Kamala Harris Cements Beyoncé Song as Campaign Anthem With Launch Video
Beyonce and Kamala Harris
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Vice President Kamala Harris’ decision to use a track by one of the world’s biggest pop stars for her first official campaign video shows how quickly the song is becoming an anthem for her presidential bid.
Beyoncé’s song “Freedom,” featuring rapper Kendrick Lamar, has featured prominently in early campaign events for the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. The singer’s team approved its use for Harris’ launch video, according to a person familiar with the matter, and the campaign procured licensing rights for it.