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Here's what you should know about the performers at Kamala Harris's Milwaukee rally on Friday

Maia Pandey, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Updated
3 min read

Editor's note: This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccuracy.

In her fifth visit to the Milwaukee area since launching her presidential campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris will host a rally in Milwaukee on Friday with a slate of musical performers.

Former President Donald Trump will also visit the city in final days of the presidential race, hosting a rally at Fiserv Forum the same day as Harris. His campaign has not announced any additional guests for the rally, though Trump was joined by ex-Packers quarterback Brett Favre in Green Bay on Wednesday.

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Harris's rally will feature a line-up of all Black musicians, DJs and rappers — ranging from a local Milwaukee DJ to a nationally acclaimed band that recently celebrated its 60th anniversary.

Here's to know about the Harris rally on Friday, from musical guests to venue and time.

A stage is set up at Veterans Park in Milwaukee on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to speak in Milwaukee on Friday evening.
A stage is set up at Veterans Park in Milwaukee on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024. Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to speak in Milwaukee on Friday evening.

Who's speaking and performing at the Harris rally on Friday?

At least one celebrity speaker and five musical guests are slated to headline the Milwaukee rally, according to the Wisconsin Democrats event page:

Cardi B

One of the most successful female rappers of all time, Cardi B is known for hits like "Bodak Yellow" and "I Like It." She is listed as a guest speaker for the rally — meaning she is unlikely to perform, but will almost certainly deliver a speech endorsing Harris.

PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 26: Cardi B attends the Messika Paris Womenswear Spring-Summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on September 26, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Francois Durand/Getty Images for Messika) ORG XMIT: 776215125 ORIG FILE ID: 2174792113
PARIS, FRANCE - SEPTEMBER 26: Cardi B attends the Messika Paris Womenswear Spring-Summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on September 26, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Francois Durand/Getty Images for Messika) ORG XMIT: 776215125 ORIG FILE ID: 2174792113

DJ GEMINI GILLY

DJ Gemini Gilly is a "Milwaukee-born and bred DJ and curator," according to her website. She has opened for artists like SZA, Aminé and Ja Rule, as well serving as the official DJ for the Wisconsin Badgers women's basketball team.

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In an Instagram post announcing she would perform at the rally, the local DJ wrote, "Thank you God for this gift, I can’t wait to share it as we rally behind @kamalaharris!"

Flo Milli

Flo Milli is another leading female rapper and songwriter, with "Never Lose Me" and "Conceited" among her most popular hits. Earlier this year, she released her latest studio album, "Fine Ho, Stay," which became her most successful yet.

The Isley Brothers

The Isley Brothers are a musical group originally founded in the 1950s by four brothers from Ohio. The membership of the group has evolved over the decades to include various men in the Isley family, though the group has continued to churn out hits like "Shout!" and "For the Love of You, Pts. 1 & 2."

"There is only one band in the history of American music that had a proven influence on both The Beatles and the rapper Ice Cube, and had a hit in six straight decades, from the ‘50s to the ‘00s," their website reads.

MC Lyte

Considered a trailblazer of American rap, MC Lyte made history in 1988 by becoming the first female solo rapper to release a studio album, with her debut, "Lyte as a Rock." In August, she released her ninth studio album, "1 of 1," which came nine years after her last release.

GloRilla

Tennessee-born rapper GloRilla rose to fame with her 2022 hit "F.N.F. (Let's Go)," which earned her a GRAMMY nomination for Best Rap Performance last year. She released her debut studio album, "Glorious," earlier this month.

GloRilla opens for Lil Baby at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023.
GloRilla opens for Lil Baby at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023.

Where will Harris's rally on Friday be?

The Harris campaign has not yet announced a venue for the Friday concert.

When is Harris's Friday rally?

The rally will run from 6 to 10 p.m., according to the event page.

How to attend Harris rally in Milwaukee

People interested in attending the rally must RSVP through the Wisconsin Democrats event page. The rally is free to attend, but an RSVP does not guarantee admission. Attendees will receive specific instructions about the event via email 12 to 24 hours beforehand, according to the page.

This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Who's performing at the Kamala Harris rally in Milwaukee on Friday?

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