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REVOLT Would Never! Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Cuts Away From Patti Labelle Performance

We’re just saying it wouldn’t happen on our watch.
REVOLT Would Never! Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Cuts Away From Patti Labelle Performance
By Keyaira Boone · Updated November 27, 2020

As we were munching on our beans, greens, potatoes and tomatoes, the 94th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade was taking place in Midtown Manhattan. 

Miss Patti Labelle blessed the event with her presence. The Grammy award-winning vocalist sang an uplifting version of her 2007 track, “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year,” in front of Macy’s flagship store in Herald Square, bringing authentic cheer to a virtual holiday season. 

She gave legendary runs from an elevated platform as dancers trotted around her and onlookers strained to catch a glimpse of her greatness through the social distancing barriers.  

REVOLT Would Never! Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Cuts Away From Patti Labelle Performance

But those who were taking in the moment from the comfort of their own homes, missed out on the diva’s vocals because the production allowed commentators to speak over her singing. Excuse, us?

As she continued performing, some of the hosts began announcing that actor Matthew Morrison was about to appear in the parade as the Grinch.  

The audacity to interrupt Patti Labelle TO INTRODUCE MATTHEW MORRISON AS THE GRINCH. #MacysParade pic.twitter.com/nOarOtpUcu

— crunchy | #BlackLivesMatter (@crispyempanada) November 26, 2020

Black Twitter immediately went up in flames as people expressed shock that mere average voices would dared obscuring the Queen’s enchanted crooning. But before they could properly crack their knuckles to start defending her, another horrific tragedy suddenly appeared on their screens. 

The television broadcast cut away from the performance while Labelle was still belting out the song.

REVOLT Would Never! Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Cuts Away From Patti Labelle Performance
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 20: Singer Patti LaBelle performs onstage at The Soundboard, Motor City Casino on October 20, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

That action was the final straw for the Twitter streets. They immediately doubled down on their efforts to drag the production team for what they saw as making a choice to disrespect Labelle’s talent. They spoke up about her musical impact and her importance to Black culture.

See how the people came together to cape for Labelle’s legacy below.

Who made the decision to first talk over & then cut away from the lovely & uplifting performance by the one & only Patti Labelle? Puh-lease! IS NOTHING SACRED? Do better. pic.twitter.com/rCRcdJACbp

— Logan Dee (@Anderhardt) November 26, 2020

The Legendary Patti LaBelle should never be talked over while she’s singing. It should be a crime. pic.twitter.com/Gl0LXikBq4

— Shamar English (@english_shamar) November 26, 2020

NBC
Don’t EVER cut away or TALK OVER Ms Patti Labelle when she is singing pic.twitter.com/sxbJFq6LNd

— CarolinaCHERCREW (@jameskwaters1) November 26, 2020

#MacysParade
WHO TF in their right minds first talks over, then cuts away from a FREAKING PATTI LABELLE performance!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/2E4VVXitkC

— 𝕋𝕪𝕣𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝔽𝕚𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕤𝕖 🔥🔥🔥 (@OhSayLesss) November 26, 2020

Talking over Patti LaBelle while she is performing??? pic.twitter.com/M886c5FRdT

— Cora (@Coralliferous) November 26, 2020

Who cut from #PattiLabelle?!!! The same folk adding unnecessary raisins today in… pic.twitter.com/LrjDlVllKx

— Khalilah (@TomBoyDivaLeela) November 26, 2020
TOPICS:  Macy’s Patti Labelle Thanksgiving
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