Fergie Apologizes For NBA All-Star National Anthem Performance

According to Entertainment Weekly, Fergie has apologized for NBA All-Star National Anthem performance. After the performance went viral and gained negative feedback from celebrities and players alike, the former Black Eyed Peas singer released a formal apology.

"I've always been honored and proud to perform the national anthem and last night I wanted to try something special for the NBA," she said in a statement to TMZ. "I'm a risk taker artistically, but clearly this rendition didn't strike the intended tone. I love this country and honestly tried my best."

The Singer performed "The Star-Spangled Banner," reworking the tune to more of a jazzy beat before the All-Star Game on Sunday Evening.

"It actually didn't sound so bad at first," one attendee tells PEOPLE. "Everyone was just trying to figure out what was going on. Like, was she about to break out into a different song? Then she started doing all those ranges and it just went downhill."

At points, the star appeared to struggle to hit notes, though she closed out the tune with some impressive vibrato, telling the arena, "Let's play some basketball!"

Throughout the performance, the camera caught an array of expressions of those on the court and in the crowd at the game.

Check out Fergie's rendition of the National Anthem below!

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