Beyonce Lip-syncing National Anthem During Obama Inauguration (Video)

Monday, “JaKogelo” was officially sworn in for his second term and renowned artists like Kelly Clarkson, James Taylor and Beyonce who did a rendition of the National Anthem. However, reports are now emerging that that Beyoncé was lip-syncing her entire performance.

According to a United States Marine Band representative, all music is pre-recorded for the ceremony because there are so many eventualities and conditions that day. She added, “We performed, live, the band. But we received last-minute word that Beyonce was going to use the pre-recorded vocal track. Those were the instructions we were given. We don’t know what the reason why.”

The Washingtonian reports that “it was evident that the band wasn’t actually playing during the song.” Beyoncé surprised viewers when she ripped out her earpiece mid-performance (0.15 to 0.18). But according to these reports, the earpiece was unnecessary in the first place.

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