As the 2020 US Presidential election draws near, the support for Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris continues to grow. From musicians to actors, many artists have publicly shown their support for Harris and her running mate, Joe Biden. Here are some of the notable names who have rallied behind the Harris-Walz ticket.
1. Megan Thee Stallion
The Grammy-winning rapper has been vocal about her support for Harris, even appearing in a virtual event with the Vice Presidential nominee. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Megan praised Harris for being a strong and inspiring woman, stating, “I feel like she’s going to do a lot of great things for our country.”
2. Maren Morris
Country singer Maren Morris has also shown her support for Harris, sharing a photo of herself wearing a “Biden Harris” t-shirt on Instagram. She also encouraged her followers to vote, writing, “Let’s make history and elect the first woman Vice President.”
3. Lizzo
Lizzo, known for her empowering and uplifting music, has been a vocal supporter of Harris. She even dedicated a song to her during a virtual event, singing a rendition of her hit song “Good as Hell” with the lyrics changed to “I do my hair toss, check my nails, Kamala Harris gonna be the first female president.”
4. John Legend
Singer and activist John Legend has been a longtime supporter of Harris, even performing at a virtual fundraiser for her earlier this year. He has also been actively encouraging his followers to vote for the Biden-Harris ticket, stating, “We need leaders who will bring us together and move us forward, and that’s Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.”
5. Cardi B
Rapper Cardi B has been vocal about her support for Harris, even conducting a virtual interview with her earlier this year. In the interview, Cardi praised Harris for being a strong and intelligent woman, stating, “She’s just so smart and she’s just so on it. She knows how to talk to people.”
6. Lin-Manuel Miranda
Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda has also shown his support for Harris, tweeting, “I am so excited to vote for @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris. I am thrilled that they are the ones to lead us out of this darkness and into a brighter future.”
7. Jennifer Lopez
Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez has been a vocal supporter of Harris, even appearing in a virtual event with her earlier this year. In an interview with Elle, Lopez praised Harris for being a strong and inspiring woman, stating, “She’s a woman, she’s a person of color, she’s a strong woman, and she’s a fighter.”
8. Dave Matthews
Musician Dave Matthews has also shown his support for Harris, performing at a virtual fundraiser for her earlier this year. He has also been actively encouraging his fans to vote for the Biden-Harris ticket, stating, “We need leaders who will bring us together and make positive change, and that’s Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.”
9. Kerry Washington
Actress Kerry Washington has been a vocal supporter of Harris, even appearing in a virtual event with her earlier this year. In an interview with Variety, Washington praised Harris for being a strong and inspiring woman, stating, “She’s a fighter, she’s a leader, and she’s a role model for so many.”
10. Bruce Springsteen
Musician Bruce Springsteen has also shown his support for Harris, performing at a virtual fundraiser for her earlier this year. He has also been actively encouraging his fans to vote for the Biden-Harris ticket, stating, “We need leaders who will bring us together and move us forward, and that’s Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.”
As the election approaches, it is clear that Harris has a strong and diverse group of supporters in the entertainment industry. With their voices and influence, these artists are helping to spread the message of unity and change that the Biden-Harris ticket stands for.