Serena Williams says the appearance outside the Super Bowl half is not about covering the ex, Drake: “I’ll never do that”

Serena Williams Her controversial Super Bowl midfield appearance revealed in an interview this week that her dance in Kendrick Lamar’s performance was by no means a dig of her ex Drake.
Williams, 43, finds himself in the heart of controversy Super Bowl Plum During Lamar’s performance “Don’t Like Us”, millions of viewers saw her performing a crip stroll in New Orleans, targeting Lamar’s rival and Williams’ ex Drake.
Serena Williams dances at the end of the half of the NFL Super Bowl Lix football game in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Some question the dance itself because of their gang affiliation, while others question why Williams, marrying two children, would aim at an old flame.
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During an interview Time Magazine, Williams, named the most influential person of 2025, said her involvement was by no means throwing a shadow at her ex.
“Absolutely not,” she said in the interview.
“I will never be like that.

Serena Williams danced at the half-time of the NFL Super Bowl Lix football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at the end of the half-time of the NFL Super Bowl Lix football game in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
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Among Williams’ most famous critics, ESPN personality Stephen A. Williams saw these comments but told Time that he had the right to comment.
“I think it’s funny,” she said. “He was allowed to have his personal opinion. But do you see my husband’s words? It’s so eloquent.”
Williams’ husband, Reddit Wimbledon 13 years ago, it showed…this is bigger than music. ”

Serena Williams danced at the half-time of the NFL Super Bowl Lix football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles at the end of the half-time of the NFL Super Bowl Lix football game in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9, 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
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The 23-time Grand Slam champion recalled her participation and she didn’t know “whether I regret it.”
“I don’t know the answer.”
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