Let the rejoicing rise.
R&B vocalist Ledisi performed the black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” ahead of the 2025 Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
The 52-year-old wore all white and was joined by 125 New Orleans high school students for the performance, in honor of the hymn’s 125th anniversary.
The New Orleans native’s performance will be followed by Jon Batiste’s rendition of the National Anthem, “The Star Spangled Banner.”
Lauren Daigle and Trombone Shorty also will sing “America the Beautiful” before Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show with special guest SZA.
