Rachel Platten (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Singer Rachel Platten has broken her silence following accusations of “fake crying” after singing the national anthem ahead of the Vikings-Rams playoff game in Arizona on Monday night.
Platen, who entertained fans with a pregame show at the State Farm Stadium, changed the lyrics of her hit single ‘Fight Song” to honor Los Angeles amid the deadly wildfires. She tweaked the line “I might only have one match, but I can make an explosion,” changing it to “We might have been knocked down, but I know we’ll keep going.”
The performance attracted some buzz on social media, as some users argued over whether it was appropriate. Fans also accused her of faking it after she appeared to cry after singing the anthem.
Rachel Platten Breaks Her Silence
The singer has since discussed the performance with Billboard, claiming the night was an emotional one for her, given the circumstances.
“It was such an emotional night,” she said. “It was so much bigger than me and the song.”
She also had a strong message about mourning and healing.
“I feel really incredibly grateful for the whole night,” Platten added. “We can do so many things with tragedy. We can mourn together, and we can cry together — but then there are also times to be strong together. What I felt on stage was, ‘May this song touch people like medicine, may this song be healing.’ I did feel a reverberation and an echo in the stadium of that hunger for hope in the midst of darkness. Sometimes music can do what words can’t.”
Platten hopes her performance inspired at least a few fans. But we have to imagine the Rams did, as they shocked the Vikings with an otherworldly defensive outing on the night.
The performance saw them progress to the Divisional Round, where they will face the Philadelphia Eagles, who beat the Green bay Packers to secure their own progression.
The city of L.A. needed such a result, especially after the Chargers lost, but it will be a long time before it can rebound from the disaster, especially given that it remains a significant threat after claiming 25 lives and destroying thousands of structures.
VIDEO: A’ja Wilson Sends Social Media Into A Frenzy After Claiming She Would Beat Josh Hart In A 1v1
A’ja Wilson (Image Credit: @KnicksMuse/X)
Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson has emerged as one of the most prominent figures in women’s basketball. Her outstanding achievements and dominant performances on the court have boosted her confidence in her skills. However, this confidence has recently caused her some trouble, as NBA fans criticized her for a recent statement she made.
In a recent episode of the “Roommates” show, Wilson stunned both the NBA and WNBA by claiming that she could defeat New York Knicks star Josh Hart in a one-on-one matchup. Additionally, she predicted that the final score would be 11-8.
“Score would be 11-8, me. I’m not saying you gonna go scoreless, 8 to 11 is pretty solid. So, what do you think it’ll be, Josh?” Wilson said.
Although Josh and Wilson both had a good laugh during their conversation, Wilson’s comment stirred up the basketball community. “She’d lose 11-0 w him only playing w his offhand,” one fan said.
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