Serena Williams’ husband came to the tennis legend’s defense on social media in the midst of criticism of her decision to attend Kendrick Lamar’s half -time exhibition and Crip Walk.
Williams performed the dance movement in the middle of Lamar’s Diss track against rival rapper Drake. The retired tennis star also had a previous relationship with Drake, which made her appear under the field even more eyebrows.
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Serena Williams dances during the break at the Super Bowl Lix, Sunday 9 February 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbough)
She was one of a few surprises that Lamar had for the show, which also included Samuel L. Jackson dressed as “Uncle Sam” that made social comment between Compton -rapper’s songs.
While some criticized Williams, Alexis Ohanian wrote in a post on X that her appearance was “bigger than music.”
“Some of you have no idea how criticized Serena was for this same dance on Wimbledon 13 years ago, and it shows …. This is bigger than the music,” wrote Reddit co-founder.
Williams Crip-Gik while he was at Wimbledon during the 2012 Olympics in London and criticized too.
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Serena Williams dances on stage during Kendrick Lamar’s half -time show at the Super Bowl Lix, Sunday in New Orleans. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
“Also, just wait until some of these people learn about the illegal/criminal origin of Irish place dancing or northern English clog dancing! They’ll be shaking, I say you. Oweing, even,” Ohanian added.
Williams seemed to be unprotected by the criticism. She sent several videos of herself before and after the break.
“Let’s go Super Bowl half time ??! I died a little!” She wrote in a post on Sunday night.
Williams is one of the most skilled tennis players in recent memory – male or female. She won 23 Grand Slam titles – other in women’s tennis history behind Margaret Court.
Serena Williams is cheerful after her career ending match at the US Open in Flushing, New York, on September 2, 2022. (John Conrad Williams, Jr./Newsday RM via Getty Images)
She retired from professional tennis in 2022.
