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Kamala Harris concert rallies: Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Ricky Martin, more perform


Kamala Harris concert rallies: Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Ricky Martin, more perform

Kamala Harris' presidential campaign is getting a whole lot more musical.

Several music superstars, from Lady Gaga and Katy Perry to Ricky Martin and Christina Aguilera, are slated to show their support for the vice president with a series of rally performances ahead of the 2024 presidential election on Tuesday. Harris is running against Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump.

Martin, who is scheduled to perform at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Monday evening, opened up about his enthusiasm for the Democratic nominee in a statement to Rolling Stone.

"These stakes for Latinos in this election are higher than ever," Martin told the outlet. "Latinos will be decisive to delivering a win tomorrow for Vice President Harris, a leader who stands with us, and will fight for us as president. I could not be more proud to join her tonight in Philadelphia."

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Harris has received numerous endorsements from pop music royalty throughout her campaign, including Megan Thee Stallion, Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, Charli XCX and Cardi B, the latter of whom spoke at a Wisconsin rally on Friday.

"Just like Kamala Harris, I too have been the underdog," said Cardi during her speech at Wisconsin State Fair Park. "I have been underestimated, my success belittled and discredited. Women have to work 10 times harder, perform 10 times better and still people question how we got to the top."

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It was a night full of Puerto Rican talent in Philadelphia. Before introducing Ricky Martin to the stage for an electrifying performance, Fat Joe took the stage and declared, "Yo soy Boricua, para que tu lo sepa," which translates to, "I'm Boricua, just so you know."

He added, "I heard they needed a Puerto Rican in Philly and I was so happy to be here and represent the Puerto Ricans. Tonight I'm (keeping it) short and sweet, it's all about pride."

The New York rapper also spoke about the reasons why his vote is going to Harris and why he thinks she should be the next president of the U.S. "Kamala Harris is for us. She's for unity, she's for all Americans - Black, white, big, small, Latino - you name it," Fat Joe said. "She's for us. One thing I won't do is sell my soul for anybody. If I'm out here telling you she's the one, it's because I know she's the one."

Taking the stage at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, at an event that featured appearances from Oprah Winfrey and Harris herself, Martin performed "Livin' la vida local" and other hits.

During his last song, he pleaded to the audience: "Please vote to help our democracy, it is a vote for Kamala."

Perry showed her support for the Harris campaign with a performance at Carrie Blast Furnaces in Pittsburgh. She performed her hit songs "Dark Horse," "Part of Me" and "Firework."

At the end of her performance, Perry endorsed Harris: "Four years ago, I became a mother... She is the reason I am voting for Kamala Harris. I know she will protect my daughter's future and your children's future."

Soul-pop powerhouse Andra Day and DJ D-Nice also performed.

James Taylor showed his support for Harris with a performance in Raleigh, North Carolina.

The folk-rock icon's performance will follow his no-show at the Democratic National Convention in August. Taylor was slated to take the stage as part of the convention's Day 1 kickoff, but scheduling delays appear to have led to his performance being scrapped.

Other performers in North Carolina will include "American Idol" alum Fantasia Barrino, country group Sugarland and pop singer Remi Wolf.

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Rock icon Jon Bon Jovi is set to deliver an electric performance at the Hart Plaza in Detroit. The rally will feature an appearance from Democratic vice president nominee Tim Walz and his wife, Gwen.

Bon Jovi also stumped for the Harris campaign with a performance in Atlanta on Sunday. The Grammy-winning singer sang an acoustic rendition of his band's '80s classic "Livin' on a Prayer."

Other artists who took the stage in Michigan included country duo The War and Treaty and the Detroit Youth Choir.

Contributing: Piet Levy and Jay Stahl, USA TODAY

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