Alicia Keys Performs ‘Obama On Fire’ at Inaugural Ball

By J.W. on Jan 21, 2013

Alicia Keys helped kick off the Inaugural Ball on Monday night with a rousing performance in honor of President Barack Obama. The POTUS was celebrating the inauguration of his second term, and Alicia had a special tribute just for him. Looking beautiful in a sequined red gown, Alicia got the crowd hype with a piano led version of her upbeat single “New Day.” But, what followed was unique, to say the least. The songstress belted out a version of her single “Girl on Fire,” replacing the word ‘girl’ with Obama. Honestly, it was weird and awkward, but we know she meant well and it was all in good spirits.

Catch Alicia’s interesting performance below…

J.W.

Jamie Wexler is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of ThisisRnB.com. After starting out as a young DJ, he went on to study the music business and work in Urban Promotions and then A&R at various record labels, followed by artist management. Mr. Wexler's entrepreneurial spirit has led him to launch numerous businesses in music and fashion marketing. He's a huge fan of '80s and '90s R&B, a firm believer that Rhythm & Blues is the backbone of many genres, and a purveyor of keeping it alive in the mainstream.