Though reports of Beyoncé performing in honor of Kamala Harris's presidential nomination abound, the singer did not show up at the Democratic National Convention 2024.
"Beyoncé was never booked to be there," the Grammy-winning star's agent informed The Hollywood Reporter on a Thursday, August 22, statement. "Report of a performance is untrue."
Rumor that Beyoncé, 42, would perform at the United Center in Chicago during the last evening of the DNC started earlier this week. Although Beyoncé had not yet formally endorsed Kamala Harris, 59, until Thursday, CNN reported in July that she offered the vice president permission to use her 2016 song "Freedom" all through her campaign. Harris originally used the song during a visit to her campaign offices in July; she has subsequently included it in commercials and at the Democratic National Convention when she stepped on stage on Monday, August 19.
Beyoncé has also inspired attendees of the event; some of them have don cowboy caps and "Cowboy Kamala" sashes in honor of her March release album.
Earlier this week, Rolling Stone revealed that Donald Trump's campaign used "Freedom" without Beyoncé's consent, which made her threaten to issue a cease and desist to the camp of the Republican presidential nominee. Then Trump's staff deleted the video with the song.
Beyoncé has historically been quite loud in supporting Democratic nominees. She earlier supported Barack Obama in 2012, Hillary Clinton in 2016, and Joe Biden in 2020. Having sung "At Last" at Obama's 2009 inaugural ball, she also delivered the national anthem for his 2013 inauguration. Beyoncé and her husband, Jay-Z, with whom she shares daughter Blue Ivy, 12, and twins Rumi and Sir, 7 — staged a pre-election concert for Clinton in Cleveland, Ohio in 2016.
"I want my daughter to grow up seeing a woman lead our country and knowing that her possibilities are limitless," Beyoncé remarked at the time of Clinton's prospective presidency. And for this reason I am with her.
Harris became the Democratic nominee in July following Biden, 81, endorsing his vice president and pulling out of the contest. Not long after Biden said he would not be seeking reelection, Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles, openly backed Harris.
"New, young, sharp, energy!!" Knowles, 70, tagged an Instagram picture of herself and Harris from July. "Putting aside personal ego, authority, and reputation. That sums up a wonderful leader. I appreciate your leadership and services, President Biden. Assume presidency from Go Vice President Kamala Harris. Let us leave.
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Though reports of Beyoncé performing in honor of Kamala Harris's presidential nomination abound, the singer did not show up at the Democratic National Convention 2024.
"Beyoncé was never booked to be there," the Grammy-winning star's agent informed The Hollywood Reporter on a Thursday, August 22, statement. "Report of a performance is untrue."
Rumor that Beyoncé, 42, would perform at the United Center in Chicago during the last evening of the DNC started earlier this week. Although Beyoncé had not yet formally endorsed Kamala Harris, 59, until Thursday, CNN reported in July that she offered the vice president permission to use her 2016 song "Freedom" all through her campaign. Harris originally used the song during a visit to her campaign offices in July; she has subsequently included it in commercials and at the Democratic National Convention when she stepped on stage on Monday, August 19.
Beyoncé has also inspired attendees of the event; some of them have don cowboy caps and "Cowboy Kamala" sashes in honor of her March release album.
Earlier this week, Rolling Stone revealed that Donald Trump's campaign used "Freedom" without Beyoncé's consent, which made her threaten to issue a cease and desist to the camp of the Republican presidential nominee. Then Trump's staff deleted the video with the song.
Beyoncé has historically been quite loud in supporting Democratic nominees. She earlier supported Barack Obama in 2012, Hillary Clinton in 2016, and Joe Biden in 2020. Having sung "At Last" at Obama's 2009 inaugural ball, she also delivered the national anthem for his 2013 inauguration. Beyoncé and her husband, Jay-Z, with whom she shares daughter Blue Ivy, 12, and twins Rumi and Sir, 7 — staged a pre-election concert for Clinton in Cleveland, Ohio in 2016.
"I want my daughter to grow up seeing a woman lead our country and knowing that her possibilities are limitless," Beyoncé remarked at the time of Clinton's prospective presidency. And for this reason I am with her.
Harris became the Democratic nominee in July following Biden, 81, endorsing his vice president and pulling out of the contest. Not long after Biden said he would not be seeking reelection, Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles, openly backed Harris.
"New, young, sharp, energy!!" Knowles, 70, tagged an Instagram picture of herself and Harris from July. "Putting aside personal ego, authority, and reputation. That sums up a wonderful leader. I appreciate your leadership and services, President Biden. Assume presidency from Go Vice President Kamala Harris. Let us leave.
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