*The NFL induced a stir on Monday as hypothesis arose {that a} recording of Alicia Keys‘ halftime efficiency throughout Usher’s Apple Music Tremendous Bowl Halftime Present had been pitch-corrected earlier than being launched on YouTube.
Throughout her efficiency, Keys captivated the viewers together with her rendition of “If I Ain’t Acquired You,” seated at a crimson piano with a grand cape behind her. On the tune’s starting, some followers seen a vocal crack in Keys’ voice. Clips of this second shortly circulated on-line.
Nonetheless, when the official efficiency recording was uploaded to YouTube, the vocal stumble appeared to have been edited out, main followers to consider that it had been pitch-corrected.
Quite a few followers shared side-by-side comparisons of the dwell present and the pitch-corrected recording as proof of the alteration. The Hollywood Reporter reached out to representatives for Keys and the NFL for remark however didn’t obtain a right away response.
Keys’ husband, music producer Swizz Beatz, got here to her protection on Monday, stating that followers have been specializing in the mistaken facet of the efficiency. He highlighted the affect of the gown masking the whole stadium and praised Usher and Keys for his or her unbelievable collaboration. Beatz emphasised their dedication to optimistic vibes and making historical past.
“Y’all don’t see that incredible gown masking the whole stadium,” he mentioned. “Tonight’s efficiency was nothing however wonderful with 2 wonderful Giants!”
He added: “Congrats @usher and my love @aliciakeys that tune is a basic. We don’t do destructive vibes on this aspect we make historical past.”
Following “If I Ain’t Acquired You,” Keys remained onstage to carry out “My Boo,” her 2004 single with Usher. Later within the present, stars equivalent to Jermaine Dupri, will.i.am, H.E.R., Lil Jon, and Ludacris took turns becoming a member of Usher onstage.
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