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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Brittany Miller

The subtle way Coco Jones honored Whitney Houston during Super Bowl performance

Coco Jones paid homage to the late Whitney Houston as she sang “Lift Every Voice and Sing” before the kickoff of the 2026 Super Bowl as the Seattle Seahawks took on the New England Patriots.

Jones arrived at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, to sing what is often called the “Black National Anthem,” wearing a cropped white jacket with red, black and green accents, meant to represent the colors of the Pan-African flag.

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