Flavor Flav Defends National Anthem Performance, Reveals Inspiration
Flavor Flav Steve Granitz/WireImageUpdate: 10/30/23 at 3:20 PM E.T. Flavor Flav shared that his performance of the national anthem was inspired by members of his family who are military veterans. “It may seem odd for Flavor Flav, a member of Public Enemy, to do the National Anthem. But I had family that fought in World War 2,” Flav said in a statement to Just Jared on Monday, October 30. “My dad was in the army. They fought for the land that we live on, and some of them didn’t make it back.” He continued: “So when I was singing it, I was thinking about them and the advancements we have made in our community that I can perform the national anthem. I was happy I did it!” Original story below: Flavor Flav put his own spin on the national anthem at a recent Milwaukee Bucks game — and instantly went viral. “YEAH BOY,” the Bucks account wrote via X on Sunday, October 29, alongside a clip of the rapper’s performance. “S/O @FlavorFlav for the flavorful anthem!” Flav, 64, sang his heart out bef
Update: 10/30/23 at 3:20 PM E.T.
Flavor Flav shared that his performance of the national anthem was inspired by members of his family who are military veterans.
“It may seem odd for Flavor Flav, a member of Public Enemy, to do the National Anthem. But I had family that fought in World War 2,” Flav said in a statement to Just Jared on Monday, October 30. “My dad was in the army. They fought for the land that we live on, and some of them didn’t make it back.”
He continued: “So when I was singing it, I was thinking about them and the advancements we have made in our community that I can perform the national anthem. I was happy I did it!”
Original story below:
Flavor Flav put his own spin on the national anthem at a recent Milwaukee Bucks game — and instantly went viral.
“YEAH BOY,” the Bucks account wrote via X on Sunday, October 29, alongside a clip of the rapper’s performance. “S/O @FlavorFlav for the flavorful anthem!”
Flav, 64, sang his heart out before the Bucks took on the Atlanta Hawks, performing for nearly three minutes. While on the court, he rocked a green Bucks jersey with the No. 59 on the back to signify the year he was born. The Grammy nominee, whose real name is William Jonathan Drayton Jr., also sported his signature chain with a clock pendant, a sideways white hat and glasses.
Viewers and social media users were left feeling conflicted about his rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” While many had harsh critiques for the hip-hop legend, who was one of the founding members of the ‘80s group Public Enemy, others appreciated the effort he made.
“You can tell he truly rehearsed this and sang to the best of his ability. Love it. So happy for him, go Flav! 
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