The league claimed Day’s performance “had not been authorized as part of the official [Super Bowl] program,” a post claimed.
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On May 30, 2024, the website SpaceXMania published an article positing that the National Football League fined singer Andra Day $1 billion for singing the Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” which the article claimed was a “breach of contract” for her work at the 2024 Super Bowl. The article began:
Breaking: Andra Day Fined $1 Billion By NFL For Singing Black National Anthem, “There’s Only One Anthem”
In a move that has stunned both the sports and entertainment worlds, the NFL has reportedly fined singer Andra Day $1 billion for her rendition of the Black National Anthem at Super Bowl LVIII. The unprecedented fine has sparked widespread outrage and debate about freedom of expression, racial equality, and the role of the NFL in addressing social issues.
