“Is This a Humiliation Ritual?”—Online Reactions to Kelly Rowland’s Oversized Suit at Kamala Harris Rally
Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland surprised fans with a Destiny’s Child reunion during a rally for Kamala Harris at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas, on October 25, 2024. Taking the stage together to show their support for the Democratic candidate, the event featured Beyoncé’s empowering anthem “Freedom”playing in the background.
While their emotional endorsement resonated with attendees, it was Rowland’s striking oversized suit that piqued the interest of viewers online.
As images and clips from the rally began to trend on social media platforms, many users took to X to provide their commentary on Rowland’s fashion choice. One user tweeted:
“Is this a humiliation ritual?”
Several users humorously noted that Rowland’s look resembled that of Beyoncé’s spouse, Jay-Z. Here are some lighthearted remarks from X:
“Kelly Rowland stepped out looking like she belongs to Beyoncé,”one user quipped.
“I had to take a moment to check twice like ‘IS THAT KELENDRIA?!’”another commented.
“Hold on, that’s not Jay-Z?”a fan joked.
Others expressed their opinions about Rowland’s ensemble, with mixed reviews.
“She wore a suit and a bob—clearly, she’s here to get serious!”another user expressed.
“Who styled her for this event?”one commenter questioned.
“That suit looks like a ’90s Mentos commercial… I’m obsessed, she looks amazing,”a fan remarked.
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Beyoncé wore a stylish black blazer dress complemented by a matching mini skirt, emphasizing her presence not as a celebrity or politician, but simply as a concerned mother.
“I’m here as a mother—a mother who deeply cares about the world my children and all of our children live in. A world where we have control over our own bodies. A world where division is no longer an option… It’s time for America to create a new song,”she stated.
Beyoncé’s support for Harris wasn’t unexpected, as she had previously granted permission for her song “Freedom”to be used in Harris’s presidential campaign. In a notable incident, her record label issued a cease-and-desist order against Donald Trump’s presidential campaign for utilizing the song without permission.
In her supportive address, Kelly Rowland highlighted the significance of these elections for not just the nation but the globe. She underlined the necessity of reclaiming the narrative from those who spread “division and hatred,””misogyny and racism,”and oppose women’s rights.
“We are here to reclaim the story with Kamala Harris and Tim Walz,”Kelly Rowland asserted.
The rally included performances from Texas-native country legend Willie Nelson, who entertained with his classics “On the Road Again”and “Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys.”
The Harris-Walz campaign has garnered support from a multitude of celebrities, including Barack and Michelle Obama, Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, and Leonardo DiCaprio.
The U.S. presidential election is set for Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
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