Jay-Z and Beyoncé criticised for sitting through US national anthem at Super Bowl

Jay-Z and Beyoncé were in attendance at the Super Bowl on Sunday to watch Kansas City Chiefs defeat the San Francisco 49era and secure their first title in over 30 years. However, the married couple's appearance at the game did not pass without some criticism, chiefly that they did not stand when the national anthem was performed before the game.

Jay-Z is setting the record straight after he and wifeBeyoncéwerespotted sitting downduringDemi Lovato​'s performance of the national anthem at Sunday’s Super Bowl. The musical icons drew no small amount of ire online after the fan-shot video, first published by TMZ, showed the two remaining in their seats as Lovato belted out the “Star-Spangled Banner” prior to the climactic showdownbetween the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs.

The pair were previously criticised for sitting during the US national anthem.

Video of Beyoncé and Jay-Z sitting while Demi Lovato sang the national anthem at the Super Bowl has surfaced online.TMZ posted the video Sunday of the celebrity couple sitting along with daughter Blue Ivy at Hard Rock Stadium, where the San Francisco 49ers were playing the Kansas City Chiefs.Jay-Z, a co-producer of the halftime show featuring Shakira and Jennifer Lopez, announced his Roc Nation company had entered a partnership with the NFL for events and social activism last year.

Beyoncé took to social media on Sunday (Feb. 2) to share photos of herself enjoying Super Bowl LIV with Jay-Z and daughter Blue Ivy.For the big game between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs, the superstar donned an emerald green Balmain suit with white heels, sunglasses and an intricate diamond choker while Jay-Z went for a more casual look in a patterned Gucci windbreaker, black pants and baseball cap.

By Dade Hayes

Congratulations are in order … and not for the Kansas City Chiefs. While the team did beat the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV in Miami, Florida, on Sunday, February 2, Joe Giudice had his eyes on something else during the big game.

Video of Beyoncé and Jay-Z sitting while Demi Lovato sang the national anthem at the Super Bowl has surfaced online. TMZ posted the video Sunday (Feb.

Beyoncé and remained seated during the at the , .The couple attended Sunday night's (February 2) big game at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami with their daughter, Blue Ivy. Per People, their decision not to stand was a continuation of the work started by former San Francisco 49ers player , who kneeled during the national anthem to raise awareness of Jay-Z recently signed a deal to join the NFL as a "live entertainment strategist" and has plans to make the organization more inclusive.

Demi Lovato kicked off Super Bowl 2020 with a powerful performance of the National Anthem.Dressed in a white suit, the pop star showed off her vocal capabilities as she sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" ahead of Sunday's big game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium.

How kind of Beyoncé, American royalty, to show up with Jay-Z and Blue Ivy at the Super Bowl in Miami this year. The singer was photographed at the stadium wearing a green jacket and diamonds. Her two-year-old twins, Rumi and Sir, were not seen with her. Beyoncé, Jay-Z and Blue Ivy at the #SuperBowl. pic.twitter.com/xu4vS2TGED— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) February 2, 2020

Beyoncé is feeling that football spirit.

Big day out! Beyoncé and Jay-Z made Super Bowl LIV a family affair by bringing 8-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, with them to the big game.

Fresh off her Grammys performance last weekend, Demi Lovato kicked off television’s biggest night by singing the national anthem during Super Bowl LIV at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.