NBA All-Star Game performer Chaka Khan ripped on social media for ‘butchering’ National Anthem
CHAKA Khan was ripped by fans after her rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner during the 2020 NBA All-Star Game last night. The singer, songwriter and ten-time Grammy winner definitely made the National Anthem her own to the point where the song was almost unrecognizable. Before last night’s big game, the 66-year-old Chicago native took to […]
CHAKA Khan was ripped by fans after her rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner during the 2020 NBA All-Star Game last night.
The singer, songwriter and ten-time Grammy winner definitely made the National Anthem her own to the point where the song was almost unrecognizable.
Before last night’s big game, the 66-year-old Chicago native took to the court to sing the National Anthem and unfortunately, a lot of fans were not happy with her version.
One fan wrote it out plain and simple: “Okay, I’ll say it. Chaka Khan was horrific last night.”
Another one said it more dramatically: “Couldn’t sleep last night, nonstop nightmares, waking up in cold sweats, constant and continuous tossing and turning. All I could hear were the sounds of Chaka Khan signing at last night’s ASG.”
And another one wrote about their disappointment: “Sorry Kaya, most of the time I always agree with you, but this? No way … it was so bad, words can’t describe …”
And although some fans were happy with Chaka Khan’s rendition of the anthem, most people dragged her on social media.
One fan wrote: “Similarly, sometimes you can add your own flair to a song; other times, it’s better to stick to the original version. I’m looking at you, Chaka Khan.”
Another one said: “Note to Chaka Khan: I feel for you.”
And another one tweeted out: “I love Chaka Khan but that Star-Spangled Banner was not her finest performance. Sounded like an animal in pain.”
Chaka Khan was recently kicked off the Masked Singer and revealed herself to be Miss Monster.
Fans were outraged as she was eliminated after three weeks and even more so when judge Ken Jeong first suggested it was Dolly Parton hiding in the costume.
She handled her exit gracefully and told fans: “It was great fun. It was very different, I’m glad I had a nice little stay. We did well.”
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Similarly, other artists – like Carl Lewis – have received backlash for putting their spin on the National Anthem.
Most recently, Fergie was teased relentlessly when she sang during the 2018 NBA All-Star Game.
The Black Eyed Peas singer had to later apologize for her performance.
She told TMZ: “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.”
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