The legendary singer’s decision to sing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl has stirred controversy related to the NFL’s treatment of Colin Kaepernick.
The NFL announced Thursday that Knight would be performing at Super Bowl LIII, which is being held in her hometown.
She also tweeted the news.
“Atlanta, I’m coming home! #NFL #SBLIII,” Knight said.
The backlash was swift.
“@Kaepernick7 lost his @NFL career fighting for black social justice, where is the solidarity?,” one person tweeted. “So if this is true @MsGladysKnight has just been added to the long list of other #muted artists…”
But Knight did receive some support.
