Nelly Furtado's ‘Worst’ Rendition Of O'Canada Slammed By NBA All-Stars Community

Nelly Furtado's graces the NBA All-Stars in Toronto, Canada over the weekend. What has been thought as a performance that received warm applause at the Air Canada Centre, was actually, slammed by critics online saying that the singer was off the key in singing the song.

According to CBC News, the songstress took an unconventional take on the song by singing it in a slow, melodious manner. While singing, she was accompanied by Native American flutist Tony Duncan on an instrument made by Saskatoon's Richard Dubé.

The performance received a loud applause from the venue but viewers who were watching Furtado's rendition on their TV sets gave harsh criticisms against the singer that it did not take long for the topic to become trending in Twitter.

"Worst rendition ever!" one wrote.

ESPN commentator and former sportswriter, Michael Wilbon also joined in the pack of online critics with a series of tweets.

"Is Nelly Furtado having a breakdown? That's about the worst performance of the Canadian Anthem I've ever heard..." he said as mentioned in Sportsnet.

"To be such a fine singer and give that performance of such a beautiful, beautiful song...shocking..."

"That was a shut-off-the-mic performance..."

More comments appeared stating the singer's 'worst' rendition of the anthem in that some even advise her not to go public again for a long time.

"Nelly Furtado should go back into hiding after that "rendition" of Oh Canada," one wrote as mentioned in Fox8.

"Nelly Furtado should have her Canadian citizenship revoked for her rendition of the Canadian anthem."

Aside from Nelly Furtado, Ne-yo also gave a soulful rendition of the American national anthem.

As described by Hollywood Life, the RnB hit maker had successfully melted the audience's heart with his easy and cool manner of singing. In the site's video, the singer is sporting a tan canvas jacket and brown hat while singing on the stage.