Ne-Yo Takes the World Series Stage for Game 4 National Anthem

Ne-Yo stepped into baseball’s championship spotlight on Tuesday, October 27, performing the national anthem before Game 4 of the 2026 World Series. According to The Source, the three-time Grammy-winning R&B singer handled the pregame musical moment ahead of a pivotal night for the Rays.

The Source’s report paired Ne-Yo’s appearance with the Rays keeping their championship hopes alive. For music fans, the performance put an established R&B voice at the center of a major sporting occasion, with the anthem—not his own catalog—serving as the evening’s showcase.