Rap Icon Flavor Flav Delivers Unforgettable Rendition of National Anthem

It’s not every single day {that a} rap icon takes heart stage to carry out the nationwide anthem at an NBA sport, however Taste Flav did simply that, and he’s gone viral for it.

The 64-year-old rapper and media persona, whose actual identify is William Drayton Jr., delivered an unforgettable rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” on the Milwaukee Bucks’ dwelling sport in opposition to the Atlanta Hawks on Oct. 29, and the web continues to be buzzing.

Taste Flav, identified for his signature clock necklace, sun shades and larger-than-life persona, stepped onto the court docket in a Bucks jersey, fulfilling a lifelong dream by singing the nationwide anthem.

“It’s been on my bucket record for some time,” Taste Flav shared. “I’ve at all times needed to do it, and I’m so glad I acquired the possibility.”

The rapper’s look on the Bucks sport was one other milestone in his exceptional journey of redemption and resurgence. Taste Flav has confronted private challenges and substance abuse battles prior to now, however he’s come again stronger and extra decided than ever. Even a public feud with Public Enemy’s Chuck D just a few years in the past couldn’t preserve him down. The long-lasting duo, rap music’s quintessential Batman and Robin, have since quashed any perceived beef and proceed to make music historical past.

Taste Flav’s current appearances have showcased his newfound positivity and love for all times. He wowed audiences at a star-studded occasion in Los Angeles final week honoring Lyor Cohen and delighted followers and fellow passengers by passing out snacks and goodies on a current airline flight. His presence at Taylor Swift live shows and the premiere of her newest film have introduced a smile to many faces, with Taste proudly declaring himself a “Swiftie.”

For his efficiency in Milwaukee, Taste belted out the nationwide anthem together with his trademark power and magnificence, his clock necklace swinging as he sang. His efficiency took the web by storm, with followers and viewers sharing their ideas on X (previously generally known as Twitter).

One person marveled on the unconventional selection of getting Taste Flav sing the nationwide anthem, writing, “Flava Flav singing the nationwide anthem at an NBA sport simply positively satisfied me I’m not dreaming large enough.” One other person playfully questioned the choice, asking, “I simply wanna know, who within the assembly raised their hand and stated, ‘let’s guide Flava Flav.’”

Former soccer participant turned sports activities journalist Shannon Sharpe provided a vital opinion of the efficiency, however followers rallied to help him. Rapper and podcaster Memphis Jelks fired again with, “Flav has extra expertise in his pinky toe than Shannon has in his total being!! Sustain the greatness Flav!!”

Taste Flav’s efficiency even made its strategy to the Nationwide Newspaper Publishers Affiliation’s morning present, “Let It Be Recognized,” the place the rapper’s nationwide anthem rendition acquired a devoted section alongside a 1983 clip of soul legend Marvin Gaye’s efficiency of the tune on the NBA All-Star Recreation. Taste Flav gave “Let It Be Recognized” a thumbs-up.