Jamie Foxx says he was compelled to do a big over-the top-rendition of the national anthem at the Mayweather fight … and says technical problems are the only thing to blame for the sharp criticism.
Foxx just appeared on “Ellen” — and explained that his ear pieces failed while he was in the ring … causing him to be out of sync with the orchestra that was playing beside him.
Despite the mishap, Foxx says his performance “killed” in the arena (in a good way.)