Serena Williams Denies Dissing Drake During Super Bowl Halftime Show

Serena Williams has firmly denied that her appearance during Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime Show, where she danced as Lamar performed his Drake diss track 'Not Like Us,' was meant as a jab at Drake. Williams clarified in multiple interviews that she holds no negative feelings toward Drake and would 'never' diss him, despite their past romantic relationship. She explained her participation was rooted in showing Compton pride alongside Lamar, who also hails from her hometown. Williams acknowledged she understood why some might interpret her cameo as taking sides in the ongoing rap feud but emphasized her intent was not petty or antagonistic. Both Williams and her husband, Alexis Ohanian, addressed the public speculation, reiterating that her actions were not aimed at Drake and highlighting her focus on her career and family. Drake has not publicly responded to Williams's statements.