The self-proclaimed “King of R&B” Jacquees sang the national anthem at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, on Dec. 6, and the internet had jokes.
In a now-viral moment, Jacquees’ rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” was the talk of Monday night’s Lakers’ game. The 27-year-old singer, clad in all black and bling, oversang the standard by putting runs on every word.
He proudly posted the national anthem performance on Instagram, writing, “My 1st time singing the National Anthem at the Staples Center R.I.P. Kobe! S/o the whole @lakers squad! 💜💛👑LOVE! 🇺🇸 🔥🔥🔥🔥.”
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Black Twitter did not disappoint with its commentary.
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The ro-hocke-e-ts red gal-a-a-re pic.twitter.com/otqfLxjYdJ— Help The Bear 🐻 (@jussspeaking) December 7, 2021
One tweet hit the nail on the head when describing what Jacquees’ performance lacked.
He can sing. I just feel he lacks the musicianship to determine when enough is enough and/or the necessary vocal technique to confidently sustain notes, leading him to rely on the excessive runs as a substitute for sustained belts.
All of this made for an irritating vocal.
— Deejibz (@Deejibz786) December 8, 2021
you need to be arrested for this hit-and-run pic.twitter.com/tnChoqAX3f
— blaire 💫 (@BallerinaBlaire) December 7, 2021
— je te plumerai (@DysonJ20) December 7, 2021
NOT EVERY WORD NEEDS A RUN OR A EEE-EE-EE pic.twitter.com/TclHjRMElE
— gena😋. (@yafathersfavgf) December 8, 2021
Uhhhhhhh, Sir, You had one job…
Nobody :
My Ears :
😂😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/ZJlOrmLNjW
— 👑 K I N G – C A L I O 👽 (@CalioWilliamson) December 7, 2021
Although Black Twitter was critical of Jacquees’ performance, he was unbothered.
“💜🇺🇸💛 it was 1 for the Books! 👑 thank you 📝 HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDMA!!! 🙏🏾🤞🏾 👼🏽 #RestInnParadise #LLM 🕊”
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In October, Jacquees and a well-known rapper trended on Twitter for his uncanny resemblance to Migos’ Quavo.
It’s great that Jacquees is confident. Confidence goes a long way.
