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Must-See: Beyoncé Sings the National Anthem Live at NFL Press Conference

She sang the song live before a room full of reporters to put the lip-syncing drama to rest!
Beyoncé Sings the National Anthem Live
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By Derrick Bryson Taylor · Updated October 28, 2020
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“Any questions?” That’s what Beyoncé said after nailing the National Anthem at today’s press conference about her half-time show at this Sunday’s Super Bowl. It comes a little over a week after her lip-synching scandal rocked the media. For days, fans and critics debated over what actually happened.

According to Beyoncé, the conditions were not the best to perform, and she didn’t get a chance to rehearse with the band. “I am a perfectionist,” said Beyoncé, dressed in white. “One thing about me, I practice until my feet bleed. I did not have time to rehearse with the orchestra. It was a live television show. An important emotional show for me. One of my proudest moments. Due to the weather, due to the delay, due to no proper sound check, I did not feel comfortable taking a risk. It was about the president and the inauguration. I wanted to make him and my country proud. I decided to sing along with my pre-recorded track… I’m very proud of my performance. “

Check out Beyoncé’s live performance below.


TOPICS:  Beyonce Knowles