Fact Check: Did Kamala Harris’ Campaign Really Pay Beyoncé $10 Million to Endorse the Texas Rally?

WASHINGTON, DC: A wild rumor has circulated on social media that Kamala Harris’ campaign shelled out as much as $10 million to secure Beyoncé’s support in her bid for the presidency.

And despite Harris’ loss to Donald Trump in the presidential election, rumors are swirling that her team is still harassing supporters with fundraising texts. But let’s set the record straight, because things have gotten a little out of hand.

Fact Check: Did Kamala Harris Pay Beyonce $10 Million for Campaign Appearance?

Since Kamala Harris’ election loss, reports have emerged with alleged lists of celebrities who attended Harris’ campaign events and the supposed amounts they paid. Unsurprisingly, Beyonce’s name appears on almost all of these lists, usually next to that eye-popping $10 million figure.

“Beyonce was paid ten million dollars for her few minute speech to Kamala Harris… Millions of dollars were also paid to Eminem, Lizzo, Megan Thee Stallion, Oprah and more. All her supporters were paid off, she spent the entire campaign debts , and she still lost. Imagine how she would run the country…,” someone posted on X.

“Kamala Harris’ campaign paid: $1 million – Oprah $10 million – Beyonce $5 million – Megan Thee Stallion $3 million – Lizzo $1.8 million – Eminem Was this just a massive money laundering scheme by the Democrats? Meanwhile, hurricane victims pledged as much as $750,” another fumed. .

“Kamala Harris raised over $1 billion, but ended up with $20 million in post-payment debt: $10 million to Beyoncé. $5 million to Megan Thee Stallion. $2.3 million to Lizzo $1.8 million to Eminem Imagine if they gave us country would rule,” someone else added.

It should be noted that there is no evidence to support these claims, as verified by FactCheck.org. Beyonce’s camp has denied it, and her own mother has stated that it’s all nonsense. The fact that Beyonce even paid for her own travel expenses should put these rumors to rest, but you know how the internet loves a good scandal.

How it all started and Tina Knowles’ reaction

This whole mess started when right-wing commentator Candace Owens shared a video on Instagram on Friday, November 15. In her post, Owens made some pretty bold claims claiming that Beyonce was paid a whopping $10 million just to appear at Kamala Harris’ rally. in Houston last month.

Of course, the claim went viral almost immediately — after all, who wouldn’t be curious about a superstar like Beyonce supposedly getting paid big bucks for a campaign appearance?

However, there was just one problem: Owens had no evidence to back up her accusations. Her post has since even been flagged on Instagram for spreading false information. The whole thing was labeled as fake news, but that didn’t stop it from spreading like wildfire on other platforms that didn’t take it down.

Beyonce’s mother Tina Knowles wasn’t having it. On Saturday, she decided to speak out and clear the air about what really happened. The 70-year-old took to social media to squash the rumors once and for all.

“So this has been flagged as fake news on Instagram and removed,” Tina began. ‘It’s called false information. Unfortunately, other platforms with a lack of integrity are still doing it.”

“The lie is that Beyonce was paid $10 million to speak at a rally in Houston for Vice President Kamala Harris. When in fact it is true: Beyoncé did not receive a cent for her speech at the Rally of a presidential candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris in Houston,” she wrote. “In fact, she actually paid for her own flights for her and her team and total Glam.”

She also called out those spreading the misinformation. “Not only are they lying and disrespecting Beyonce’s name, but they are trying to further discredit the power of our Vice President! When will the lies and rumors stop? Of course you don’t see this in the news!!!” Tina was cooking.

Beyonce’s performance at Kamala Harris’ meeting in Houston

Let’s rewind to the actual event. On October 25, Beyonce made a surprise appearance at Kamala Harris’ gathering in Houston, Texas. Fans were thrilled to see Queen Bey on stage, especially as she was joined by Kelly Rowland for a quick introduction before Harris gave her speech.

While many in the audience were hoping for a musical performance, Beyonce instead delivered an emotional message of support.

“We are on the cusp of a huge change,” Beyoncé told the audience. ‘I’m not here as a celebrity. I’m not here as a politician. I’m here as a mother.”

She continued, “A mother who cares about the world our children live in, a world where we have the freedom to control our bodies, a world where we are not divided, our past, present or future.”

“We are all part of something much bigger. We need to vote, and we need you,” she urged. Finally, she introduced Kamala Harris. ‘Let’s do this. “Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the next President of the United States, Kamala Harris, to Texas,” Beyoncé proclaimed.

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