The NFL set the web ablaze on Monday with theories {that a} recording of Alicia Keys‘ halftime look was pitch-corrected earlier than its launch on YouTube.
Keys dazzled as the primary visitor of Usher’s Apple Music Tremendous Bowl Halftime Present on Sunday, starting her efficiency with “If I Ain’t Obtained You” seated at a pink piano with a large matching cape behind her. Within the opening notice of the track, many followers heard Keys’ voice crack. Clips of the vocal stumble unfold throughout the web, however many later seen it was lacking from the official recording of the efficiency later uploaded to YouTube.
On-line, many followers offered proof of the change with side-by-side edits of the reside present and pitch-corrected recording.
Reps for Keys and the NFL didn’t instantly reply to The Hollywood Reporter‘s request for remark.
Keys’ husband, music producer Swizz Beatz, defended his spouse on Monday, writing that followers are “speaking in regards to the unsuitable rattling factor !!!”
“Y’all don’t see that tremendous gown protecting the complete stadium,” he mentioned. “Tonight’s efficiency was nothing however wonderful with 2 wonderful Giants ! Congrats @usher and my love @aliciakeys that track is a traditional. We don’t do destructive vibes on this aspect we make historical past.”
After “If I Ain’t Obtained You,” Keys stayed onstage to carry out her and Usher’s 2004 single, “My Boo.” Later within the present, stars Jermaine Dupri, will.i.am, H.E.R., Lil Jon and Ludacris took turns becoming a member of Usher onstage.
