MLB fans blast Patti LaBelle’s national anthem performance at All-Star Game in her hometown of Philadelphia: ‘Completely disrespectful’
Sports Entertainment MLB fans blast Patti LaBelle’s national anthem performance at All-Star Game in her hometown of Philadelphia: ‘Completely disrespectful’ By Richard Pollina Published July 15, 2026, 2:49 a.m. Add The New York Post on Google Fans are calling out legendary R&B singer Patti LaBelle for whiffing on her rendition of the national anthem to kick off the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in her hometown of Philadelphia. The 82-year-old two-time Grammy winner had the honor of singing the Star-Spangled Banner at the 96th Midsummer Classic before a packed crowd at Citizens Bank Park Tuesday evening — just five miles from Independence Hall and little more than a week after the nation’s 250th birthday.
- ▪Sports Entertainment MLB fans blast Patti LaBelle’s national anthem performance at All-Star Game in her hometown of Philadelphia: ‘Completely disrespectful’ By Richard Pollina Published July 15, 2026, 2:49 a.m.
- ▪Add The New York Post on Google Fans are calling out legendary R&B singer Patti LaBelle for whiffing on her rendition of the national anthem to kick off the 2026 MLB All-Star Game in her hometown of Philadelphia.
- ▪The 82-year-old two-time Grammy winner had the honor of singing the Star-Spangled Banner at the 96th Midsummer Classic before a packed crowd at Citizens Bank Park Tuesday evening — just five miles from Independence Hall and little more than
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