Undoubtedly, the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago was a star-studded affair.
Over four nights, the convention hosted high-profile politicians like Pete Buttigieg, Barack Obama, and Hillary Clinton, alongside celebs like P!nk, Oprah Winfrey, and even “Twink and a Redhead.”
But when Kamala Harris exited the stage on the final night amidst thundering applause and thousands of balloons, one guest appearance remained unrealized.
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Yes, we’re talking about Beyoncé, and the girls are maaaad!
It all started on Thursday morning after reports surfaced that a big “surprise guest” would make an appearance after a 30-minute opening was added to the lineup.
Considering Harris’s campaign quickly adopted the triumphant Lemonade track “Freedom” as its theme song, rumors began to spread that it was none other than Beyoncé.
Of course, it didn’t help that the convention’s house band was recorded rehearsing some of the singer’s tunes, and White House Political Director Emmy Ruiz mysteriously tweeted a bee emoji — a seeming reference to the Beyhive.
Still, things really took a turn around 8 PM ET — mere hours before Harris took the stage — when TMZ exclusively reported that Bey was performing.
The internet was buzzing, the gays were tuning in en masse, and social media was popping off… until Bey’s publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, dispelled the rumor on Instagram.
“At home watching and anticipating the VP’s historic speech,” she wrote. “Focus on the win and register to vote. Do not report rumors. FOCUS.”
Eventually, the oft-accurate gossip rag returned to Twitter X with its tail between its legs, admitting, “We got this one wrong.” BOO!
As sources later told Deadline, the 30-minute gap was “padding” to ensure the convention finished on time.
Still, that didn’t stop Gay Twitter X and Beyoncé fans from going off with their own theories and memes.
And hey, if this was all a ruse to get the LGBTQ+ community and Bey’s stans to tune into Harris’ speech, we’ve got to admit that it worked.
Perhaps the real surprise guests were the friends we made along the way.
Nevertheless, we know one person who likely wasn’t disappointed by the flop Beyoncé rumor.
According to Rolling Stone, Donald Trump recently received a cease-and-desist letter from the Cowboy Carter singer for unauthorized use of her music in a campaign video. LOL.
Check out more hilarious reactions to Beyoncé’s not-so-surprise appearance below.
Steve9999
I know this might be a stretch for some of you, but try to think about this logically…why would Beyonce or Taylor Swift even think about attending? You really think the Harris campaign would want them ON THAT NIGHT??? No, because it would completely “overshadow” the candidtae and the event? That’s all “the right” would need is to go on and on about “the celebrity that was there” and how Harris “needed that extra wattage” to get people to watch the event. Not saying either of them won’t, at some point, help to get people registered or even stump for Harris, but with over two months remaining, their “assistance,” if any, must be more strategically planned.
abfab
Steve9999 has got it goin’ on! Thank you for that, Steve. WE ARE NOT GOING BACK!
eclecticstarz
Exactly.
Woody
Another ploy to pump up ratings.
I heard the special guest was Adam Kinzinger.
Eternal.Cowboy
The former president has smaller crowds, smaller fundraising, smaller tasting, a smaller …. The guy is just having a rough time these days.
Ronbo
I’m truly glad that Biden dropped out. We now have a real chance to win.
It’s just too bad that the loudest and most emotional commenters here didn’t recognize the situation and personally attacked (and continue to attack) every person who saw the light earlier than them. They follow group-think, instead of logic and reason. Pay attention to ignorant haters like Abfab, Dark Zepher, Kangol2, etc…. If they can’t, won’t and don’t support their statements with facts, they attack. THAT is a red-flag of fascism. Yes, fascism exists on the extreme.
abfab
She’s back.
Eternal.Cowboy
Speaking of people that seem to askew facts and logic, go look up the definition of fascism. You really have no idea what it is.
abfab
Rambo is clueless and on one of his ranting trips again. Beware of Red Flags!
Kangol2
Oh, Ronbobo, here you go! I don’t remember you ever touting Kamala Harris. Not once! But hey, jump on the bandwagon and play your same sad tune. As for tossing around the label of “fascist,” Sis, look in the mirror!
abfab
Last time he did that it cracked.