That's how Fergie ended one of the most perplexing National Anthem renditions you'll ever see. On Sunday evening, ex-Black Eyed Peas star Fergie sung the National Anthem before the 2018 NBA All-Star Game.
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Instead of performing the song in a traditional manner, Fergie did something that was more dramatic and bluesy. (Maybe she was trying to pay homage to Marvin Gaye, who, in 1983, did a polarizing rendition of the National Anthem at the NBA All-Star Game.
Fergie's rendition was odd. And you could tell right away it wasn't going well. The NBA cam caught various amused reaction shots of players and stars in the audience:
Right after the performance was done, social media reacted in the acidy kind of way it usually does. Here are some of the best Twitter reactions to Fergie's performance:
Fergie herself has not yet respond to the reactions around her anthem. (Has anyone checked up on her?)
If you haven't watched it yet, check out her performance below.
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\u201cWho saw Fergie's national anthem performance at the NBA All Star Game? I think mine was better lowkey\u201d
\u201cIn the midst of all this Fergie buffoonery, I want to remind you all that Whitney Houston has the greatest performance of the National Anthem in American History. \nFun Fact: It hit no. 6 on the Hot 100 after the 9/11 attacks.\u201d
