At this past Sunday’s annual NBA All-Star game, fans all over the world were provided with one of the most interesting renditions of the National Anthem. Fergie’s rendition of the anthem attempted to call back to Marvin Gaye’s anthem at the 1983 NBA All-Star game in Los Angeles. However, Fergie’s attempt fell flat and she bas been criticized all over social media since her performance on Sunday.
This All Star opening is confusing me. WTF is going on? Anyone?
— Khloé (@khloekardashian) February 19, 2018
Who saw Fergie's national anthem performance at the NBA All Star Game? I think mine was better lowkey
— Roseanne Barr (@therealroseanne) February 19, 2018
Meanwhile back in the states… I leave for a couple of days and y’all lose your muthafucking mind!! Why did this happen? Not everyone supposed to do this y’all! You might as well should have ask me to sing. Wtf?!https://t.co/M7eIzgGBrk
— Leslie Jones 🦋 (@Lesdoggg) February 19, 2018
On Monday, Fergie released a statement discussing the feedback she received regarding her performance. She stated,
“I’ve always been honored and proud to perform the national anthem and last night I wanted to try something special for the NBA,” says the 42-year-old singer. “I’m a risk taker artistically, but clearly this rendition didn’t strike the intended tone. I love this country and honestly tried my best.”
It may be a while before Fergie will be invited to perform the National Anthem at any event.
