It all started with a "unique" version of the national anthem by singer and host of The Four, Fergie. We will do our best to break this all down.
First, back in February, Fergie performed what can only be described as a bizarre rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner" before the NBA All-Star Game. Remember this?
Fergie sings the national anthem at the NBA All-Star Game | ESPN www.youtube.com
During the performance, Golden State Warriors player Draymond Green is seen giving a little chuckle. Other players laugh as well, but Fergie's ex-husband. actor Josh Duhamel took exception particularly to Green's laugh. He told FS1's Fair Game earlier this week:
"I was pissed off at Draymond Green first of all. I think her owed her apology. I think he was kind of a prick. Just because he knew the camera was on him and he snickered about it. If he would have been a real man, he would have at least called her and said, 'Listen, I'm sorry that I caused all this.'"
Welcome to #NBATwitter Josh Duhamel. #DraymondGreen On today's @FairGameonFS1 at 5:30pm ET. https://t.co/Zz0P6bsKlhβ Kristine Leahy (@Kristine Leahy)1540491878.0
To be fair, he was just having his ex's back but at the time, even Fergie apologized for the rendition saying:
"I've always been honored and proud to perform the national anthem and last night I wanted to try something special for the NBA. I'm a risk taker artistically, but clearly this rendition didn't strike the intended tone. I love this country and honestly tried my best."
Now, a music producer and DJ, Keenan Webb, AKA DJ Suede the Remix God.has put together a new mix of the famously botched anthem that has everyone from Snoop Dog to The Creighton Women's Basket Team are getting down to the new funky beat. As an added jab to Duhamel, the Warriors danced a little jig in their locker room.
The challenge is on!
The Warriors played the remix of Fergieβs national anthem πππ https://t.co/VmCSUrdPtUβ Complex Sports (@Complex Sports)1540610348.0
Sometimes you just have to know when you've been bested.
Note to self: Think twice before you call out the champs. Well played @warriors #NBATwitterisnojoke #sorryferg https://t.co/W2ePGvEM8wβ Josh Duhamel (@Josh Duhamel)1540620194.0
@joshduhamel @warriors Hahaha it was never any disrespect to her... But the challenge about to be lit G!β Draymond Green (@Draymond Green)1540622594.0
@Money23Green @joshduhamel @warriors Happy Saturday π₯π₯ππ€£β Fergie (@Fergie)1540658801.0
Now that everyone has kissed and made up, can we get down to some serious dancing?
Letβs play some basketball!! #GoJays #FergieRemixChallenge https://t.co/ZuUcs6mc3qβ Creighton Womenβs Basketball (@Creighton Womenβs Basketball)1540668149.0
When the #FergieRemixChallenge happens during a high school visit at @lwcentralpps @eiu @EIU_Admissions @warriorsβ¦ https://t.co/vIubur53deβ Omar Akil Solomon (@Omar Akil Solomon)1540843289.0
Thanks to @Fergie and the Golden State @warriors, we are starting our week off with a Monday morning #turnup!!β¦ https://t.co/qXF5U4dwDiβ ABC World News Now (@ABC World News Now)1540805011.0
Ahhh bringing it all the way back to church! Someone throw a shoe!
When @StephenCurry30 and the @warriors give you content to preach on. We had fun in church today! π₯β¦ https://t.co/S0OmSheoXgβ Adam Smallcombe (@Adam Smallcombe)1540833863.0
What my kid & his best friend did after church today. πππ #fergieremixchallenge #FergieChallenge https://t.co/Ak9Dq3mYAjβ Vote on Nov 6 πΉ (@Vote on Nov 6 πΉ)1540778504.0
But a fork in us we are done!
@joshduhamel @warriors π€£ https://t.co/LCnzRV2bq9β Moist 'Licious (@Moist 'Licious)1540642764.0
Let's all give credit where credit is due.
People really need to start giving real props to @Remixgodsuede #fergieremixchallengeβ Chris Long (@Chris Long)1540690987.0
Fergie National Anthem (Remix) Official Audio LOL! #RemixgodSuede https://t.co/67RYuRdJdHβ Dj Suede the Remix god (@Dj Suede the Remix god)1519224078.0
Now if only Washington could solve disagreements this easily.
H/T: GQ, Sports Illustrated, SB Nation