Megan Thee Stallion brought an electrifying vibe to Kamala Harris’s campaign event on Tuesday at Georgia State University’s Convocation Center in Atlanta, infusing the presidential candidate’s rally with palpable excitement.
Dressed in a striking blue pantsuit, Megan Thee Stallion, who recently clinched the top spot on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, rallied the crowd, proclaiming, “Let’s get this done hotties.” The acclaimed rapper, known for her chart-topping hits, captivated the audience with energetic performances of “Girls in the Hood” and “Savage,” backed by dancers also clad in blue.
Harris, joined by Megan Thee Stallion and Quavo, helmed an enthusiastic rally in Atlanta, a state previously considered a long shot for her campaign, while also taking jabs at former President Donald Trump for opting out of a debate.
Harris’s campaign has been on an upward trajectory, amassing $200 million and recruiting 170,000 new volunteers with less than 100 days until the election. Social media platform X was abuzz with reactions to the explicit nature of the performance, with political commentator Nick Adams noting, “This kind of smut has NO place at a presidential rally.”
Introducing a track titled “Body,” Megan Thee Stallion addressed the crowd,
“Now I know my ladies in the crowd love their bodies. And if you want to keep loving your bodies, you know who to vote for,”
Making a pointed reference to abortion rights following the US Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. She continued, “We are about to make history with the first female president, the fist black female president. Let’s get this done, hotties. Hotties for Harris,” a nod to her 2021 compilation album “Something For Thee Hotties.”
Georgia-born rapper Quavo also took the stage in support of Harris, focusing on the issue of gun violence. In 2022, he launched the Rocket Foundation after his nephew and fellow Migos member, Takeoff, was tragically shot and killed. “One of the issues I care about is resolving the gun violence issue,” Quavo shared. “You can’t understand the struggles of gun violence if you’re not in the field or in the heart of it.
What I learned about working with Vice President Harris is she always stands on business. From inviting me to the White House last year to discuss these solutions, to passing the biggest gun safety laws today. It’s only right that in the birthplace of the culture, we also celebrate the first African-American woman running for president. We’re changing the culture again.”
During her speech, Harris challenged former President Trump to meet her on a debate stage before the November 5th election. “He won’t debate, but he and his running mate sure seem to have a lot to say about me,” she remarked. “Well, Donald, I do hope you’ll reconsider and meet me on the debate stage because, as the saying goes, if you’ve got something to say, say it to my face.”
Harris also highlighted Atlanta’s significance in her campaign.
“I am very clear: The path to the White House runs right through this state. You all helped us win in 2020, and we are going to do it again in 2024. Yes, we will.”
Internet personality Savanah Hernandez noted that some attendees seemed primarily interested in the performances, sharing, “After people started leaving 10 minutes into Kamala’s speech, I would say there’s some validity to the rumors that people were there mainly for the celebrity appearances.”
Conversely, other attendees praised the Harris campaign for promoting a body-positive message. They applauded Megan Thee Stallion’s statement during the performance, “If you want to keep loving your body, you know who to vote for,” emphasizing that this aligned with Kamala’s focus on abortion rights as a critical issue.
