Black musicians are showing up and showing out for Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign for presidency.

From Megan Thee Stallion to Beyoncé, many iconic Black music makers are supporting the woman who could become the first Black female president by performing at the VP’s events and even allowing her permission to use their songs in campaign videos.

On Tuesday, Harris held her first rally in Atlanta as the new Democratic presidential nominee. Voters filled the Georgia State Convocation Center and prominent Black rappers made guest appearances.

Megan Thee Stallion opened the event by shouting out, “I want to start off by saying Hotties for Harris!”

Hotties 4 Harris is both a rallying cry and a hashtag now trending across social media. Voters are using it as a play on the Texas rapper’s words to symbolize support for Harris’ presidency.

During the rally Megan performed her hit songs “Girls in the Hood,” “Mamushi,” “Body” and “Savage.”

With each selection she made references to voting and bodily autonomy. “Now I know my ladies in the crowd love their bodies. If you want to keep loving your bodies, you know who to vote for,” Megan said at the rally.

While some people have labeled Megan’s performance distasteful, others found it uplifting and saw her song selections as telling and liberating.

Throughout the rally, crowds rapped along to Kendrick Lamar’s Drake diss track “Not Like Us” as it echoed throughout the Convocation Center. Social media users pointed out that the song’s ambiguity related to not only Drake but also Republican candidate Donald Trump.

“The way everything in this song can apply to Trump too,” a voter responded on X. “She is so smart.”

Atlanta-based rapper Quavo soon approached the stage to endorse Harris and make a statement about his commitment to gun safety following the loss of his nephew and fellow Migos group member, Takeoff, who was fatally shot in 2022.

“One of these issues that I care about is resolving the gun violence issues,” Quavo said to the crowd. “You can’t understand the struggle of gun violence if you not in the field or in the heart of it. So, one thing I learned from working with Vice President Harris is she always stand on business. From inviting me to the White House last year to discuss these solutions, to passing the biggest gun safety laws today.”

Not only has hip-hop and rap always existed as political and social issue-based music genres, often pointing to the plight of the Black community, but they’re also a favorite of Harris’.

Just last September, the VP danced and sang along as she hosted a celebration in honor of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary with several of the genre’s pioneers like Common and MC Lyte.

The Vice President has continued to gain more support from Black musicians championing her race for United States President. This is a drastic turn of events compared to the drought of celebrity endorsements that Biden received throughout his second term campaign before dropping out of the race last month.

Quickly after Biden endorsed Harris and she announced her bid for presidency many Black musicians began posting on social media declaring their support.

Questlove, the legendary drummer from The Roots, showed his support for Harris on Instagram. Posting a picture with the VP and tagging Harris with the words Kamala Harris for president 2024.

“I know the future I want for myself and my loved ones and the world,” the musician wrote on Instagram. “That future does not just hand the keys over to a twice impeached, multiple convicted, sexist, racist, insurrectionist (this list is way longer, but I’m not doing the ‘lesser of two game.)”

Moments after Biden endorsed Harris for president, Lil Nas X took to X to tweet hit support.

“Lock in lil bro! @KamalaHarris,” the country rapper tweeted.

Cardi B has not only backed the VP for president but also defended her against attacks about her dating history with 90s and early aughts TV host and actor Montel Williams.

“What does Kamala Harris’ husband or relationships have to do with her credentials? Do y’all hire people based on who they f–king??” Cardi B tweeted.

While some Black musicians have shown support for Harris on social media, Beyoncé has endorsed her by granting Harris the permission to use her song Freedom (featuring Kendrick Lamar) during her campaign rallies and advertisements. Solidifying the Grammy award winning legend’s political allegiance.

As the election inches closer we will likely see more musicians endorse Harris for president.