# R&B National Anthem Petitions A Petition to Make an R Kelly Song the National Anthem By Simal Yilmaz | Published 2013-03-07 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-anthem-petition References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanhatesthis/there-is-a-petition-to-make-r-kellys-ignition-remix-the-nati) & [petitions.whitehouse.gov](https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/change-national-anthem-r-kellys-2003-hit-ignition-remix/Rm8SC7FP) For better or worse, there is a current and legitimate national anthem petition going on to change the Star-Spangled Banner to R Kelly's 2003 hit 'Ignition (Remix).' Of course, the idea of having an MTV hit as a national anthem could only have emerged in the Internet age. As much as I am secretly hoping that it will pass, the petition still needs 97,436 votes to come into action, but only 27,718 votes to go to [congress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thoughts-prayers-toilet-paper). Regardless of the success of it, it is an absolutely hilarious pursuit that not only exhibits the mainstream humor in a unique way, but will also increase the song's views on [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-of-the-purr-playlist) colossally. The Internet has changed the way people perceive the world entirely, making even the [White House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-white-blueberry-pancakes) seem relatable and accessible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Celebs](https://www.trendhunter.com/celebs) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **National Anthem Petitions:** There is an opportunity to create an online platform for individuals to petition for a change in the national anthem, which can garner substantial media attention and drive engagement on social media. - **MTV Hits Resurgence:** The popularity of the R Kelly song can lead to a resurgence in popularity of older MTV hits and create an opportunity for music streaming services to feature such songs on their platforms. - **Internet-driven Humor:** The rise of internet-driven humor presents an opportunity for businesses to create viral content that can help them connect with a large audience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Petition Platforms:** An online platform that automates and organizes petitions can help businesses and individuals to rapidly create and gather support for their petitions. - **Music Streaming Services:** Music streaming platforms can capitalize on the renewed interest in old hits and focus on curating playlists that contain such tracks. - **Social Media Marketing:** Brands can leverage internet-driven humor to create viral content and establish a social media presence that is more relatable and engaging to the current generation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Post-Football Holidays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drumstickmonday.md) - [Condiment Emoji Petitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saucemoji.md) - [Motion-Powered Songs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motionpowered-song.md) - [Iconic Commercial Reboots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscar-mayer-brings-back.md) - [Emoji-Centric Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-gum-emoji.md) - [Ocean Purity Petitons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dirty-protest.md) - [Iconic Halloween Candy Songs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candy-corn-1.md) - [Ketchup-Ranch Sauce Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taylor-swift-1.md) - [Signature Biscuit Playlists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-bayi.md)