The Los Angeles Rams cruised to a 27-9 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Monday’s Wild Card playoff game, but it wasn’t just the win that had everyone talking. Here’s what sparked the buzz.
Rachel Platten, best known for her hit “Fight Song,” has found herself under fire after her emotional rendition of the national anthem at the Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Rams Wild Card playoff game.
The performance meant to honor the victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, took a controversial turn when Platten was seen crying after finishing the anthem. However, many online viewers weren’t convinced that her tears were genuine, with some accusing the singer of shedding fake tears for the cameras.
As the Rams’ players took to the field, Platten was invited to perform an emotionally charged rendition of the national anthem. Footage from the performance shows Platten visibly emotional, with tears running down her face as she sang the final notes.
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Her emotional display came after a tragic week for Los Angeles residents, who continue to face devastating losses due to the infernos.
Despite the solemn tone of the event, many social media users were quick to criticize Platten’s performance, calling it overdramatic and questioning the authenticity of her tears. A video clip of her performance quickly went viral on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), with users taking to the comments section to share their thoughts.
One user wrote, “Rachel Platten should not do the National Anthem again and that dramatic cry in the camera….give me a break.” Another commenter echoed this sentiment, “Rachel Platten [sic] fake crying after the national anthem was comedy.”
Other users were more critical of her singing ability, with one stating, “Good message but Rachel Platten sounds pretty bad…”
Another comment read, “Rachel Platten really can’t sing.” Some users also mocked Platten’s apparent emotional breakdown, with one asking, “Did that lady just start fake crying after singing the National Anthem?”
Others accused her of not knowing the lyrics to the song, with a user commenting, “Does anyone actually know the words to the national anthem? Rachel Platten clearly does not…”