Conan Gray gets brutally trolled for his performance at the Home Run Derby (Image via @conangrayao/Twitter)Internet star Conan Gray kicked off Monday's Home Run Derby by singing the American national anthem, leaving fans unimpressed. The singer started his career on YouTube and his first album went gold in 2020. When he sang his rendition of the national anthem to mark the beginning of the event, unimpressed fans did not hold back on their comments on social media. Viewers took to Twitter to critique the musician's performance, making him a trend on social media. One user said that "it was so bad, I turned off my tv."Caleb Cox@Calebrto5Not to be a hater but just watched Conan Gray sing the national anthem and it was so bad I turned off my tv #HomeRunDerby #nationalanthem403Not to be a hater but just watched Conan Gray sing the national anthem and it was so bad I turned off my tv #HomeRunDerby #nationalanthemInternet users troll Conan Gray's singing the national anthem at Home Run Derby on the internetThe 23-year-old California native, wore a Dodger jersey while performing the anthem and though he looked great, it didn't matter to the viewers. It was his singing that they focused on. Fans of the Home Run Derby slammed the singer and said that this was the worst national anthem performance to be given on the occasion.Viewers compared the performance to Fergie's rendition at the 2018 Home Run Derby. However, others said that Gray's performance was worse than the Meet Me Half Way singer.ACL-Sports.com®--Sports Investor@TheRealMrACLIt’s difficult to have a worst sung National Anthem than took place at the Home Run Derby tonight. #HomeRunDerby8It’s difficult to have a worst sung National Anthem than took place at the Home Run Derby tonight. #HomeRunDerbyLyndon Johnson@LBJ_36There are two groups after the Home Run Derby: 1. People who don’t know what a home run derby is and loved the fact that Conan Grey sang the national anthem. 2. People who revere the Home Run Derby and admit that that was the worst thing I’ve heard since Fergie. 2 is right.There are two groups after the Home Run Derby: 1. People who don’t know what a home run derby is and loved the fact that Conan Grey sang the national anthem. 2. People who revere the Home Run Derby and admit that that was the worst thing I’ve heard since Fergie. 2 is right.Some viewers called Gray "tone deaf" while others said that there was "no worse national anthem" than the one they had just heard. This was a thought that was echoed by a number of Home Run Derby viewers. Jake Riegel@17RiegelBro I think Conan Gray is tone deaf. That National anthem was as bad as fergie’s. #HomeRunDerby18010Bro I think Conan Gray is tone deaf. That National anthem was as bad as fergie’s. #HomeRunDerbyJ@JayTravThere is no worse national anthem than the one I just watched for the home run derby.13There is no worse national anthem than the one I just watched for the home run derby.Johnny A@Johnansbro90This is one of the worst renditions of the national anthem I've ever heard. #HomeRunDerby1949This is one of the worst renditions of the national anthem I've ever heard. #HomeRunDerbySeymour Butts@CmorebuttssssI know it’s just the home run derby but that was the worst national anthem of all time27I know it’s just the home run derby but that was the worst national anthem of all timeChuck Moody@fairport09Worst performance of the national anthem ever! #HomeRunDerby1364Worst performance of the national anthem ever! #HomeRunDerbySeymour Butts@CmorebuttssssI know it’s just the home run derby but that was the worst national anthem of all time27I know it’s just the home run derby but that was the worst national anthem of all timeKay@MyWay802@MLB What possessed you to book Conan Gray to sing the national anthem for the home run derby?? One of the worst renditions in the history of sports, and a real low light of the derby. Of the millions of people, including amateurs, you thought he's the one? Do better MLB...do better.@MLB What possessed you to book Conan Gray to sing the national anthem for the home run derby?? One of the worst renditions in the history of sports, and a real low light of the derby. Of the millions of people, including amateurs, you thought he's the one? Do better MLB...do better.Some questioned Major League Baseball and Home Run Derby's decision to select the singer for the performance. Meanwhile, others thought that it was inappropriate for pop singers to sing in such circumstances, where they don't have access to "backing tracks and auto tunes."Some people also wondered how Gray had a platinum album. Amber Bullard@abullar4i just wanna know who looked at conan gray and said “oh yeah he’s perfect to sing the National anthem” @Fergie has been redeemed! #HomeRunDerby #fergie #nationalAnthem2i just wanna know who looked at conan gray and