Singer Vanessa Hernandez, who performs beneath the identify “Nezza,” sang the Nationwide Anthem in Spanish to indicate solidarity with anti-ICE rioters, regardless of being instructed not to take action by Dodgers officers.
Sporting a Dominican Republic shirt, Nezza posted a video on TikTok during which she was instructed to carry out the anthem in English, however sang it in Spanish anyway, earlier than the Dodgers’ recreation in opposition to the San Francisco Giants.
“We’re going to do the track in English at present,” the official says, earlier than it cuts to a clip of her ignoring the directions.
The entitled performer posted one other video explaining that she was stunned when she was instructed to sing it in English.
“I didn’t suppose I’d be met with any kind of no,” Hernandez stated. “I simply felt like I wanted to do it. I’m nonetheless very shaken up and emotional.”
Hernandez continued, “Particularly as a result of we’re in L.A., and with all the things taking place. I’ve sang the nationwide anthem many occasions in my life, however at present, out of all days, I couldn’t. I’m sorry.”
“I couldn’t consider when she walkied in and instructed me no. For anybody who has been following me for some time, you’ll know all the things I do is out of affection,” the singer claimed. “I’m happy with myself for doing that at present as a result of my dad and mom are immigrants. I simply can’t think about them being ripped away from me, even at this age. Not to mention little children, what are we doing?”
The singer concluded, “In any case, thanks for all of the messages. I like you guys a lot. Protected to say I’m by no means allowed in that stadium once more.”
In line with stories, Hernandez is sadly NOT banned from the stadium.
Violent riots have been going down each day in Los Angeles since June 6 in response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations within the space.
