Despite weeks of rumors and unconfirmed reports that she would perform or at least introduce Kamala Harris, Beyoncé was “never scheduled” to attend the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
“Beyonce was never meant to be there,” a rep for the singer told the newspaper Hollywood reporter. “The report of a performance is not true.”
Her non-appearance came as a surprise to many people. The 32-time Grammy-winning artist approved the Harris campaign’s use of her “Lemonade” song “Freedom” in a campaign video and has since allowed the ticket to use the song throughout the campaign.
Additionally, the singer previously endorsed the Joe Biden/Harris ticket in 2000, and performed in support of Hillary Clinton four years before that, in addition to performing at Barack Obama’s second inauguration in 2013.
Harris is the evening’s keynote speaker, capping a weeklong conference that will culminate in the Democratic Party’s acceptance of her as the party’s presidential candidate in the 2024 elections against former President Donald J. Trump.
According to NBC NewsHarris’ speech will praise President Joe Biden, outline her policy positions and detail her personal story and professional background as she pursues the presidency.
Harris’ comments conclude the convention in Chicago, which has since hosted speeches from former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, former President Bill Clinton, former Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, media mogul Oprah Winfrey, Mindy Kaling and the vice presidential candidate. , Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz.
Broadcasts of the DNC have been viewed more than 20 million times, according to Nielsen ratings, and you can catch the final night of the convention on ABC, CBS, NBC, Scripps News, CNN, CNN, FOX Business, FOX News Channel, MSNBC , Newsmax, NewsNation and PBS.
