Flavor Flav Gives Unforgettable National Anthem Performance at Milwaukee Bucks Game

Legendary Public Enemy hype man Flavor Flav fulfills 'bucket list' wish with polarizing performance, drawing mixed reviews and plans to do it again despite criticism.

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.