'Convicted predator to be the President of United States': Billie Eilish tears up at her concert after Donald Trump's big win
Billie Eilish could not have imagined she would go on from urging fans to vote for Kamala Harris to take the stage on the same day as Donald Trump's win. The 22-year-old could not control her emotions and got teary-eyed as she stopped mid-concert to quickly address her fans.
The Hollywood power fell short in front of Trump's giant who registered a big win in the US presidential elections 2024 following months of fierce campaigning. Pop star Billie Eilish, who aggressively endorsed Trump's opponent Kamala Harris, was heartbroken over the Democrat's loss and got teary-eyed as she took on the stage for her concert Hit Me Hard and Soft in Nashville on November 6. Earlier in the day, the LUNCH singer had called Trump's victory a 'war on women'.
Billie Eilish tears up at concert after Trump's win
Billie Eilish could not have imagined she would go on from urging fans to vote for Kamala to take the stage on the same day as Trump's win. The 22-year-old could not control her emotions and got teary-eyed as she stopped mid-concert to quickly address the Tennessee crowd.
"Waking up this morning, I kinda couldn't fathom doing a show on this day," she told her fans. "But, the longer the day went on I kinda had this feeling of it's such a privilege I get to do this with you guys and that we have this in a time that ..." Eilish said, pausing. "I just love you so much and I want you to know that you're safe with me and you're protected here and you're safe in this room."
Billie Eilish gets emotional during her concert in Nashville, Tennessee tonight.
¡ª Pop Base (@PopBase) November 7, 2024
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"And the song that we're about to do is a song that my bother Finneas and I wrote," Eilish continued as she introduced her 2021 song Your Power.
Billie labels Trump a 'convicted predator'
Billie Eilish expressed her personal experiences with exploitation and boundary violations, stating, "I've been taken advantage of... my boundaries were crossed, to say it politely." She then criticized the impending presidency of Trump, alleging he has a history of hatred toward women and labelled him a "convicted predator".
Billie Eilish delivers speech before performing ¡®Your Power¡¯ at her concert in Nashville, Tennessee tonight:
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¡°Someone who hates women so, so deeply is about to be the President. This song is for all the women out there. I love you, I support you.¡±
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Earlier, American rapper Cardi B had reacted to Trump's win with a 'I hate y'all message. She also posted a lengthy message to praise Kamala Harris for her election campaign.
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