Serena Williams Addresses ‘Petty’ Criticism of Super Bowl Dance

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Interested in the buzz surrounding Serena Williams‘ dance moves at the Super Bowl halftime show by Kendrick Lamar? The incident, which has made headlines, took place during his performance, and it’s sparked a lot of debate about what she might have been trying to convey. The discussion delved into speculations about her past with Drake and the cultural implications behind her guest appearance.

Let’s examine Serena Williams’ reaction to the criticism and uncover the facts about her Super Bowl involvement.

What did Serena Williams say about Super Bowl dance criticism?

In response to the criticism about her role in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show being a jab at her former boyfriend Drake, Serena Williams clarified that it was not intended as a “petty” move. On February 17th, she addressed the controversy on social media by saying, “I’m running late (because I’ve been ill and busy with investing in billion-dollar companies and managing @WYNbeauty)… far from dancing to be petty, indeed!

23-time Grand Slam champion underlined her dedication to greater goals by saying, “I’ve shown 23 times (and not forgetting my 4 gold medals) that I don’t have room in my life for trivial matters. Sending love and respect, only positivity here.” Williams performed alongside Kendrick Lamar and SZA during the halftime show on February 9, where the Philadelphia Eagles triumphed over the Kansas City Chiefs.

As a devoted fan, I can’t help but reflect on the powerful impact of Serena Williams’ performances. Her husband, Alexis Ohanian, once shed light on its profound significance. He recalled the backlash she faced for executing this exact dance at Wimbledon in 2012, when some critics called it “the height of disrespect.” On Twitter, he emphasized that the criticism Williams endured then is still evident today, stating, “Some of y’all have no idea how criticized Serena was for this same dance at Wimbledon 13 years ago and it shows… This is bigger than the music.

At half time, Lamar took the stage to perform “Not Like Us.” The rapper subtly criticized Drake with lyrics like “Attempting to strike a chord, it’s likely A-minor,” and even explicitly referred to him during the performance as reported by Billboard. However, contrary to some assumptions, Lamar emphasized that her performance had no malicious intentions.

Williams additionally conveyed appreciation towards her spouse, responding to his encouraging post with “Indeed, he’s both my baby daddy and husband. He consistently stands by me. I adore you.

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2025-02-19 12:10