Ledisi, Super Bowl and Black National Anthem

Who is Ledisi? Meet the Super Bowl 59 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' performer
Here's what you need to know about Ledisi, who will be performing "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at Super Bowl 59.
Ledisi sings Black National Anthem at Super Bowl LIX
Photo courtesy of Roland JackThis year's Super Bowl featured R&B singer Ledisi performing the Black National Anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing." This
Ledisi performs 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' at the Super Bowl and the networks explode against the black national anthem
Controversy was not to be missed at Super Bowl LIX and before the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles took to the field at the Superdome in New Orleans, Ledisi performed
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Superbowl 2025: Ledisi's Black National Anthem Rendition Shuts down Haters and Stuns the Internet
In a striking white gown and backed by a New Orleans youth choir, The Root 100 honoree brought the house down with her out-of-this-world vocals, doing incredible justice to the historic and powerful song. Her rendition immediately went viral on the internet moments after it aired, with viewers rushing to social media to praise the singer.
MAGA Outraged by Super Bowl Black National Anthem Performance
The MAGA contingent and prominent right-wing commentators were outraged at the inclusion of the Black national anthem at the Super Bowl. Newsweek has reached out to a representative for the NFL outside of regular working hours via email for comment.
Super Bowl LIX Black national anthem performance creates social media frenzy
Grammy Award-winning artist Ledisi sings "Lift Every Voice and Sing," otherwise known as the Black national anthem, in her home city before Super Bowl LIX.
Ledisi Delivers Powerful Rendition Of Black National Anthem At Super Bowl
Grammy award-winning vocalist and New Orleans native Ledisi delivered a captivating performance of the "Black National Anthem" at this year's Super Bowl.
Video: Black National Anthem At Super Bowl 59 Goes Viral
Super Bowl 59 is less than an hour from kickoff at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Super Bowl, featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, will kick off shortly after 6:30 p.
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Top Fashion Moments From Super Bowl LIX: Ledisi, Doechii, Kendrick Lamar, Jalen Hurts, & More
From Ledisi’s angelic ensemble to Blue Ivy’s cool oversized jacket, the fashion moments at the NFL Super Bowl LIX were ...
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MAGA Contingent Clutches Racist Pearls After Ledisi Performs Black National Anthem At Super Bowl LIX, Black Xitter Loved Seeing Them BIG MAD
As expected, the MAGA contingent was once again BIG MAD at the Black National Anthem being sung at the Super Bowl.
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NFL Announces Live Visual Album Featuring Super Bowl LIX Performances — With More Upside for Apple Music
The NFL is dropping a live visual album for Super Bowl LIX with performances from Jon Batiste, Trombone Shorty, Lauren Daigle ...
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Who Is Ledisi? Fun Facts About the 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' Performer at Super Bowl LIX
In 2021, the NFL began to include “Lift Every Voice and Sing” with the Super Bowl pregame. Alicia Keys, Mary Mary and Andra Day have previously performed the song for the Big Game. Ledisi’s first ...
Ledisi’s Super Bowl 2025 ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing’ Outfit Features a White Tailored Suit With Dramatic Flowing Skirt
The Grammy-winning singer was backed by the Greater New Orleans High School Choral Collective for her performance.
Who is singing 'Lift Every Voice and Sing'? What to know about Ledisi
NEW ORLEANS — Grammy Award-winning R&B powerhouse Ledisi will perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at Super Bowl LIX in New ...
Some to boycott Super Bowl LIX over NFL decision
The NFL’s decision to remove “End Racism” from the field and instead use “Choose Love” in the back of one of the end zones at ...