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'Fergie 2.0': All Star's national anthem rendition slammed
Fans are taking to Twitter over a controversial rendition of the US National Anthem that stole the limelight at the NBA All Star game this afternoon.
After singer Fergie was slammed over her take on The Star-Spangled Banner at the same game in 2018, the performance has always been under a microscope, and it looks like this year’s take has gone down like a balloon.
Sung by Chicago-based soul singer, Chaka Khan, the long-winded performance came under fire for its length and some pitch issues.
The ten-time Grammy winner has prompted division online, with many unimpressed by the version.
Fans react on Twitter
Fans couldn’t help but draw a parallel to the aforementioned Fergie debacle, sharing a flurry of tweets comparing the two.
Chaka Khan giving Fergie a run for her money.
— Heat Nation (@HeatNationCom) February 17, 2020
Fergi had the worst national anthem of all time
Chaka Khan “Hold my beer” #NBAAllStarGame— Jim Russell (@JimRussellSD) February 17, 2020
Some were impressed by the heartfelt take on the tune, even saying they ‘loved’ the performance.
I love when people put some soul on the national anthem!! Shoutout to Chaka Khan! 😂😂 get yours!
— Dave Walker III (@LoveSimplyDave) February 17, 2020
Chaka Khan’s anthem was so unique, brave, and beautiful. Take that haters.
— Dick Vitalis (@SurferForLife96) February 17, 2020
66-year-old Chaka Khan singing the national anthem with a twang and soul and with a Chicago No. 23 sweatshirt hanging off her shoulder...
Y'all weren't ready— Candace Buckner (@CandaceDBuckner) February 17, 2020
However, the overall sentiment didn’t fall in the 66-year-olds favour.
I adore Chaka Khan. She is a living legend, but I DID NOT like that rendition of the Star Spangled Banner AT ALL. Lord help her. #NBAAllStar pic.twitter.com/UVwfMDA1d7
— TripleR 💜☃🇵🇷 (@TerpGrad01) February 17, 2020
“That was absolutely terrible,” one summed it up.
The notoriously difficult gig is known for the brutal backlash singer’s who miss the mark are subject to.
Chaka is a legend in American music and widely considered the queen of funk.
She shot to fame as the front-woman of Rufus in the 1970’s and has gone on to win an armful of Grammys and other awards.
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