By Russell Contreras

Copyright axios

Jacqueline Jaquez, then 7, generated angry responses to her soulful rendition of the National Anthem before Game 7 of the 1991 World Series. She was the granddaughter of migrant workers.

Marc Anthony’s rendition of “God Bless America” during the 2013 MLB All-Star Game sparked a xenophobic reaction, questioning whether he was “American enough.” Anthony responded that he’s a born-and-raised New Yorker to Puerto Rican-born parents.

Shakira and Jennifer Lopez faced criticism for their 2020 Super Bowl halftime performance due to its political imagery, including children in cage-like props and a Puerto Rico/U.S. flag cape. (Bad Bunny made a guest appearance).

Nezza performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” in Spanish at Dodger Stadium before a Dodgers game in June, coinciding with the Trump administration’s stepped-up ICE raids in Los Angeles. MAGA attacked her online.