorsement marks the second high-profile pop star rallying for Harris since September when Taylor Swift also voiced her support. According to a New York Times/Siena College poll released Friday, Harris and former President Donald Trump are in a 48%–48% tie. Whether Beyoncé's endorsement will sway voters remains to be seen.
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Beyoncé has returned the favor in a powerful way.
Nearly seven months after Vice President Kamala Harris publicly praised Beyoncé’s album "Cowboy Carter" for “redefining a genre and reclaiming country music’s Black roots,” the global superstar has stepped into the political arena to back Harris as the next President of the United States. On Friday, Beyoncé took the stage alongside her former Destiny’s Child bandmate, Kelly Rowland, at a rally in her hometown of Houston, Texas, which focused on abortion rights in a state known for some of the strictest abortion restrictions in the country.
"We are at the edge of a pivotal change,” Beyoncé said to an energized crowd. “Your vote is one of the most valuable tools, and we need you.” She went on to say, "Our moment is right now. It’s time for America to sing a new song—a song that started 248 years ago." Her message drew applause from both her fanbase, the Beyhive, and Harris's supporters, the K-Hive, uniting two powerful online communities.
In her speech, Beyoncé clarified that she wasn’t there in her usual role as an entertainer or a politician. "I’m here as a mother, deeply invested in the world my children—and all of our children—will inherit. A world where we’re free to make choices for our bodies,” she said, striking a deeply personal and impassioned tone.
Harris has been an outspoken fan of Beyoncé, often playing the pop star’s music, particularly the song "Freedom" from 2016, at her rallies. Earlier this year, when Beyoncé released "Cowboy Carter," the Vice President celebrated her work, highlighting that the album was more than just music; it was a cultural statement reclaiming a legacy and transcending boundaries. Beyoncé herself shared that the album stemmed from experiences where she "did not feel welcomed." Fans linked her words to the reaction she received after her 2016 performance at the Country Music Association (CMA) Awards, which some criticized.
In an Instagram post, Beyoncé reflected on that period, writing, "The criticisms I faced when I first entered this genre pushed me to surpass the limitations imposed on me. This isn’t a Country album. This is a ‘Beyoncé’ album."
Kamala Harris, the nation’s first female vice president and a woman of Black and Indian heritage, echoed those sentiments, praising Beyoncé on social media for her boldness. “Thank you for reminding us to never feel confined to other people's perspectives of what our path is,” Harris wrote on X. “You’ve redefined a genre and reclaimed country music’s Black roots. Your music continues to inspire us all.”
Beyoncé’s endorsement of Harris is the second major celebrity endorsement the Vice President has received in recent weeks, following Taylor Swift’s high-profile backing of her campaign. According to a New York Times/Siena College poll released on Friday, Harris and former President Donald Trump are locked in a tight race, each with 48% of the popular vote. Time will tell if Beyoncé’s star power can help tip the scales.
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