Beyoncé supports Vice President Kamala Harris entering the presidential race against former President Donald Trump. In support, Cowboy Carter approves Harris to enter the race with the anthem “Freedom.”
A source close to Harris informed CNN that her team received swift approval from Beyoncé’s representatives to use the song throughout her presidential campaign. Just hours before Harris’s appearance, Beyoncé granted permission to use her music. Although unofficial, the endorsement indicates Harris’ support.
Beyoncé’s representatives as well as Harris’ campaign failed to respond to CNN’s inquiries. After President Biden decided not to run for a second term, Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, publicly endorsed Harris on Instagram. A new era of sharp leadership is needed, said Knowles, praising Harris.
“Putting personal ego, power, and fame aside. That is the definition of a great leader. Thank you, President Biden, for your service and leadership. Go Vice President Kamala Harris for President. Let’s go,” Knowles posted alongside a photo with Harris.
There is a history of Beyoncé supporting Democratic candidates. During President Barack Obama’s inauguration in 2013, she sang the National Anthem.
There was a pre-election concert headlined by Beyoncé and Jay-Z in Cleveland, Ohio, in 2016, which was attended by thousands of Clinton supporters, including Beyoncé’s backup dancers dressed in blue pantsuits.
“I want my daughter to grow up seeing a woman lead our country and knowing that her possibilities are limitless,” Beyoncé stated at the time, expressing her support for Clinton.
Through an Instagram post, she urged her followers to vote for the Biden-Harris ticket in 2020.
“Freedom,” featuring Kendrick Lamar, debuted on Beyoncé’s acclaimed 2016 album “Lemonade.” The Grammy-nominated song became an anthem during numerous demonstrations following the 2020 death of George Floyd.
As Harris walked into her campaign headquarters on Monday night, the lyrics resonated powerfully: “Freedom, Freedom / Where are you? / ‘Cause I need freedom, too / I break chains all by myself / Won’t let my freedom rot in hell / Hey! I’ma keep running / ‘Cause a winner don’t quit on themselves.”