{"id":18508,"date":"2025-01-14T17:10:01","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T17:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=18508"},"modified":"2025-01-14T17:10:01","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T17:10:01","slug":"singer-rachel-platten-criticized-for-fake-crying-after-performing-the-national-anthem-at-vikings-rams-game-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=18508","title":{"rendered":"Singer Rachel Platten Criticized for ‘Fake Crying’ After Performing the National Anthem at Vikings-Rams Game – Video"},"content":{"rendered":"

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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.<\/p>\n

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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.<\/p>\n

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A fan comment on Rachel Platten, dated January 14, 2025 | Source: X\/BrownsNeedQB<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The performance meant to honor the victims of the devastating\u00a0Los Angeles wildfires,<\/a>\u00a0took 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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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\u00a0video clip<\/a> of her performance quickly went viral on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), with users taking to the comments section to share their thoughts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A user comment on Rachel Platten, shared on January 14, 2025 | Source: X\/chrissiemac2424<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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One user\u00a0wrote,<\/a>\u00a0“Rachel Platten should not do the National Anthem again and that dramatic cry in the camera….give me a break.”\u00a0<\/i>Another commenter\u00a0echoed this sentiment,<\/a>\u00a0“Rachel Platten [sic] fake crying after the national anthem was comedy.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Other users were more critical of her singing ability, with one\u00a0stating,<\/a>\u00a0“Good message but Rachel Platten sounds pretty bad\u2026”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Rachel Platten on January 13, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Another comment\u00a0read,<\/a>\u00a0“Rachel Platten really can’t sing.”<\/i>\u00a0Some users also mocked Platten’s apparent emotional breakdown, with one\u00a0asking,<\/a>\u00a0“Did that lady just start fake crying after singing the National Anthem?”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Others accused her of not knowing the lyrics to the song, with a user\u00a0commenting,<\/a>\u00a0“Does anyone actually know the words to the national anthem? Rachel Platten clearly does not\u2026”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Rachel Platten on January 13, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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While the majority of comments were negative, a few users acknowledged that singing the national anthem is a difficult task for any performer. One comment highlighted this point,\u00a0saying,<\/a>\u00a0“you [sic] know singing the national anthem well isn’t something just anyone can do.”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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However, the criticism didn’t stop there. Another user referred to her pre-game performance,\u00a0writing,<\/a>\u00a0“Rachel Platten. She sang her song ‘fight song’ before the game and she sang the anthem\u2026.. Girlfriend should not perform live [sic].”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Rachel Platten on January 13, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Another social media user added to the discussion, suggesting that Platten’s vocals were digitally enhanced,\u00a0writing,<\/a>\u00a0“Rachel platten definitely was using auto tune on that song [sic].”<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Though her performance was intended to convey unity and solidarity with those affected by the tragic wildfires in Los Angeles, the backlash indicates that the moment didn’t land the way Platten had hoped.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Rachel Platten on January 13, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Before Platten took to the field to sing the national anthem, the Rams faced a crucial playoff battle against the Vikings. For Los Angeles players, this game was about more than just advancing to the next round \u2014 it was about giving their city something to rally behind amid the devastation of the wildfires.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Rams safety Quentin Lake\u00a0said<\/a>\u00a0earlier in the week that the\u00a0Wild Card matchup<\/a>\u00a0was “more than just a game.” Interestingly, the Rams proved that sentiment with a dominant performance on both sides of the ball.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Rachel Platten performs prior to the NFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 13, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The game’s turning point came in the second quarter when the Rams were leading 10-3. Lake contributed to a crucial strip-sack on a third-and-seven play that shifted the momentum of the game.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Defensive coordinator Chris Shula’s scheme confused the Vikings’ offensive line and quarterback Sam Darnold, allowing Lake to force Darnold out of the pocket, where cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon sacked him and stripped the ball.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Rams linebacker Jared Verse, who was acting as a quarterback spy, picked up the fumble and ran 57 yards for a touchdown, giving the Rams a commanding 17-3 lead. The play was a game-changer, adding 17% to the Rams’ win probability according to Next Gen Stats, and was the second-fastest sack of the Wild Card round.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Rams’ defense continued to dominate, tying an NFL record with nine sacks in a single playoff game. They also forced two turnovers and limited the Vikings to just 6 of 17 on third downs, holding their offense to a mere nine points in a 27-9 victory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Head coach Sean McVay\u00a0praised his defense<\/a> for their execution and preparation, “I thought Chris (Shula) and the defensive coaches did an excellent job of creating an understanding of the intent, why we’re doing it, and then being able to get it done.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Sam Darnold struggled under the Rams’ relentless pressure, completing just six passes under duress and throwing one interception. The Rams’ complicated blitzes and defensive schemes left the Vikings quarterback rattled throughout the game, a strategy inspired by their Week 8 win and the Detroit Lions’ previous victories over Minnesota.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In addition to performing the national anthem, Platten\u00a0sang her hit track<\/a>\u00a0“Fight Song” before the game. The song was\u00a0meant as a tribute<\/a>\u00a0to the firefighters battling the relentless wildfires in Los Angeles. Platten had previously shared news of her performances\u00a0via her Instagram Story,<\/a>\u00a0where she expressed excitement and gratitude for the opportunity to take part in the event.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Rachel Platten announced the news of her performance at Monday’s game, as seen in her Instagram story | Source: Instagram\/rachelplatten<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The\u00a0“Fight Song”<\/a>\u00a0was first released in 2015 and became an anthem of resilience and empowerment. In a November 2023 interview, Platten reflected on the song’s enduring popularity. She\u00a0explained<\/a> that she had been touring the country for 13 years before the song became a hit, and the success it brought her was both “jarring and incredible.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“I wrote ‘Fight Song’ for myself at a moment when I had to decide \u2014 was I going to give up on this career or not? The fact that that very emotion, that very sentiment was the thing that finally helped my career explode; it wasn’t lost on me,” Platten\u00a0said.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Even after all these years, the singer remains grateful for the song’s cultural impact. She shared how younger generations continue to discover the track through their parents.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“The most crazy thing for me is that after almost 10 years, it’s still happening, like, that’s the part that I can’t get over. The fact that my friends’ daughters are still discovering it and it just doesn’t seem to fade culturally. I’m just so grateful,”\u00a0noted<\/a>\u00a0the 43-year-old songstress.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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