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.
Sienna Spiro has revealed that she struggled with deep insecurities about her body while growing up and often wore baggy clothing to cover herself when she began sharing her music.
The Die on this Hill singer says her father introduced her to legendary stars such as Barbra Streisand and Ava Gardner, whose glamorous style inspired her to picture a more confident side of herself.
She said trying out her now recognizable hairstyle became a major moment for her, explaining to Variety: “The first time I experimented with the hair, I felt like a more polished and powerful version of myself.” Her stage look helps her feel confident, particularly when she is tired or experiencing period pain. “There are days when changing my hair from how I normally wear it, or putting on my boots, helps me enter a different mindset and feel more self assured.”
The 20 year old artist also shared that she has experienced vocal nodules since she was young, describing them as both a positive and a negative because they create her signature raspy sound while also placing considerable pressure on her voice.
She remembered: “I did not receive an official diagnosis until two years ago, but my voice has always been incredibly raspy. I believe I may have had them for most of my life, or at least since I was very young.”
She admitted: “They can be both a gift and a struggle. I really like the character they bring to my voice, and sometimes they prevent me from reaching certain sounds, which can actually create something interesting. However, I was almost unable to speak for an entire year. The year before last, I barely talked at all. It was extremely difficult and made me feel very alone.”
Away from the stage, Sienna looks completely different without her dramatic hairstyle and high heels. She explained that adopting her performance persona often helps create some space between herself and the feelings that inspired her songs.
She said: “I do not really censor myself, which can be helpful but can also create problems. Still, honesty is the only way I know how to write, and being myself is the only way I can show up.”
“I am simply a 20 year old woman, and there are mornings when I wake up on my period and still have to get onstage and perform. Changing my everyday hairstyle or slipping into my boots allows me to become someone slightly different, giving me more confidence and some emotional distance from how I felt when those songs were written.”
She added: “High heels are not something I would ever choose to wear in my normal life.”
