Beyoncé is set to appear at a pivotal rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Houston, Texas, this Friday, October 25. As the 2024 election approaches, Harris’ campaign has intensified its focus on critical issues like abortion rights, and having a global star like Beyoncé adds significant weight to the event. According to sources familiar with the plans, the singer’s appearance will further amplify the campaign’s emphasis on “freedom,” a key theme in Harris’ presidential bid.
The event comes just 10 days before Election Day, and it will shine a spotlight on Texas’ restrictive abortion laws, which have been in place since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Texas, once a battleground for reproductive rights, is now one of the states with the most severe limitations on abortion access. Harris has been rallying across the country, particularly in states like Texas and Georgia, which have imposed heavy restrictions on reproductive care.
Beyoncé’s “Freedom,” a powerful anthem from her 2016 Lemonade album, has been adopted as the Harris campaign’s unofficial anthem, symbolizing the broader fight for personal freedoms—from reproductive rights to LGBTQ rights and protection from gun violence. The singer has long aligned herself with Democratic candidates, having previously supported Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton in their presidential campaigns. Her support of Kamala Harris strengthens the connection between entertainment and political activism, drawing attention to key social issues.
In addition to Beyoncé, Texas music legend Willie Nelson is also scheduled to appear, adding even more star power to the rally. As Harris continues to make reproductive rights a central part of her campaign platform, having public figures like Beyoncé and Nelson on her side will likely generate widespread media coverage and energize voters ahead of the election.