Jay-Z and Beyoncé Criticized For Sitting During the National Anthem at Super Bowl The couple faced backlash after TMZ released <br />footage of the couple sitting as Demi Lovato<br />performed the 'Star Spangled Banner' at Super Bowl LIV. Their decision to remain seated came as a surprise as the rapper recently partnered with the NFL and co-produced the Super Bowl's Halftime show. Conservative news correspondent <br />Tomi Lahren was one of the <br />couple's harshest critics. Tomi Lahren, via Twitter Tomi Lahren, via Twitter Tomi Lahren, via Twitter Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback <br />Colin Kaepernick raised awareness about <br />police brutality against African-Americans by kneeling through the National Anthem in the 2016 NFL season.
