Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton enlisted some star power on Friday with a concert featuring Jay Z, Beyonce, Chance the Rapper and Big Sean, part of an effort to drum up excitement behind her campaign the weekend before Election Day.
The group of rap and hip hop icons urged voters to head to the polls on Tuesday and firmly backed Clinton's candidacy, reported CNN.
"I want my daughter to grow up seeing a women lead our country and knowing that her possibilities are limitless. "And that's why I am with her," said Beyonce, sporting a black-and-white polka dot pantsuit.
Her performance was backed by dancers in blue pantsuits, an obvious reference to Clinton.
The Cleveland concert, meant to drive up turnout among young people in Ohio, was announced weeks ago, but only as a Jay Z performance, not a joint appearance with his wife.
"We have unfinished business to do. More barriers to break and with your help, a glass ceiling to crack once and for all!" Clinton told the audience after the concert.
Clinton came out after a duet by Jay Z and Beyonce. In her short speech, Clinton quoted something the iconic rapper said during his 2008 performance for then Senate Barack Obama.
"And remember," Clinton said, "Jay memorably said something we should all recall: Rosa Parks sat so Martin Luther could walk. And Martin Luther walked so Barack Obama could ran. And Barack Obama ran so all the children could fly!"
No one mentioned Donald Trump by name on stage, but multiple performers made mention of his candidacy.
"This other guy, I don't have any ill will ... He cannot be my president," Jay Z said.
"He cannot be our president. Once you divide us, you weaken us, we are stronger together. And without further ado, I would like to introduce to you the next president of the United State, Miss Hillary Clinton."
Beyonce has long been a Clinton supporter. She attended a Clinton fundraiser in New York City in 2015, but Friday night was the first time Beyonce has performed for Clinton.
Clinton's campaign has turned to a number of high-profile celebrities -- and concerts -- to spur young people to vote.
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony performed at a concert with Clinton in Miami on Saturday, Miley Cyrus knocked on doors at George Mason University last month and Katy Perry, who will perform with Clinton on Saturday night in Philadelphia, campaigned in Las Vegas last month.
Jay Z and Beyonce urged voters to head to the polls on Tuesday to close out the event.
"We have to think about the future of our daughters, our sons and vote for someone who cares for them as much as we do. If you are ready for freedom, make some noise," Beyonce said.
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