R&B singer Nezza stunned fans at Dodger Stadium by performing the U.S. national anthem in Spanish—a bold move that lit up the internet. Her emotional 90-second rendition had the crowd erupting in cheers, but behind the scenes, tension simmered. Nezza later revealed she expected to be booed, which is why she kept her eyes closed while singing. Dodgers staff reportedly pushed her toward performing in English, but the moment she saw the sea of Latino families in the stands, her decision was clear. Her TikTok showing the staff exchange went viral, with many praising her quiet defiance during a time when ICE raids have rattled L.A.’s immigrant communities. The Spanish version she sang, El Pendón Estrellado, was officially commissioned in 1945, adding historical weight to her stand.
