Tennis star Serena Williams made a surprise appearance at Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show, recreating her famous 'crip walk' dance. Here's the story behind her cameo and its connection to her past relationship with Drake.
Serena Williams recently shared the story behind her surprise cameo in Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show. The tennis legend revealed that Lamar reached out to her because he loved her iconic 'crip walk' dance after winning the gold medal at the 2012 Olympics. Williams, initially surprised by the opportunity, readily agreed to recreate the dance for the once-in-a-lifetime performance.
In a behind-the-scenes video posted on Instagram, Williams documented her journey from practicing the dance in her trailer to watching the game with her family, including husband Alexis Ohanian and their daughters. The video showed her getting glammed up, returning backstage to change into her iconic blue outfit, and then practicing the dance on the sidelines. Williams' brief but energetic performance captivated fans and made headlines, especially considering her past relationship with Drake, the target of Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us.' Williams playfully acknowledged the connection in her Instagram video, joking that she wouldn't have dared to perform the 'crip walk' like that at Wimbledon, where she initially executed the dance after defeating Maria Sharapova. Her husband praised the halftime show on X, calling it 'pretty fantastic,' while sharing photos from his VIP box. Williams' Super Bowl appearance adds another chapter to her legendary career, showcasing her athleticism and cultural impact beyond the tennis court
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