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Ledisi to Perform Black Anthem Amid Super Bowl Controversy

2/6/2025

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Ledisi is set to grace Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans with a powerful rendition of the black national anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing." This performance comes amid heated controversy, as critics, including supporters of Donald Trump, urge a boycott, claiming the anthem is redundant next to "The Star-Spangled Banner." The NFL remains a battleground for political discourse and cultural representation.

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Ledisi is set to grace Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans with a powerful rendition of the black national anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing." This performance comes amid heated controversy, as critics, including supporters of Donald Trump, urge a boycott, claiming the anthem is redundant next to "The Star-Spangled Banner." The NFL remains a battleground for political discourse and cultural representation.