mardi 20 février 2018
Fergie's Rendition of the National Anthem at the NBA All-Star Game Has People Very Confused
Update: Fergie released a statement via TMZ after the controversy surrounding her rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner." It reads: "I've always been honored and proud to perform the national anthem and last night I wanted to try something special for the NBA," she stated. "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."
Original Post: Fergie performed a blues version of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the NBA All-Star game in Los Angeles on Sunday, and people had a lot to say about it. Retired basketball player and Inside the NBA analyst Charles Barkley joked he "needed a cigarette" after the 42-year-old's performance, while Shaquille O'Neal came to her defense, saying, "Fergie, I love you. It was different. It was sexy. I liked it. Leave her alone," according to ESPN. When the singer finished her version of the song, she got a huge cheers from the audience, and she said, "Let's play some basketball!" The internet had a lot of feelings about the whole thing. Keep scrolling to see her performance and how some players reacted.






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