Babyface performed the national anthem at the NBA All-Star Game. What did people think?
Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, the Indianapolis native, came home to sing the national anthem during the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night.
INDY I’M HOME! Looking forward to the @NBAAllStar weekend ?? pic.twitter.com/jKRKPtjCT8
— Babyface (@babyface) February 15, 2024
The reaction overall, was positive. Some X, formerly Twitter, users said it was their new favorite rendition.
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Here's a few Tweets:
Damn @babyface absolutely brought the house down with his National Anthem performance playing the guitar and singing. Just beautiful #NBAAllStar2024 pic.twitter.com/il2P7kSuDX
— JPOnKX ?? (@JPonKX) February 19, 2024
Babyface done turned the National anthem into an Adult Alternative Top 40 hit! #nba #NBAAllStar2024 pic.twitter.com/DBALZkW6TN
— Lightuss Andromedon (@Leaux_Samone) February 19, 2024
Babyface got us feeling patriotic! One one best renditions in a while!! pic.twitter.com/Ofr3ditnLn
— AyeJustBe (@Favored_ONE92) February 19, 2024
That was the most tender lovin' national anthem ever.
Babyface >— Meelz ???? (@MeelzTV) February 19, 2024
It would not be a true televised Babyface performance without at least a few posts about his backwards guitar. Edmonds is left-handed which is why he is often seen playing the guitar upside down.
As a result of his performance, a new meme is sweeping the internet and that is Spike Lee reacting to Edmond's rendition.
Me listening to this Babyface remix of the Star Spangled Banner ???? national anthem #NBAAllStar2024 #NBA pic.twitter.com/1SV7h7kAHe
— The Darkest Knight (@MuswenteBanda) February 19, 2024
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