It’s almost an annual tradition for the Super Bowl to feature drama, both on and off the football field. While the 2024 Usher’s legacy celebration managed to slip past without sparking a lot of controversy, Charlie Puth has recently found himself in a war of words.
The 34-year-old artist is looking forward to singing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl. However, his critics beg to differ. He’s also set to appear alongside Coco Charlie and Brandi Carlie, who are tapped to perform “Lift Every Voice and Sing” and “America the Beautiful.”
Charlie’s controversy emerged right after Bad Bunny’s, who was also a questionable addition to this year’s music lineup, according to a sizeable chunk of the public. But regardless of the drama, Charlie has remained confident and replied to the critics.
“I’ll never claim to be as good of a singer as Whitney Houston ever was. But I assure you we’re putting a really special arrangement together – in D major. It’ll be one of my best vocal performances.” Puth wrote on X.
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Can’t blame the buffs for being careful, the National Anthem is dear to everyone, and showing concerns about the singer is valid. However, it’s Charlie that they are criticizing. The artist respectfully agrees that he can never be Whitney, but at the same time reassures that he won’t mess up the anthem’s legacy.
The debate goes on as the fans continue to blend humor with disappointment and deliver it towards the talented artist. Sarcastically, some have even said they don’t know who the artist is and want to discuss this matter with the NFL in person. Though Charlie’s confidence stays constant throughout this sticky situation as he looks to impress everyone with his vocal chops on the big stage.
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Another artist who faced criticism before Charlie was Bad Bunny. Fans can’t seem to swallow his halftime show primarily due to his political views, especially for the president himself, Donald Trump. Along with this, his questionable Puerto Rican affairs fueled further negativity.
The tensions built up by fans have skyrocketed to the point that rumors are spreading that the Latin singer’s appearance might have been cancelled. But despite these controversies, the NFL is just as confident as the artists and is looking forward to the big day of the Super Bowl. We’re sure that all of these talents will look to stun the audiences with their performances.
Published: Dec 3, 2025 12:06 pm