Charlie Puth Faces Backlash After Super Bowl National Anthem Performance as Viewers Accus

Charlie Puth’s performance of the U.S. national anthem at

Super Bowl LX was intended as a solemn, unifying moment, but it quickly became controversial.

Performing alone before millions, he faced intense scrutiny in

an atmosphere already shaped by cultural debate and nonstop online commentary.

“Musically, Puth delivered a flawless rendition.” His steady pitch, smooth transitions, and effortless high notes made the performance sound almost like a studio recording.

Instead of universal praise, that level of polish sparked suspicion.

Social media soon filled with accusations that the anthem was lip-synced or supported by a backing track.

Fans dissected footage frame by frame, and

“what should have been a shared emotional experience became a debate about authenticity and technology.”

Ironically, Puth’s reputation for perfect pitch and obsessive musical precision makes such a performance plausible.

Still, no evidence of wrongdoing emerged, and the controversy faded.

The episode highlighted a larger cultural tension: in an era of constant replay and judgment, perfection feels fake, while imperfection feels careless.