said “oh yeah he’s perfect to sing the National anthem” @Fergie has been redeemed! #HomeRunDerby #fergie #nationalAnthem https://t.co/ZUCGb57A6zKyle Becker@kylenabeckerThis national anthem at the #HomerunDerby. You sure this guy has a platinum album?677This national anthem at the #HomerunDerby. You sure this guy has a platinum album? https://t.co/bwcUc2xkwALexie Girl@JenLake318LA couldn’t find a better singer for our National Anthem? Disgrace #HomeRunDerbyLA couldn’t find a better singer for our National Anthem? Disgrace #HomeRunDerbySkip Awesome@SkipAwesomeIf you witnessed the performance of National Anthem at the home run derby - then you were also reminded of what happens when pop singers are forced to perform without their backing tracks, auto-tuners, and teenyboppers screaming the lyrics for them.If you witnessed the performance of National Anthem at the home run derby - then you were also reminded of what happens when pop singers are forced to perform without their backing tracks, auto-tuners, and teenyboppers screaming the lyrics for them.A few said that Gray's Home Run Derby performance was "horrific" and that he "butchered" the anthem. Some took the opportunity and trolled the singer with memes.Pirate Johnny 🏴‍☠️@OutofFs2GiveLate to the party but who tf sang the national anthem? Was it a make a wish kid or something? That was brutal to listen to. #HomeRunDerbyLate to the party but who tf sang the national anthem? Was it a make a wish kid or something? That was brutal to listen to. #HomeRunDerbyKC Here4comedy@kchere4comedySounds like @ConanOBrien really butchered the national anthem for the home run derby tonight. At least he's back on TV.Sounds like @ConanOBrien really butchered the national anthem for the home run derby tonight. At least he's back on TV.Ray@rmdashThat National anthem was HORRIFIC!! #HomeRunDerbyThat National anthem was HORRIFIC!! #HomeRunDerbyTimothy@TimTerrible#HomeRunDerby #NationalAnthem #AllStarGame #MLB This little boy tells the story of the performance of tonight’s Nation Anthem#HomeRunDerby #NationalAnthem #AllStarGame #MLB This little boy tells the story of the performance of tonight’s Nation Anthem https://t.co/ACiHN1T7g4clarence uncle thomas@thisaintdrewWhoever sung that National Anthem for the Home Run Derby needs to hang it up24626Whoever sung that National Anthem for the Home Run Derby needs to hang it upEric Gonzales@BrownBoyRickMe listening to that attempt of the National anthem #HomeRunDerby28825Me listening to that attempt of the National anthem #HomeRunDerby https://t.co/HBoupslYWNScott BlueJaysAlways@BluejaysAlwaysThis look on Vladdy’s face during that rendition of the National Anthem… #HomeRunDerby #BlueJays #NextLevel44927This look on Vladdy’s face during that rendition of the National Anthem… #HomeRunDerby #BlueJays #NextLevel https://t.co/H7XKW24q9KWhy is the national anthem sung before athletic events? View this post on Instagram Instagram PostSports is a big part of America, and the national anthem Star-Spangled Banner is sung before every athletic event from professional leagues to high school games. The Super Bowl has featured the anthem since its first game in 1967.The song was published in 1800s and became an anthem for the then war-struck country. It was played during patriotic celebrations and parades, much like those held on Independence Day.However, the song wasn't connected to sports events until 1900s, after being sung at the 1918 World Series when the Chicago Cubs faced the Boston Red Sox. The Star-Spangled Banner played during the seventh-inning stretch and became a sporting tradition.At that time, sports were rising very fast and became intertwined with country and patriotism, which gave more fuel to the tradition. Over time, the simple sports tradition evolved and famous artists started getting invited to sing the anthem before a big game.A little more about Conan GrayConan Lee Gray is an American singer and songwriter. He was born on December 5, 1998, in Lemon Grove, California and raised in Georgetown, Texas.The artist started his music journey with YouTube, where he uploaded vlogs, covers and original songs as well. As his popularity grew on the internet, he was signed by Republic Records.The singer released his first album under the label, including successful singles like Maniac and Heather. His 2020 album, Kid Krow, debuted at number five on the US Billboard 200, making him the biggest US new artist of the year.Gray's second album was also successful and received critical acclaim. The album took the top 10 spots in countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland and the Netherlands.The singer has a massive internet following with over 6.5 million followers on Instagram and 4.7 million followers on YouTube. The artist is said to have a net worth of close to $4 million.