The NBA has confirmed that Grammy-winning R&B singer and actress Brandy Norwood will perform the U.S. National Anthem at the 75th NBA All-Star Game, taking place on Sunday at Los Angeles' Intuit Dome.
The announcement, made via NBA and NBC Sports channels, comes just days after the celebrated singer's 47th birthday, adding a special personal milestone to the weekend festivities.
Fans and basketball enthusiasts are buzzing on X as NBA All-Star shared the news, officially cementing Brandy's role in this year's entertainment lineup.
The Canadian National Anthem will be performed by three-time Grammy winner Sarah McLachlan, creating a star-studded musical start to the annual basketball spectacle.
Brandy, born Brandy Rayana Norwood on Febr. 11, 1979, in McComb, Mississippi, is widely recognized as "The Vocal Bible" for her groundbreaking approach to R&B vocals, including intricate runs, layered harmonies, and unmatched technical precision. She first rose to fame in the 1990s with her self-titled debut album, which went six times platinum and featured hits like "I Wanna Be Down" and "Brokenhearted."
Performing the U.S. National Anthem ahead of the 75th NBA All-Star... @4everBrandy!
🌟 Sunday (2/15), 5pm/et, NBC & Peacock pic.twitter.com/qUrrKQePPt
— #NBAAllStar (@NBAAllStar) February 11, 2026
Her second album, Never Say Never (1998), solidified her status as a global superstar. The album sold over 16 million copies worldwide and included the iconic duet "The Boy Is Mine" with Monica, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 13 weeks and won a Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group.
Brandy's later works, Full Moon, Afrodisiac, Human, Two Eleven, and B7, showcase her evolution as an artist while cementing her influence on generations of singers, including Beyoncé, Rihanna and Ariana Grande.
Beyond music, Brandy has made her mark in acting, starring in the popular UPN sitcomMoesha and portraying Cinderella in a groundbreaking 1997 television film alongside Whitney Houston.
NBA All-Star Weekend
The NBA All-Star Weekend is more than just a showcase of basketball talent-it is a celebration of entertainment, culture, and fan engagement. Brandy's anthem performance is part of a larger lineup featuring Ludacris headlining All-Star Saturday Night on Saturday, ahead of the Slam Dunk Contest, and John Tesh delivering a historic live performance of his signature "Roundball Rock" to open the All-Star Game.
The NBA Celebrity All-Star Game, set for Friday, will feature stars from the worlds of TV, film, music, and professional sports, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Rome Flynn and Keegan-Michael Key, making this year's event a must-watch for fans of all ages.
Music performances during the weekend also include K-pop group CORTIS, genre-defying artist Shaboozey and rising stars Aiden Ross and Chlöe Bailey.
Emmy-winning musician Adam Blackstone serves as Musical Director for the weekend, ensuring every performance, from Brandy's anthem to the live debut of Roundball Rock, is flawless. Broadcasts are available live on NBC and Peacock in more than 200 countries, allowing fans worldwide to witness the spectacle.
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