Rebecca Ferguson to sing at Trump’s inauguration on ONE rule
X Factor star Rebecca Ferguson shot to fame as a runner-up on the 2010 instalment of the hit talent show, and has now been asked to perform at Donald Trump's presidential inauguration ceremony.
The Liverpool-born singer posted to Twitter, linking her fans to a document containing her conditions for performing at the show.
The singer said she would accept the offer, as long as she would be allowed to perform Strange Fruit, a civil rights anthem originally sang by Billie Holiday which highlights the struggles of black American's in the past.
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— Rebecca Ferguson (@RebeccaFMusic) January 2, 2017
Strange Fruit was first recorded in 1939 and takes its title from the lynchings of black people in the American Deep South.
"I've been asked and this is my answer. If you allow me to sing ‘strange fruit' a song that has huge historical importance, a song that was blacklisted in the United States for being too controversial," tweeted the star.
"A song that speaks to all the disregarded and down trodden black people in the United States."
"A song that is a reminder of how love is the only thing that will conquer all the hatred in this world, then I will graciously accept your invitation and see you in Washington."
Her condition for performing has caused a heated debate in the comments section of the tweet, as some haters have branded her condition as '"unnecessary."
Others commended her on her choice to highlight racial issues in America, but question why she chose not to address Trump's "comments about women."
Most have speculated that the offer will be withdrawn due to her performance condition.
Other performers confirmed to appear so far are the Radio City Rockettes, Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and singer Jackie Evancho, of America’s Got Talent, who will sing the national anthem.
