Serena Wililams provided a easy clarification to deal with criticism she obtained after making an look throughout Kendrick Lamar’s Tremendous Bowl LIX halftime present, calling it a once-in-a-lifetime alternative.
The tennis legend, who retired from the game in 2022, posted a video on Instagram displaying the behind-scenes main as much as her cameo.
Serena Williams dances throughout halftime of the Tremendous Bowl between the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photograph/George Walker IV)
Within the submit, she shared a short reason why she accepted Lamar’s invitation.
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“When @kendricklamar and workforce known as and was like ‘we’ve been making an attempt to do one thing perpetually, what about this? We cherished your crip stroll on the Olympics after you received the gold medal.’ I’m like Tremendous Bowl? Are you critical?
“When on the earth would I ever be capable of dance at a superbowl? (By no means) let’s do it!”
Williams’ added that she knew her “successful dance” on the 2012 Olympic Video games in London “would repay in the future.”
Serena Williams dances throughout halftime of the Tremendous Bowl between the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photograph/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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“Finish of story,” she added.
Williams’ clarification comes after she confronted criticism for her selection of dance and for performing alongside the rival of rapper Drake, with whom Williams was beforehand concerned in a relationship.
ESPN character Stephen A. Smith was amongst those that criticized Williams, saying he would divorce his spouse if she was “trolling her ex.”
Serena Williams dances on stage throughout halftime of the Tremendous Bowl between the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. (AP Photograph/George Walker IV)
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However Williams’ husband, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, defended Williams
“A few of y’all do not know how criticized Serena was for this identical dance at Wimbledon 13 years in the past and it exhibits…. That is greater than the music,” he mentioned in a submit on X.
Fox Information’ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.
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