GloRilla has endorsed Kamala Harris for president, citing four key reasons behind her decision.
The Memphis rapper posted a video on Instagram on Monday (October 28) urging her followers to vote for Harris in next month’s presidential election.
Soundtracked by her recently released “I LUV U” collaboration with T-Pain, the clip outlined Glo’s political stance as she lip-synced to the song.
The four reasons were: “A woman’s right to choose!,” “Protect the LGBTQIA+ community,” “Funding for Public Education” and “$15/hr minimum wage.” She ended the video with the message: “Vote Kamala Harris For President!”
Glo is just the latest big name to throw her support behind the Kamala Harris-Tim Walz ticket.
Last week, Beyoncé appeared at a rally in her hometown of Houston to lend her support to Harris’ presidential campaign.
Joined by her former Destiny’s Child groupmate Kelly Rowland, Queen Bey graced the stage at Houston’s Shell Energy Stadium and gave a short speech praising Harris, who later joined her on the podium.
“I’m not here as a celebrity, I’m not here as a politician; I’m here as a mother,” she said. “A mother who cares deeply about the world my children and all of our children live in, a world where we have the freedom to control our bodies, a world where we’re not divided.
“It’s time for America to sing a new song. Our voices sing a chorus of unity. They sing a song of dignity and opportunity. Are y’all ready to add your voice to the new American song?”
Earlier that week, Eminem made a similar appearance at Harris’ rally in his native Detroit.
At the event, the rap legend gave a brief speech endorsing the Democrat before introducing former president Barack Obama to the stage.
“I’m here tonight for a couple of important reasons,” Em began. “As most of you know, the city of Detroit and the whole state of Michigan mean a lot to me. Going into this election, the spotlight is on us more than ever and I think it’s important to use your voice, so I’m encouraging everybody to get out and vote, please.”
He continued: “I also think that people shouldn’t be afraid to express their opinions, and I don’t think anyone wants an America where people are worried about retribution or what people will do if you make your opinion known.
“I think Vice President Harris supports a future for this country where these freedoms and many others will be protected and upheld.”
The presidential election takes place on November 5, with Harris going up against Republican Donald Trump in her bid to become the first female president of the United States.
Tom Morello has called off two scheduled performances as he focuses on supporting his mother following her recent hospital stay.
In a message shared on Instagram on Thursday, the Rage Against the Machine guitarist revealed that he was flying back to the United States to be with his 102 year old mother, Mary Morello, and help care for her.
"Dear friends, fans and comrades, my dear mom, Mary Morello is back in the hospital and I'm headed home to help look after her," he wrote. "Rocking the UK & Europe with you all this summer has been incredible, and I can't wait to be back with you and continue this movement that we started. With much love, unity and power."
The guitarist had been scheduled to perform at the Tons Of Rock Festival in Oslo, Norway, along with the BBK Music Legends Festival in Bilbao, Spain this weekend.
Earlier this month, Morello also cancelled planned appearances in London and Paris, with ticket holders offered refunds through their original point of purchase. However, he still made it to the Pinkpop festival in the Netherlands.
"I am sorry I had to miss a few shows due to my mom's health," the 62 year old noted. "The incredibly resilient, indefatigable Mary Morello at 102 is now feeling somewhat better and has ordered me back into the fray, charging me with rocking you and fighting fascism six strings at a time."
At this point, Morello has not announced when he expects to return to the stage.
Mary Morello, the musician's mother, built a career as a teacher and activist. She also helped establish the anti censorship organization Parents for Rock and Rap during the late 1980s.
