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Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and his wife Gwen Walz and members of their families stand on stage as balloons drop on the final night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. (Kent Nishimura/The New York Times via AP, Pool)

Kamala Harris with Beyoncé? Yes, but the star singer was only heard through loudspeakers

Would she be there or not

By DAVID BAUDER
Published - Aug 23, 2024, 12:08 PM ET
Last Updated - Aug 23, 2024, 12:08 PM EDT

Kamala Harris introduced herself to the country she hopes to lead in the climactic moment of the Democratic national convention on Thursday — and despite chatter about potential mystery guests, Beyoncé's only appearance was over the loudspeakers.

In the end, it was the most traditional of convention moments coming through television screens: the candidate, her running mate and their families bathed in the cheers of supporters, with balloons floating from the rafters.

There had been an anticipatory mood as the night took shape, and it wasn't just for Harris. For days, there were rumors of an appearance by mega-stars Taylor Swift or Beyoncé, whose song “Freedom” has been adopted by the vice president as a campaign theme.

“If she's not, they better come up with something,” said NBC News' Savannah Guthrie.

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