Sevyn Streeter Says 76ers National Anthem Performance Canceled Due To 'We Matter' Jersey

Sevyn Streeter was set to perform the national anthem at the Philadelphia 76ers' season opening game last night, but the singer was denied the opportunity because she was wearing a "We Matter" jersey in reference to the Black Lives Matter movement.

"I'm at the 76ers game to sing the national anthem and the organization is telling me that I can't because I'm wearing a 'We Matter' jersey," the Girl Disrupted star explained to fans in a Twitter video. A member of the Sixers dance team sang the national anthem on the court instead.