‘Not Good’: Users Criticize Ashanti’s National Anthem Performance at World Series – Video

Aside from performing at the World Series, which sparked strong online reactions, Ashanti was spotted enjoying her time at the event alongside her famous beau.

Singing sensation Ashanti recently commanded the attention of sports spectators with her powerful rendition of the U.S. national anthem at the World Series. Although she gave her all, boasting her vocal prowess, netizens felt that the performance was not her best.

Standing center stage on the vast green field of Yankee Stadium, the “Baby” artist began to sing into a bedazzled microphone after being introduced. She performed the anthem ahead of Game 4 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees.

Ashanti, who looked beautiful in denim blue jeans, matching boots, a Yankees team t-shirt, and an eye-catching fluffy puffer jacket, belted out the lyrics, adding her own soulful flavor with riffs and falsetto notes.

While the people cheering loudly from the stands appeared to enjoy the music star’s performance, Ashanti received a very different reception online. Many did not hold back in expressing their disdain for how she sounded.

“Nope sounds like somethin [sic] may be in her throat! Gees they will applaud anything! Lol,” opined a Facebooker, while another remarked, “Worst one I’ve ever heard lol.”

Agreeing with the sentiments, someone else criticized, “She was NOT amazing. She was terrible. Just sing it the way it’s written, or don’t sing it at all.” “Can anyone just sing the song normal and no extra that would be dope [sic],” reiterated an online observer.