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January 26, 2013

Talk about a fashion statement! Beyonce has yet to comment on her Monday, Jan. 21 rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner" -- in which a pre-recorded track was used -- at President Barack Obama's Inauguration ceremony in Washington, D.C. But on Saturday night, the Grammy winner, 31, sent a message her own way via Instagram.

In a black-and-white photograph, Beyonce (currently rehearsing for her Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans), her hands held out casually, sports a baseball cap, sunglasses -- and a sweatshirt emblazoned with the message "Can I live?", seemingly shrugging off the naysayers.

The top is also an homage to her husband Jay-Z'**s song "Can I Liv?" from his Reasonable Doubt album. (The crew-neck retails for about $102.)

That, for now, is likely all that Beyonce will say on the matter of her National Anthem performance. A pal told Us the superstar is ready to "knock them dead" at the Super Bowl on Sunday Feb. 3 (featuring a reunion with her Destiny's Child bandmates Michelle Williams and Kelly Rowland.)

"She can't wait to get on the Super Bowl stage and show everyone."

This article originally appeared on Usmagazine.com: Beyonce Addresses Lip-Synching Scandal With "Can I Live?" Sweatshirt: Picture

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Be happy you have a talent. We are not famous or have such an opportunity like you. If I were I would have song it myself. You're taking an advantage of what you actually have. After the Super Bowl I wonder if you'll get An opportunity like this again.

Posted by LoudMama January 28, 2013, 3:59 pm

All we were looking for is a live performance very important nite...

Posted by tek it easy January 28, 2013, 11:19 am

With all the problems that are going on in the world like children starving, families being put out on the street,and babies being killed by gunmen. it amazes me how we get so vicious at an entertainer for entertaining whether it's through lip sync or actual live recording but I can guarantee that none of you probably have lofted a finger to do anything about these problems. Funny thing is there is a recording if her singing into the mic wild be track is playing and just to show you how much tell it she really has, she matched it perfectly and actually 1 small part with even better than what was recorded. So let's just stop all the hating on this girl she is a great entertainer and with everything that is going on listen joy with the entertainers have to offer

Posted by Redbone187 January 28, 2013, 9:53 am

Posted by Redbone187 January 28, 2013, 9:51 am

Does anyone truly doubt she can sing? The point is, with the exception of illness, there's no excuse to lip sync at such an important event! I mean literally anyone could have done what she did!

Posted by lilmrsellis January 28, 2013, 9:25 am

Beyonce's a Democrat - of course it's not her fault.

Posted by Fly by night January 28, 2013, 7:45 am

Wow. A lot of hate for Beyonce. My advice to her will be to take some time off music to raise Blue Ivy. Get that GED and learn to speak properly. Perhaps have another baby. The truth is Beyonce has more talent than artists like Taylor Swift. But the public is something else. Bey will be fine in the overall scheme of things.

Posted by Tjk43218 January 28, 2013, 2:44 am

Someone on here said she isnt no Diana Ross.. Your right she is not! Diana Ross never won a grammy as for Beyonce she has 11 or 12.. So at this point Beyonce can do whatever she pleases.. Shes been around long enough and worked hard enough to lip synch if she wants to.. Get over it move on.. Next story..

Posted by Here4dabeer January 28, 2013, 1:26 am

Terri69- you made my day.

Posted by SJane January 27, 2013, 10:37 pm

When shes doing the half-time show it will be the perfect time to use the toliet.

Posted by Terri69 January 27, 2013, 10:32 pm

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