via Instagram/@lizzobeeatingMusic / NewsMusic / NewsLizzo, aka Auntie Sam, urges fans to vote‘Auntie Sam out here doin what she gotta do to get y’all to vote!’ShareLink copied ✔️October 13, 2020October 13, 2020TextThom Waite The run-up to the US presidential election on November 3 has seen a wave of public figures encouraging young people to get out and vote, from Billie Eilish to Gen Z TikTokers, and Frank Ocean to YouTuber Tana Mongeau (who’s offered free nudes in exchange for a Joe Biden vote). Now, Lizzo has joined calls for voter participation, encouraging her fans to register to vote via an Instagram post in which she’s dressed up as Uncle Sam (or, more appropriately, Auntie Sam). “Hey YOU,” she writes in the caption. “Have you felt the same disconnect from this country? Have YOU felt like this nation is your house but not your home?” “It’s because we are on stolen land trying to live within laws written by white men FOR white men in 1787. I see YOU using your power of protest and your freedom of speech. I see YOU unlearning the narrow scope of our history and seeking the truth.” Lizzo’s subsequent call to vote comes alongside a new phone line, which fans can text to make sure they’re registered to vote, confirm their polling location, and get reminders for the elections. Previously, Lizzo has also interviewed the Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris on her Instagram (seemingly following the lead of Cardi B, who filmed an interview with Biden back in August). Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.READ MORECorridos tumbados: A guide to Mexico’s most controversial music genreSekou is the 21-year-old baritone making 70s soul cool again Dsquared2Dsquared2 turns up the Heated Rivalry at Milan Fashion WeekDon’t Be Dumb: The top 5 features on A$AP Rocky’s new album The rise of ‘Britainicana’: How Westside Cowboy are reshaping UK indieR!R!Riot is Taiwan’s pluggnb princessWhen did UK underground rap get so Christian? Why listening parties are everywhere right nowA night out with Feng, the ‘positive punk’ of UK UgDoppel-gäng gäng gäng: 7 times artists used body doublesWesley Joseph is the Marty Supreme of R&B (only nicer) How Turnstile are reinventing hardcore for the internet ageEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy