Beyoncé gives Kamala Harris permission to use her song “Freedom” for her presidential campaign.

CNN confirmed that Vice President Kamala Harris got approval from Beyoncé to use her song “Freedom” throughout her presidential campaign. 

Dr. David Allan, professor of marketing and co-director of the music industry minor program at Saint Joseph’s University, believes Harris will use the song “Freedom” much like Bill Clinton used Fleetwood Mac’s “Don’t Stop” during his presidential campaign in 1992.  

“This is a coolness factor that Barack Obama knew how to handle, but neither Joe Biden nor Donald Trump could embody,” says Allan. “The Clintons have endorsed her. Maybe Bill will participate in her presidential campaign and Queen B will too,” says Allan. 

Dr. Allan can discuss how this decision may impact the 2024 presidential election.

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