Jennifer Lopez's "Let's Get Loud" During Inauguration Performance Draws Confusion

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Jenny from the Block sang "This Land is Your Land" & "America, The Beautiful," but she also took a moment to belt out a reference to her 1999 debut album.

The 2021 presidential inauguration ceremony is behind us, but people are still talking about the highlights from the event. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn into office as performers like Lady Gaga, Garth Brooks, and Jennifer Lopez graced the stage. For the latter, J. Lo gave her rendition of "This Land is Your Land," but her remix to the Woody Guthrie American classic was what stole the show.

The multihyphenate entertainer took to the stage in a full white 'fit and belted out the 1940 classic, and as the end of her performance neared, Lopez change a few things. First, she shifted into "America, The Beautiful" and said a few words from "The Pledge of Allegiance" in Spanish before slipping in "Let's Get Loud" from her debut album On the 6 that she released back in 1999.

Lopez was praised for her bilingual moment during her performance, but others questioned if her "Let's Get Loud" inclusion was necessary during an inauguration. Either way, Jenny from the Block thoroughly enjoyed her time helping to usher in America's new leader, President Joe Biden. Still, that didn't stop the commentators from making their presences known. Check out J. Lo's performance, and a few reactions, below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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