Here's what you need to know about Ledisi, who will be performing "Lift Every Voice and Sing" at Super Bowl 59.

Photo courtesy of Roland JackThis year's Super Bowl featured R&B singer Ledisi performing the Black National Anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing." This

In a striking white gown and backed by a New Orleans youth choir, The Root 100 honoree brought the house down with her out-of-this-world vocals, doing incredible justice to the historic and powerful song. Her rendition immediately went viral on the internet moments after it aired, with viewers rushing to social media to praise the singer.

Controversy was not to be missed at Super Bowl LIX and before the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles took to the field at the Superdome in New Orleans, Ledisi performed

NFL makes decision on Black National Anthem at Super Bowl with Trump attending Feb. 5, 2025, 5:00 a.m. And those were some of the more tame responses, overall, on X. But there were plenty of folks, too, who were happy to see Ledisi get the opportunity.

The MAGA contingent and prominent right-wing commentators were outraged at the inclusion of the Black national anthem at the Super Bowl. Newsweek has reached out to a representative for the NFL outside of regular working hours via email for comment.

Grammy Award-winning artist Ledisi sings "Lift Every Voice and Sing," otherwise known as the Black national anthem, in her home city before Super Bowl LIX.

Grammy award-winning vocalist and New Orleans native Ledisi delivered a captivating performance of the "Black National Anthem" at this year's Super Bowl.

Super Bowl 59 is less than an hour from kickoff at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Super Bowl, featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, will kick off shortly after 6:30 p.