Beyonce Finally Speaks Out About Lip-Syncing Controversy

For the first time since the lip-syncing controversy, Beyonce finally spoke out to the media. In a press conference about her upcoming Super Bowl performance, the singer belted out “The Star-Spangled Banner” fora room full of  the press.

Knowles, dressed in a white long sleeve dress, simply walked to the patio and kindly asked the media  audience, “Will you all please stand?” At that time, she performed the song that she lip-synced at the Inauguration of President Obama. With no background music, Beyonce proved that she’s the real deal.

“I am a perfectionist,” explained Beyonce. “And one thing about me: I practice ’till my feet bleed. I did not have time to rehearse with the orchestra. It was a live television show ..Due to the weather, due to the delay, due to no proper sound check ..I did not feel comfortable singing live.” The singer admitted to singing along to a “prerecorded track”, but assures that she will “absolutely be singing live” at the Super Bowl.

The lip-syncing controversy erupted when a U.S Marine Band member said that Beyonce wasn’t singing live and the band’s accompanying performance was taped. The organization quickly backed off stating that no one could tell if she was singing live or not.

Beyonce is preparing for half time performance and has dropped several teaser photos and videos of her rehearsals. This performance will be the biggest audience of her career. Last year, Madonna’s halftime performance was the most-watched Super Bowl show ever with an average of 114 million viewers. It earned more viewers than the game itself, which was the most watched U.S TV event in history.

Shanika Simmons