singer Laurin Talese She responded to some feathers after her rendition of “Holding Every Voice and Singing” and started the 2025 NFL season.
Talese, 43, sang the song, often known as the Black National Anthem, before the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Dallas Cowboys in the Lincoln Financial field on Thursday, September 4.
Some football fans criticized the performance on social media, calling it “controversial” and “stigmatized.”
The reaction was so overwhelming that Daily Mail A story was published Thursday, labeling Talese’s performance as “split” and compiling some of the most inflammatory responses in one place.
However, Tales is not about letting critics mess up her important moments.
The singer shared it Daily Mail Article passed Her Instagram Story With the title: “Mom, I did it.”
A moment after the performance, Tares A video was posted The consequences of euphoria are detailed through her story.
“That’s exciting,” she said. “That’s absolutely exciting. I’m really, really, very grateful. Thanks for having me. It’s otherworldly. It’s amazing to feel the energy of the crowd. Everyone is hype and excited.”
OK, maybe not everyone.
The performance also plagued the sound issues, which caused the noisy fans in the stadium to overwhelm some of her vocals.
Tales Her Instagram Story Read, “Disgusted in the disrespect of the crowd. Speak loudly, speak, wear hats, and not cared for in the world. But, … America.”
She has a lot of positive reactions to Talese’s performance, and she also shares it through her story.
“Is there any better way to start the football season,” one audience member wrote. “@laurintalese you are great! ❤️🥹”
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Another comment read: “My girl killed it! ❤️You sound great.”
The game also features the performance of “Stars and Stripes” Boyz II Menthe Hawks won 24-20.
Before the celebration, Talese was excited about the show and revealed that despite spending her last two and a half years among Philadelphia residents, it will be her first time playing the Hawks.
“I feel very excited and honored,” Talese told Philadelphiaeagles.com. “I’m really happy to see it feels. …I love feeling the pulse of the city, but I’ve never been to the game. So, this is my entrance. It’s my business for real life Eagles and being able to really be a part of it, like what better way to do it? It’s actually crazy.”
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