Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Flea Scorched on Social Media for National Anthem Rendition

Red Hot Chili Pepper bassist Flea blasted critics who ripped him on social media Tuesday for his rendition of the National Anthem before the start of Kobe Bryant’s final NBA game.

“I rocked that s***,” Flea said of his solo performance of Francis Scott’s Key classic ballad.

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However, those who witnessed the 53-year-old’s take on the National Anthem don’t agree.

Now you can replicate Flea's rendition of The National Anthem at home! Plug in your toaster and throw it into a bathtub full of water!

— Webby Around Town (@C_Webby) April 14, 2016

The troops fought for Flea's God-given right to completely massacre that National Anthem. #KobeDay #KobesLastGame #kobe

— Jake Whiting (@JakeWhiting) April 14, 2016

whos idea was to put flea on the anthem 😂😂

— Poehjitsu (@Goepoeh) April 14, 2016

I couldn't hear Flea over the sound of Francis Scott Key clawing at the lid of his casket

— Jerry Thornton (@jerrythornton1) April 14, 2016

Before his much-maleigned performance, Flea, a life-long Lakers fan, said “Kobe gave us so much. I just feel grateful to have been able to enjoy it.”

Flea has now joined the ever-growing ranks of the many — Roseanne Barr, Steven Tyler, James Taylor — who have butchered the National Anthem through the years.

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