National anthem singer launches ICE protest... but it ends in tears
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Singer Nezza performed the national anthem in Spanish at a Los Angeles Dodgers game on Saturday night, standing with ICE protestors in the area, even though the team attempted to prevent her from doing so.

In a tearful post on TikTok, Nezza revealed the Dodgers told her to sing the anthem in English, but she went against the wishes of the team. 

In a separate video, she shared a clip of what she says was a Dodgers official off camera telling her to sing the anthem in English.

A woman in the video footage, addressing Nezza, says, “We are going to do the song in English today,” which takes Nezza by surprise. The video continues to show Nezza disregarding this instruction.

Nezza shared the clip with the caption, “Watch the Dodgers tell me I can’t sing the Spanish Star-Spangled Banner that Roosevelt literally commissioned in 1945.” She added as the video shows her singing, “So I did it anyway.”

The 30-year-old, who wore a Dominican Republic jersey for her performance, then shared an emotional second post explaining her version of events from the start of the game. 

Singer Nezza performed the national anthem in Spanish at the Dodgers game on Saturday

Singer Nezza performed the national anthem in Spanish at the Dodgers game on Saturday 

She cried as she recounted her experience on TikTok later on in the evening on Saturday

She cried as she recounted her experience on TikTok later on in the evening on Saturday

The singer also shared a video of her being told to sing the national anthem in English

The singer also shared a video of her being told to sing the national anthem in English

‘I didn’t think I’d be met with any sort of no,’ Nezza – real name Vanessa Hernandez – said on her TikTok in a post late on Saturday night. ‘I just felt like I needed to do it. I’m still very shaken up and emotional. 

‘Especially because we’re in L.A., and with everything happening. I’ve sang the national anthem many times in my life, but today, out of all days, I could not. I’m sorry.

‘I could not believe when she walkied in and told me no. For anyone who has been following me for a while, you will know everything I do is out of love. 

‘I am proud of myself for doing that today because my parents are immigrants. I just can’t imagine them being ripped away from me, even at this age. Let alone little kids, what are we doing? 

‘Anyways, thank you for all the messages. I love you guys so much. Safe to say I am never allowed in that stadium again.’ 

The Dodgers have been contacted for comment. According to The Athletic, she was not punished for ignoring the team request and is not banned from Dodger Stadium in the future. 

In the video Nezza shared, the end of her performance can be heard getting loud cheers from the crowd in attendance for the game against San Francisco Giants, which the Dodgers won 11-5.

Protests against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement crackdowns have been rife across Los Angeles over that last week.

The Dodgers visited Donald Trump at the White House in April as World Series winners

The Dodgers visited Donald Trump at the White House in April as World Series winners

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani shakes hands with Donald Trump next to the World Series trophy

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani shakes hands with Donald Trump next to the World Series trophy

The Dodgers, who visitied Donald Trump in the White House recently as World Series champions, have not commented about the scenes.

‘Honestly, I don’t know enough, to be quite honest with you,’ Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. 

‘I know that when you’re having to bring people in and deport people, all the unrest, it’s certainly unsettling for everyone. But I haven’t dug enough and can’t speak intelligently on it.’

Dodgers player Kike Hernandez adressed the situation on Instagram on Saturday, saying: ‘I may not be Born & Raised, but this city adopted me as one of their own. 

‘I am saddened and infuriated by what’s happening in our country and our city. Los Angeles and Dodger fans have welcomed me, supported me and shown me nothing but kindness and love.’

Hernandez, who was born in Puerto Rico, added: ‘This is my second home. And I cannot stand to see our community being violated, profiled, abused and ripped apart. ALL people deserve to be treated with respect, dignity and human rights. #CityOfImmigrants.’

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