Fergie has apologized for her bizarre and widely mocked rendition of the National Anthem that she sang during the opening of the NBA All-Star game.
‘I’ve always been honored and proud to perform the national anthem and last night I wanted to try something special for the NBA. 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,’ she told TMZ.
Fergie was ridiculed online by viewers and celebrities alike following her performance at the Los Angeles’ Staples Center on Sunday.
The 42-year-old songstress was heavily mocked for her rendition of the National Anthem at Sunday’s game at Los Angeles’ Staples Center
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and others in the stadium could be seen snickering while Fergie put her spin on the song
Khloe Kardashian summed up the early antics of the game when she said: ‘This All Star opening is confusing me. WTF is going on? Anyone?’
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and others in the stadium could be seen snickering while Fergie put her spin on the song, and even athletes were seen getting in a few laughs.
Khloe Kardashian summed it up perfectly on Twitter saying: ‘This All Star opening is confusing me. WTF is going on? Anyone?’
She had been criticized for singing over a pre-recorded version of the National Anthem at Barack Obama’s second inauguration only to wow journalists when she sang it at the Super Bowl press conference in 2013.
Fergie’s performance, which was watched by Beyonce and her daughter Blue Ivy in the crowd, was quickly labeled ‘the worst rendition ever’ by those who could not believe she chose to sing the ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ in such a way.
‘Bruhhhh #fergie #NBAAllStar,’ stated a different user who posted that Fergie singing made Colin Kaepernick stand with the slogan ‘Fergie sang that Anthem so bad, Kaepernick stood up and told her not to disrespect the Anthem like that.’
‘What IS this f*ckery?? #Fergie,’ asked another user using a gif of Prince.
To make matters worse, Beyonce was also in attendance at the stadium (pictured with daughter Blue Ivy Carter, and mother Tina Knowles with her husband actor Richard Lawson)
‘Bruhhhh #fergie #NBAAllStar,’ stated a different user who posted that Fergie singing made Colin Kaepernick stand
‘What IS this f*ckery?? #Fergie,’ asked another user using a gif of Prince
Chynna Jeremiah shared a gif of a character from bob’s burger and said: ‘#Fergie sounded like the lady who sings oil spill from bobs burgers’
One user noticed: ‘Not only is Steph Curry on twitter during the #NBAAllStar game, but he’s liking tweets about how bad Fergie was (crying face emojis)’
‘Fergie’s Natl Anthem was an alternative fact,’ said actress Amanda Seales
Bob Saget joked: ‘Fergie’s rendition of the National Anthem was originally written by Francis Scott Out of Key’
Chynna Jeremiah shared a gif of a character from bob’s burger and said: ‘#Fergie sounded like the lady who sings oil spill from bobs burgers.’
One user noticed: ‘Not only is Steph Curry on twitter during the #NBAAllStar game, but he’s liking tweets about how bad Fergie was (crying face emojis).’
‘The American national anthem was based off a 1770s drinking song,’ said actor Robert Wuhl.
‘I’m assuming @Fergie was taking it back to its drunken roots with her performance at tonight’s #NBAAllStar game.’
Famous faces: Lou Adler, Jack Nicholson and Arnold Schwarzenegger were in attendance at the game
Having fun: Jimmy looked to be having fun at the game at the Staples Center on Sunday
Shade: Issa Rae and Cardi B couldn’t be bothered by the bright lights and were able to hide their eyes during Fergie’s performance with their stellar shades
Author Daniel Jose-Older shared a gif of someone jingling a set of keys and added: ‘pick one fergie #NBAAllStar.’
‘Fergie’s Natl Anthem was an alternative fact,’ said actress Amanda Seales.
Bob Saget joked: ‘Fergie’s rendition of the National Anthem was originally written by Francis Scott Out of Key.’
Britni Danielle added a gif of President Donald Trump and chimed: ‘Let’s be real, #Fergie gave the U.S. the anthem it deserves right now. I mean you see who the president is, right?’
‘The American national anthem was based off a 1770s drinking song,’ said actor Robert Wuhl before adding his own dose of petty
Author Daniel Jose-Older shared a gif of someone jingling a set of keys and added: ‘pick one fergie #NBAAllStar’
Britni Danielle added a gif of President Donald Trump and chimed: Let’s be real, #Fergie gave the U.S. the anthem it deserves right now. I mean you see who the president is, right?’
‘My laptop froze at this exact moment #NBAAllStar2018 #Fergie,’ shared another user
‘Who saw Fergie’s national anthem performance at the NBA All Star Game? I think mine was better lowkey,’ said Roseanne Barr who in 1990 gave her own questionable version
‘My laptop froze at this exact moment #NBAAllStar2018 #Fergie,’ shared another user.
‘Who saw Fergie’s national anthem performance at the NBA All Star Game? I think mine was better lowkey,’ said Roseanne Barr who in 1990 gave her own questionable version.
It was an eventful NBA All-Star Game that saw many not too thrilled with comedian Kevin Hart’s strange opener that ran longer than 15 minutes. He cracked awkward one-liners after almost every player’s introductions.
The ‘Team Lebron’ versus ‘Team Curry’ spectacle seemed to be a hit for a game as it was the first time captains could pick their teams.
Lebron James managed to pull out ahead as the better for this particular squabble, claiming victory with a score of 148-145.
Adam DeVine and Kevin Hart joined Queen Latifah on the stage
Lebron James managed to pull out ahead as the better for this particular squabble, claiming victory with a score of 148-145
LeBron’s squad: (Back Row) John Wall, Paul George, Kevin Love, Kevin Durant, Anthony Davis, Andre Drummond, LaMarcus Aldridge and Kemba Walker. (Middle Row) Jama Mahlalela, Nick Nurse, Dwane Casey, Rex Kalamian (Front Row) Goran Dragic, Bradley Beal, Kyrie Irving, LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, Victor Oladipo, and DeMarcus Cousins of Team LeBron pose for a portrait
New format: (Back row) Brett Gunning, Damian Lillard, Draymond Green, Karl-Anthony Towns, Joel Embiid, Giannis, Antetokounmpo, Jimmy Butler, Al Horford, Mike D’Antoni (Front Row) Jeff Bzdelik, Klay Thompson, James Harden, Stephen Curry, DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Lowry, Roy Rogers of Team Stephen pose for a portrait during the NBA All-Star Game