Beyonce Belts Out 'Star Spangled Banner' At 2013 Inauguration

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The superstar stunned the crowd as she performed the National Anthem at President Barack Obama’s second inauguration on Jan. 21 in Washington, D.C. Watch her performance below!

Beyonce, 31, has been a long time supporter of President Barack Obama and she made her allegiance known once again as she performed at the 2013 Presidential Inauguration. With husband Jay-Z in the audience, Beyonce belted out “The Star Spangled Banner” and sounded amazing! Beyonce was accompanied by the United States Marine Band as she proudly sang the National Anthem.

Beyonce Sings ‘The Star Spangled Banner’

Beyonce took to the stage in a black dress and emerald earrings, and serenaded the vast audience with her melodious voice, while the President looked on proudly. She performed shortly after Kelly Clarkson, and she smiled broadly throughout the momentous occasion. She greeted President Obama with a hug and a kiss afterwards as her performance was met with tons of applause. She totally hit it out of the park!

UPDATE: Beyonce LIP SYNCED The National Anthem — Inauguration Performance Lip Sync Confirmed

This is not the first time Beyonce has sang for President Obama and his wife Michelle, as she performed “At Last” at the 2009 Inaugural ball, when he and Michelle had their first dance as President and First Lady.

Beyonce’s was one of three important performances at the inauguration, as Kelly sang “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” immediately after President Obama delivered his inaugural address, while James Taylor sang “America the Beautiful.”

Beyonce Performing At The 2013 Super Bowl

This is not the only exciting performance for Beyonce this year, as she will perform at the 2013 Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show, on Feb. 3. with her old group, Destiny’s Child! So exciting!

WATCH: Beyonce’s Inauguration Performance Of The National Anthem

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THE SKANK WANTS TO BE WHITE. NEXT YEAR SHE’LL BE WHITER THAN MICHAEL JACKSON.

lol yeah she’ll be wearing a glove too.

Apparently all of you are ignorant! OH and by the way she is a natural bright color so how is that wanting to be white and she ddnt pick her skin color God did and he made her in his image!

Beyonce looks like the fake azz ho that she be…..lip sinc for the f irst African American president. Beyonce is a disgrace to all African Americans

That lady was not lip singing get a life ugh!

it was pre-recorded and lip-synced :(

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RACIST SINGS FOR RACIST. SCUM ALWAYS STICK TOGETHER.

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