Tina Knowles has set the record straight about rumors claiming Beyoncé was paid $10 million for attending Vice President Kamala Harris’ rally. Knowles took to social media over the weekend to deny these allegations, calling them “false information.”
Beyoncé, alongside her Destiny’s Child bandmate Kelly Rowland, attended the October rally in Houston to show support for Kamala Harris. The singer delivered a brief speech, encouraging voters to rally behind the vice president. Despite this, unfounded claims that Beyoncé was paid millions to appear and speak quickly spread online.
Tina Knowles Takes a Stand Against Fake News
Tina Knowles did not hold back when addressing the rumors on Instagram. She shared a screenshot of a blurred-out post from right-wing commentator Candace Owens, labeled as “false information” by Instagram. Owens had propagated the rumor on her podcast, questioning Beyoncé’s motives for attending the rally.
In her post, Knowles wrote, “It’s called False Information. Sadly, other platforms with a lack of integrity still have it up.” She continued by stating that her daughter received no payment for her appearance. “Beyoncé did not receive a penny for speaking at a Presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris’s Rally in Houston,” Knowles clarified.
She added that Beyoncé personally covered the cost of her flights, her team’s travel expenses, and all her glam preparations for the event. Knowles expressed frustration, saying, “They are not only lying and disrespecting Beyoncé’s name but are trying to discredit the power of our vice president! When do the lies and rumors stop?”
Candace Owens Fuels Controversy Over Beyoncé’s Attendance
Candace Owens played a central role in spreading the rumor. On her podcast, she claimed, “Beyoncé allegedly got paid $10 million for that pathetic little endorsement of Kamala Harris. What was it, three minutes? $10 million for three minutes of her life?”
Although Owens admitted there was no proof to back her statements, she suggested there might be “some truth” because Harris’ campaign had not addressed the rumors. Instagram later flagged Owens’ post for sharing misinformation.
Knowles’ public denial followed Instagram’s intervention. The platform blurred Owens’ post and labeled it as “reviewed by third-party fact checkers.” Knowles praised this move but criticized other platforms for continuing to host the false claims.
Beyoncé and Oprah Winfrey Face Similar Accusations
This isn’t the first time high-profile Black women have faced similar rumors. Oprah Winfrey previously denied claims that she was paid $1 million to host a town hall event for Kamala Harris during her presidential campaign.
Oprah clarified in a TMZ interview that she was never paid and covered production costs through her company, Harpo. “I did not take any personal fee,” she said. “However, the people who worked on that production needed to be paid. And were.”
The recurring nature of these baseless rumors highlights the challenges faced by influential Black women, who are often targeted with misinformation aimed at discrediting their integrity and contributions.
