Serena Williams' Super Bowl Halftime Dance Sparks Controversy, Praise

Serena Williams made a memorable appearance during Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show, where she danced to his song 'Not Like Us,' drawing attention for her confident moves, including a 'C-walk' that sparked mixed reactions online. Fans and fellow tennis stars, including Coco Gauff and Novak Djokovic, praised her performance, which many interpreted as a nod to past controversies surrounding her previous use of the same dance move at Wimbledon in 2012. The performance was also seen as a subtle jab at her ex, Drake, amid ongoing tensions between him and Lamar, who threw multiple diss tracks during the show. Williams later acknowledged the significance of her dance, reflecting on her previous criticism and celebrating her roots in Compton, California, alongside Lamar. The event was part of a larger Super Bowl spectacle that saw the Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Kansas City Chiefs, further amplifying the excitement of the night. Williams' social media updates during the event kept fans engaged, including a supportive message for Taylor Swift, who faced booing from the crowd.