NFL fans are voicing their outrage and calling for a Super Bowl boycott after news broke that “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” known as the “Black national anthem,” will be performed before Sunday’s game in New Orleans.

One of the most popular prop bets for the Super Bowl takes place before the game even begins: How long will it take to complete the national anthem? This year, multi-Grammy winner Jon Batiste will do the honors.

Fresh off his success at the Grammys, Kendrick Lamar will headline the half-time show but there will also be musical performances prior to kick-off with the national anthem and bl

If it happens at the Super Bowl, you can probably bet on it. That includes Jon Batiste's performance of the national anthem.

With Super Bowl LIX being held in New Orleans, the pregame lineup is filled with artists representing the city's music scene.

The New Orleans native should bring rich musicality and innovation to the anthem. The over-under is set at 120.5 seconds.

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Trump is reportedly slated to attend, and if he does, he will get to hear the playing of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” prior to kick. Grammy Award-winning artist, Ledisi, is slated to sing the song, which is often called the Black National Anthem.

The song “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which has become known affectionately as the Black National Anthem, has been performed at most major sporting events since 2020. And that will be the case once again when the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX.