Exclusive: Beyoncé gives Kamala Harris permission to use her song ‘Freedom’ for her presidential campaign

Vice President Kamala Harris made a big entrance during a visit to her campaign headquarters on Monday evening, walking out to Beyoncé’s song “Freedom.”

Vice President Kamala Harris made a big entrance during her first official visit to her campaign headquarters on Monday evening, walking out to Beyoncé’s song “Freedom.” A source close to Harris told CNN that her team got approval from Beyoncé’s representatives to use the song throughout her presidential campaign. Beyoncé, who is known for maintaining strict clearance guidelines around her music, gave quick approval to Harris’ campaign when they sought permission to use “Freedom” on Monday — just hours before she walked out to the song, the source added. While Beyoncé has not officially endorsed Harris in the day since President Joe Biden announced he would not seek a second term, granting her permission to use “Freedom” as a campaign song indicates that Harris has the superstar’s support. Neither the Harris campaign nor a representative for Beyoncé responded to CNN’s requests for comment. Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, endorsed Harris on Sunday, shortly after Biden’s announcement.