The singer, whose full name is Ledisi Anibade Young, said that she is "overwhelmed" and "honored" to sing the hymn

The Grammy-winning singer was backed by the Greater New Orleans High School Choral Collective for her performance.

R&B vocalist Ledisi performed the black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” ahead of the 2025 Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. The 52-year-old wore all white and was joined by 125 New Orleans high school students for the performance, in honor of the hymn’s 125th anniversary.