The singer was destined to interpret the National Black Anthem in the Super Bowl this weekend became visibly emotional when he talked about his pride in the controversial song.
'Lift Every Voice and Sing' is traditionally sung during the festivities prior to the game in the NFL season of the NFL season, but has been the subject of a fierce debate in recent years.
The supporters of Maga and the Republicans in particular have been asking that the song be boycotted, with the interpretation of last year before the Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas that caused a considerable violent reaction.
However, in the midst of the controversy, the American singer and composer Ledisi will perform the anthem this Sunday in New Orleans, where President Donald Trump will be in the house to see the heads of Kansas City face the Philadelphia Eagles.
Ledisi defended the tears while arguing what the anthem means for her at a press conference on the departure of the Super Bowl, admitting that she is “overwhelmed” in this position.
“I feel that I am aligned with greatness to stop at this time and sing that song,” said the 52 -year -old man. “So that's all I can say, I feel honored.”
The American singer Ledisi is playing the black national anthem at the Super Bowl this weekend
The controversial song, played by Andra Day last year (in the photo), is the theme of the debate
After recognizing that he was getting excited, Ledisi revealed that he has been “drowned” since he received the offer to act in the Super Bowl.
'I think I'm drowned all the time, even (from) the phone call. Start there, 'he continued.
'But I am used to this in my career, at times, representing the past and the future and current state of the world, I am used to that pressure.
'I just remember who I am doing. I remember my ancestors, I remember that everyone who expected this moment feels hopeful and feels represented.
'So yes, I drowned. I am drowned all the time. But I have a job to do.
In the Super Bowl LVII in 2023, the republican politician and Trump's old loyal Kari Lake was news when he refused to defend the black anthem.
In social networks after the game, she wrote: “I am here for the national anthem.”
It remains to be seen how Trump responds to this year's performance of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing', which was originally written in 1899 by James Weldon Johnson.
Ledisi got excited to discuss how much it means to raise every voice and sing 'for her
President Donald Trump will also attend the Super Bowl this weekend in New Orleans
Trump's loyal, Kari Lake, refused to stand while the black anthem was played in 2023
The president, who confirmed on Tuesday that he will be in the game this weekend, has caused controversy to see the initiatives of equity and inclusion of diversity (DEI) in the United States since his re -election last month.
According The AtléticoSunday's confrontation between the Chiefs and the Eagles will be the first Super Bowl since 2021 in not including 'end of racism' messages in the back of each final area.
It is believed that the NFL decision led a high -ranking official to express concern in the light of the president's controversial comments on Dei.
The NFL has long been a vehicle for the political debate, from the 49ers star, Colin Kaepernick, kneeling during the national anthem in 2016, to the players who make 'The Trump Dance' during the 2024 election campaign.
In the Super Bowl last year, Andra Day conducted the Black National Anthem, and she was also received by a considerable reaction from the Maga supporters and the Republicans.
The representative of Florida, Matt Gaetz (R), tweeted an exchange he had with his wife saying that he would not be seeing the program because, “they are desecrating the national anthem of the United States by interpreting something called” Black National Anthem. “
The NFL has also chosen to eliminate messages of 'final racism' from the final areas in the Super Bowl
The conservative commentator Megyn Kelly wrote: 'The so -called Black National Anthem does not belong to the Super Bowl. We already have a national anthem and includes everyone.
However, as the calls to the song are boycott, they continue to accumulate a rhythm, ESPN's presenter, Stephen A. Smith, has issued a scathing verdict in the reaction to the national national anthem in an exclusive interview with Dailymail.com.
“I understand that society can be very polarizing sometimes, but the reality is that the segments of our population have the right to be proud of their culture, its people,” said Smith in New Orleans this week.
He continued: 'Everyone has the right to feel the way they feel … if you are not harming anyone else, leave it.
'When we start telling people how to think and how to feel, even when they are not damaging anyone else? Now you are playing the American fabric.
'That's not the United States. Freedom of expression, freedom of religion, freedom to think, being a free thinker, that is what makes the United States special, and that is what we have to remember. '