Former vice president Kamala Harris’ 2024 presidential campaign finance reports have raised questions about payments made to firms connected to high-profile celebrities who endorsed her. Some of the payments include $50,000 to LeBron James’ production firm, SpringHill Entertainment, and nearly $59,000 to rapper Cardi B’s company, Washpoppin INC. Other celebrities like Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Khalid, Gracie Abrams, Oprah Winfrey, and Rev. Al Sharpton were also paid various amounts for their involvement in Harris’ campaign events.
Despite the scrutiny, the Harris campaign denies allegations of paying celebrities for endorsements. Campaign spokesperson Adrienne Elrod insists that no celebrities were directly paid for their support.
LeBron James had endorsed Harris and produced an advertisement criticizing Donald Trump, but he himself claims he was not paid for his endorsement. Cardi B also publicly claimed she did not receive any payment for her support.
The revelations about celebrity payments have sparked controversy, particularly as they were made after the election and some celebrities denied being compensated. The large sums paid to celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Rev. Al Sharpton have raised eyebrows.
In the face of mounting criticism, the Harris campaign remains steadfast in their denial of paying celebrities for endorsements. The campaign maintains that all payments were for legitimate campaign activities and production costs, and not for celebrity endorsements.
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