Beyoncé and Jay Z got into formation for Democrat Hillary Clinton at a "Get Out the Vote" rally in Cleveland, Ohio, Friday night. But the free concert starring two of music's biggest names drew some controversy.
Wearing a polka-dot pantsuit, a nod to Clinton's campaign trail fashion choice, Beyoncé belted out her anthem "Freedom" from her top-selling "Lemonade" album, and a few other songs, complete with backup dancers in pantsuits. Jay Z also took the mic before introducing Clinton to the crowd. Clinton joined the power couple on stage and urged voters for their support.
With polls showing Clinton in a tight race with Republican Donald Trump days before Election Day, the Democrat is making a heavy push for minorities and young voters, two groups who helped propel Barack Obama to the White House eight years ago.
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"We have to vote. The world looks to us as a progressive country that leads change." —@Beyoncehttp://hillaryclinton.com/makeaplan
— (@HillaryClinton) ">There was controversy brewing before the show even started. Earlier Friday, the Trump campaign reportedly criticized the selection of Jay Z, whose hits include plenty of R-rated language. Business Insider reported Friday that the rapper used the "n-word" and dropped the "f-bomb" during his performance.
Trump surrogate the Rev. Darrell Scott also took aim at the rapper:
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Jay Z repeatedly drops n-word, f-bomb during concert for Hillary Clinton
Jay Z was entirely uncensored at a concert for Hillary Clinton. businessinsider.com
Meanwhile, Trump, also campaigning Friday night, mocked celebrity endorsement of Clinton, who has been backed by a long list of A-list stars.
"I didn't have to bring J Lo or Jay Z" to fill rallies, the Republican told a cheering crowd in Pennsylvania, another battleground state.
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