Performer Disrupts Super Bowl with Political Flags

During Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show, a performer from his 400-member cast was detained after unveiling a combination Sudanese-Palestinian flag with 'Sudan' and 'Gaza' written on it, leading to a lifetime ban from all NFL events. The protester stood on a car used in Lamar's set and waved the flag before being apprehended by security. The NFL and Roc Nation confirmed the act was unsanctioned and not part of the production. The incident did not disrupt Lamar's performance or the broadcast, which featured other notable appearances, including Serena Williams and Samuel L. Jackson. The protest sparked criticism from political figures, including Matt Gaetz and Lauren Boebert, who suggested the performance was a political response to Trump's popularity among Black voters. The Philadelphia Eagles won the game against the Kansas City Chiefs with a 40-22 scoreline, in a Super Bowl attended by President Trump and other celebrities.