On social media Wednesday night, as the game between the 76ers and Oklahoma City Thunder pressed on, Sevyn posted a 10 second video detailing what happened.
Was suppose to sing the anthem at @sixers & @okcthunder game but mins b4 @sixers said I couldn't because I was wearing a "We Matter" jersey pic.twitter.com/wjoJN3rq0r
— Sevyn (@sevyn) October 27, 2016
"I'm at the 76ers game singing the National Anthem and the organization is telling me I can't because I'm wearing a 'We Matter' jersey," Sevyn said.
The 76ers organization sent the following statement to sister station WPVI in Philadelphia:
The Philadelphia 76ers organization encourages meaningful actions to drive social change. We use our games to bring people together, to build trust and to strengthen our communities. As we move from symbolic gestures to action, we will continue to leverage our platform to positively impact our community.
Sevyn was the scheduled performer for the opener in Philadelphia.
The singer could be seen and heard practicing the anthem during Action News reporter Jeff Skversky's report previewing the game.
There was even a contest where fans could sit courtside with her during the third quarter of the game. Fans could enter the contest using #SevynSixers on Twitter.
Philly #Streetteam who's coming to the @Sixers game tonight? If you are come sit with me courtside! #sixers #MadeInPHILA
— Sevyn (@sevyn) October 26, 2016
See details below! pic.twitter.com/A8bQaiJmxX
The 26-year-old singer from Orlando, Florida has written songs for Chris Brown, Brandy, Alicia Keys, and more, according to her Facebook page.
A member of the 76ers Dance Team sang the anthem prior to the game.