Producers of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) have clarified that Beyoncé was never scheduled to perform at the event, despite rampant online speculation suggesting otherwise. DNC executive producer Ricky Kirshner and director Glenn Weiss expressed their confusion over the persistence of the rumor, noting that even some staff members were convinced she would appear. They emphasized that there was no official communication about her involvement, and the hype seemed to stem from social media chatter, including misleading reports from outlets like TMZ. While Beyoncé did not attend, she did support Kamala Harris by allowing her song 'Freedom' to be used in campaign materials. The convention itself, which garnered over 26 million viewers, was described as a high-energy event focused on Harris as the Democratic nominee. Producers acknowledged the challenge of adapting the show in response to the late change in candidates, having only four weeks to adjust the program.