Sy'Rai Smith sings National Anthem at Crypto.com Arena
The Los Angeles Lakers featured the daughter of singer Brandy in her debut performance, drawing praise from her family and marking a milestone for the young artist following her recent album release.
By Beatriz Soto ·
Sy’Rai Smith performed the National Anthem for the Los Angeles Lakers at the Crypto.com Arena, marking her first time singing for the team. The event placed the daughter of singer Brandy at the center of the court, allowing her to demonstrate her vocal abilities to the home crowd.
Brandy attended the game from the sidelines and recorded the performance from her perspective. She shared a video of the moment on social media, where her real-time reactions to her daughter’s singing are audible. In a post accompanying the clip, Brandy described the experience of hearing her voice fill the venue.
“Words will never fully express what it meant to witness my daughter Sy’rai @syraismith sing the national anthem for the first time at Crypto.com Arena… hearing her voice fill that arena was breathtaking,” Brandy wrote. “My baby… standing in her own light. I wanted to take in every note and somehow hold the whole moment still.”
Brandy continued her message by expressing pride in her daughter’s courage and artistic development. “Being your mother is a blessing I will never have enough words to thank God for. You gave that arena your voice… and gave your mama a moment she will carry for the rest of her life,” she added.
Ray J, Sy’Rai’s uncle, also commented on the performance online. He posted a brief message congratulating his niece on the achievement. “My little niece!!!” he wrote, offering his own endorsement of her stage presence.
This performance coincides with a recent period of professional growth for Sy’Rai Smith. She released her album COLD WAR on Oct. 8, along with two music videos. In a separate post marking that milestone, Brandy called her daughter a “force to be reckoned with.”
Brandy noted that the album allows listeners to connect with Sy’Rai’s personal experiences. “With COLD WAR, you are giving the world pieces of your becoming… the love, the heartache, the lessons, the courage it takes to recognize your worth,” Brandy said.
