Nezza Performs Spanish National Anthem at Dodgers in Protest
TL;DR
Latin-R&B singer Nezza performed the US national anthem in Spanish at a Dodgers game despite being warned not to, citing historical reasons for the Spanish version's significance. She was told to sing in English, which she did not comply with, leading to emotional reactions and her saying she might never return to the stadium. The Dodgers stated there were no consequences, and she expressed pride in her act of cultural expression amid ongoing social tensions.
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