National anthem terrible is the Chiefs vs Chargers in Brazil.

[SteveSS]

A black guy in dashiki robe played the the anthem on a saxaphone with a guy on the bass fiddle playing some other song. Maybe some sort of jazz number. Embarassing. Brazil's anthem was so much better.

I got talked into watching this game.

 

[SteveSS]

Already in the news.

NFL fans have ripped into the performance of the national anthem prior to the Chiefs' game against the Chargers in Brazil on Friday night.

Jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington performed The Star-Spangled Banner ahead of the matchup in Sao Paulo, marking the NFL's second regular-season game in Brazil.

However, fans were left unimpressed by the unique instrumental rendition prior to the game and let their feelings be known on social media.

One fan wrote on X: 'The worst national anthem performance of all time. Nice going NFL'. Another user posted: 'This national anthem is an abject disgrace.'

Similarly, one fan swiftly took to social media and said: 'Holy f*** this might be the worst national anthem I’ve ever heard'.

Washington, 44, is an acclaimed composer known for fusing jazz with soul, funk and hip-hop influences.

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NFL fans have ripped into the performance of the national anthem prior to the Chiefs' game

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Jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington performed The Star-Spangled Banner before the game

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The anthem is traditionally one of the most scrutinized moments in any NFL broadcast and Washington's interpretation drew negative responses on social media.

The decision to tap Washington for the anthem was part of a broader push by the NFL to reflect a more global and culturally diverse audience.

NFL Senior Director for Global Game Presentation Tim Tubito said before the game: 'With our incredible NFL fan base in Brazil and across the world, we worked hand-in-hand with our YouTube partners to tap into the larger Latin Pop music scene with an innovative, global artist.

'We're thrilled to welcome Kamasi Washington… honoring the sounds of Latin America and delivering… a historic performance on YouTube.'

Just one day prior, Boyz II Men's rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner was similarly criticized by fans tuning in on the opening night of the NFL.

The three-piece group, who are all from Philadelphia, are big Eagles fans but that didn't protect them from some savage verdicts from viewers of the curtain-raising game of the 2025 season, where the Philadelphia Eagles host Dallas Cowboys.

'This is the worst national anthem to ever start any sports season,' one fan wrote on X as the trio were singing.

Another said: 'I know how good Boyz II Men 'could've' done that. Holy s*** that hurt.

 

[kiwigtx]

Already in the news.

NFL fans have ripped into the performance of the national anthem prior to the Chiefs' game against the Chargers in Brazil on Friday night.

Jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington performed The Star-Spangled Banner ahead of the matchup in Sao Paulo, marking the NFL's second regular-season game in Brazil.

However, fans were left unimpressed by the unique instrumental rendition prior to the game and let their feelings be known on social media.

One fan wrote on X: 'The worst national anthem performance of all time. Nice going NFL'. Another user posted: 'This national anthem is an abject disgrace.'

Similarly, one fan swiftly took to social media and said: 'Holy f*** this might be the worst national anthem I’ve ever heard'.

Washington, 44, is an acclaimed composer known for fusing jazz with soul, funk and hip-hop influences.

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NFL fans have ripped into the performance of the national anthem prior to the Chiefs' game
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Jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington performed The Star-Spangled Banner before the game
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The anthem is traditionally one of the most scrutinized moments in any NFL broadcast and Washington's interpretation drew negative responses on social media.

The decision to tap Washington for the anthem was part of a broader push by the NFL to reflect a more global and culturally diverse audience.

NFL Senior Director for Global Game Presentation Tim Tubito said before the game: 'With our incredible NFL fan base in Brazil and across the world, we worked hand-in-hand with our YouTube partners to tap into the larger Latin Pop music scene with an innovative, global artist.

'We're thrilled to welcome Kamasi Washington… honoring the sounds of Latin America and delivering… a historic performance on YouTube.'

Just one day prior, Boyz II Men's rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner was similarly criticized by fans tuning in on the opening night of the NFL.

The three-piece group, who are all from Philadelphia, are big Eagles fans but that didn't protect them from some savage verdicts from viewers of the curtain-raising game of the 2025 season, where the Philadelphia Eagles host Dallas Cowboys.

'This is the worst national anthem to ever start any sports season,' one fan wrote on X as the trio were singing.

Another said: 'I know how good Boyz II Men 'could've' done that. Holy s*** that hurt.

Sounds like Roseanne Barr's crotch-grabbing effort has finally been surpassed.

Just when you thought the NFL couldn't sink any lower.....

 

[Cojohnso1]

My Fantasy team had X. Worthy as my WR2. He got hurt on first series by his own teammate. Out for game.

Not a good start for 2025 season. Lol

 

[dadsbee]

 

[Cojohnso1]

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Yeah. The Europeans think it's cute when we whine about NBA flops. They just "Really? Hold my pint and watch this."

 

[WileE]

Sounds like Roseanne Barr's crotch-grabbing effort has finally been surpassed.

Just when you thought the NFL couldn't sink any lower.....

It seems like they purposely try to invent ways to sink lower. And... they succeed. I've been a football fan for many, many decades. This $hitcrew they put on the field are nothing more than a bunch of harnessed street thugs. Example: the creature that spit at the opposing player.

 

[Belvedere408]

Sounds like Roseanne Barr's crotch-grabbing effort has finally been surpassed.

Just when you thought the NFL couldn't sink any lower.....

My first thought was Roseanne also.

 

[hemi*guy]

Stopped watching when they started kneeling and I never went back.

 

[Detective D]

But did they play "the black national anthem"? That is the real question.
I haven't watched any football yet this year. Don't plan too. The pro leagues have lost me, everything from football/basketball/baseball down to Nascar. It's all fakey-BS with staged results for Vegas. Shame, someone told me the Brewers are having a good season. That was followed the next day with me seeing a headline about some alphabet people drag queen BS at one of their games.
Screw all of it. It's not American anymore.