NFL Season Kicks Off With Mariah Carey, MMG, Queen Latifah Anthem Rendition

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By Miranda Johnson

The NFL pulled out the big guns to launch their 2013 season, calling on Mariah Carey and Queen Latifah to help kick things off. The show began with Mariah’s mini pre-game performance (she was joined by MMG)and followed with Queen Latifah singing her own rendition of the national anthem.

Prior to the Cowboys taking the win against last season’s Super Bowl Champs, Mariah Carey graced the stage at New York City’s Rockefeller Plaza performing “Triumphant” along with Rick Ross and Meek Mill. In her “Kickoff Special” performance the diva also followed with a few other songs and even projected a short video she filmed for the occasion as well.

Over at Met Life Stadium, in her home state of New Jersey, Queen Latifah was joined by a choir, putting her own jazzy touch on the Star-Spangled Banner. And as if the remix was not enough of a special addition, three black hawk helicopters and fireworks also popped up in Queen’s performance. Queen’s rendition, which received an array of reviews was only enhanced with a catchy beat as the words and the tempos remained in original structure.

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