Overview

• Flavor Flav, the legendary hype man for the Hall of Fame rap group Public Enemy, performed a memorable rendition of the U.S. national anthem at a Milwaukee Bucks game against the Atlanta Hawks, which met with mixed reviews.
• The performance was fulfilled Flav's 'bucket list' wish and despite criticisms, he indicated willingness to perform again at sports events, intending to adapt by making his next rendition quicker.
• Flav’s unique performance joins a list of unforgettable national anthem renditions at sports events that range from Whitney Houston's iconic delivery during Super Bowl XXV, to Marvin Gaye's soulful version at the NBA All-Star Game, and controversial renditions from the likes of Roseanne Barr and Jimi Hendrix.
• His anticipation of the performance going viral came true, the rapper admitting he knew his rendition of the national anthem, a song notoriously difficult to sing, would be unexpected and cause a stir.
• Flav approached his performance without formal practice or vocal warm-ups, going into it with the mindset of showcasing his ability to hold a tune beyond his typical rap music performances.