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While the crowd erupted in excitement at her unexpected presence, it was not entirely out of the blue. Sources familiar with the event hinted at Beyoncé's participation earlier in the week, indicating that she would join Harris on stage. Still, her appearance sparked delight among fans, especially following previous speculation that she might be performing at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago a couple of months prior.
However, representatives for Beyoncé stated that those earlier performance rumors were unfounded, reassuring fans that she was never scheduled to appear at that event. This lack of clarity, coupled with her tendency to maintain an air of mystery, meant that fans were poised for anything.