The 2024 DNC roll call in Chicago was full of Billboard Hot 100 hits, and Donald Trump’s campaign spokesperson uses Kamala Harris’ campaign song, “Freedom” by Beyoncé. Keep watching to see the hits and Trump’s use of “Freedom.”
Tetris Kelly:
The roll call for the DNC day two in Chicago was a party! And this year, each state got their own track while certifying their votes. Here are some of the Hot 100 No. 1s used. Kamala Harris’ home state used “California Love” for obvious reasons, and also Compton Native, Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” Sorry Drake. While Tim Walz’s Minnesota used a medley of Prince songs including “Kiss.” Many anthems were from artists that call their state home. Michigan used Eminem, Indiana used MJ, Kentucky used Jack Harlow, and of course, New York had to use Jay-Z and Alicia Keys. Other hometown heroes included Puerto Rico’s Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee, Tennessee’s Dolly Parton, Washington’s Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, and PA’s Wiz Khalifa. Some went with classics unrelated to their state like Iowa using Kool & The Gang, Maryland’s Aretha Franklin, and Democrats Abroad’s “Love Train.” While some appeared completely unrelated like Wyoming using The Black Eyed Peas and Nebraska using Katy Perry. But the talk of the evening was definitely Beyoncé’s home state of Texas. Not just because of their song choice, or hopes that she may make an appearance at the DNC, but because Trump’s campaign spokesperson posted this on X. Using Beyoncé’s “Freedom” which VP Kamala has been using as her walkout song and for her political ads. At press time spokespeople for the Trump campaign and Beyoncé had not returned Billboard‘s request for comment.