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Nezza Sings U.S. Anthem in Spanish at Dodgers Game, Dodgers and Singer Dispute Her Return

Her rendition highlights a gap between the Dodgers’ public declaration that she is welcome back versus her account of being barred from the stadium

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Overview

  • Nezza performed the 90-second 'El Pendón Estrellado' translation of the Star-Spangled Banner at Dodger Stadium on June 14 despite being instructed to sing in English.
  • She said the fully Spanish rendition was intended to protest recent ICE raids in Los Angeles and to show solidarity with Latino fans.
  • The Dodgers publicly affirmed she was welcome back and faced no consequences even as Nezza reported receiving a call telling her and her clients they were no longer welcome at the stadium.
  • Dodgers outfielder Kike Hernández issued an Instagram statement condemning the raids and calling for respect and human rights for immigrant communities.
  • Latino fans have criticized the franchise’s silence on immigration raids, with some threatening boycotts to pressure the team into speaking out.