Singer Keri Hilson stumbled through the lyrics of the National Anthem at LA Lakers vs. Atlenta Hawks game at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Wednesday (March 31)- watch video below. How can Keri not know “The Star-Spangled Banner” lyrics? That is ridiculous! Even I know it!

Keri did not fall from her high horse and explained she was having some kind of trouble with her earpiece and it distracted her. Keri tweeted, “YES I bloopered 1st time bt OF COURSE I know words 2 Anthem!! My in-ear pack goin in/out distractd me BIGTIME & almost sang 1st vs ovr.. Front view would show me fidgetng w/ it whole time & at “broad stripes & bright stars” I finally took ears out & tuckd in jacket lol!!”

Keri added, “& I’m not sad 1 bit!! I def gave April Fools smthn 2 talk about but hey, I’d rather kill it & stumble on 3 words than sound bad hehe! OH yea! My next Ntn’l Anthem’s DEF airing!! Catch Red Sox/Yankees game this (Easter) Sunday!! I’d love for everybody to catch TAKE 2!!!” We can only hope Keri does not butcher the national anthem once again.

Keri Hilson Butchers National Anthem Video

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