Other recent notorious interpretations include country music singer Ingrid Andress, who performed the national anthem "drunk" at the MLB Home Run Derby in 2024, and Public Enemy rapper Flavor Flav 's version at a Milwaukee Bucks game in 2023.

Kristin Chenoweth performed a thunderous version of the national anthem at the NBA Finals. The Emmy and Tony Award winner sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" before the Oklahoma City Thunder hosted the Indiana Pacers at the Paycom Center in the decisive Game 7 of the NBA Finals on June 22.

How is Kristin Chenoweth, iconic Broadway diva best known for originating G(a)linda in Wicked, facing allegations of a bad performance? Chenoweth sang the national anthem at the NBA Finals on June 22 and received not only complaints that she’s an “opera” singer but comparisons to Fergie.