Former NBA player Charles Barkley said the following during half-time analysis: 'I need a cigarette after that'. But Shaquille O’Neal defended Fergie’s performance, describing it as 'different and sexy'.
Stephen Curry’s team faced a team led by LeBron James, with the latter side winning 148-145.
Check out the performance for yourself below, but make sure to lower the volume:
Aaaand, Twitter's reaction:
This All Star opening is confusing me. WTF is going on? Anyone?
— Khloé (@khloekardashian) February 19, 2018
Let's be real, #Fergie gave the U.S. the anthem it deserves right now.
I mean you see who the president is, right? pic.twitter.com/Lbkymqd1co
— Britni Danielle (@BritniDWrites) February 19, 2018
Shoutout to Fergie for using the national anthem to finally unify a divided country
— Pablo Torre 🕳️ (@PabloTorre) February 19, 2018
Let’s all be thankful for Fergie’s National Anthem performance last night. For anyone that needed a laugh, the universe blessed us. 🙏🏼
— Tim Chantarangsu (@TimothyDeLaG) February 19, 2018
You'd expect a lot more from an experienced singer like Fergie.