LOS ANGELES -- Fergie released a statement Monday after facing sharp criticism for her performance of the national anthem at Sunday’s NBA All-Star game.
The singer says she tried her best and is always “honored and proud to perform the national anthem.”
Read Fergie’s full statement below:
"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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During the performance, Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green was caught snickering.
Many saw the moment and began tweeting about the singers rendition of the anthem.
Watch the full performance below:
Fergie singing the National Anthem at the 2018 NBA All-Star Game like Amy Winehouse impersonating Jessica Simpson is something you all need to watch. pic.twitter.com/EX8fxrhbTO
— Danny Pellegrino (@DannyPellegrino) February 19, 2018
