The singer who performed the black national anthem in the Super Bowl of this weekend became visible emotional when she spoke about her pride in the controversial song.
'Lift Every Voice and Sing' is traditionally sung during the pregame festivities at the end of the NFL season, but has been the subject of a fierce debate in recent years.
Maga supporters and republicans in particular have evoked that the song will be boycot, with last year's representation for Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas that cause a considerable recoil.
But in the midst of the controversy, the American singer and songwriter Ledisi will perform the national anthem this Sunday in New Orleans, where President Donald Trump will look from the stands.
Ledisi fought back the tears and discussed what the national anthem means for her during a press conference days from Super Bowl Lix, and admits that she is 'overwhelmed' to be in this position.
“I feel that I am in accordance with greatness to stand at the moment and to sing that song,” said the 52-year-old. “So that's all I can say, I am honored.”
The American singer Ledisi is playing the black national anthem in the Super Bowl this weekend
After she acknowledged that she became emotional, Ledisi revealed that she has been 'smothered' since he fulfill the offer to fulfill in the Super Bowl.
'I think I am even stifled all the time [from] The phone call. It starts there, “she went on.
'But I am used to this in my career, which is in moments that represent the past and the future and the current state of the world, I am used to that pressure.
'I just remember who I do it for. I remember my ancestors, I remember that everyone who was currently waiting to feel hopeful and feel represented.
'So yes, I will be stifled. I am suffocated all the time. But I have a job to do. '
Trump, who has seriously convicted the diversity, equality and inclusion programs in the US since he was re-elected as president, confirmed on Tuesday that he will be at this weekend's game, making him the first sitting president ever to attend the Super Bowl once .
