The Super Bowl is always an event filled with spectacle—both on the field and during its legendary halftime performances. But this year, amid Kendrick Lamar’s electrifying show, fans were in for an unexpected surprise: Serena Williams made a cameo that had social media buzzing.
Serena Williams Brings Back Her Iconic Dance
During Lamar’s performance of Not Like Us, the 23-time Grand Slam champion was spotted twice, dancing for about 10 seconds—but that was enough to send fans into a frenzy.
Williams wasn’t just dancing—she was Crip Walking, a move she famously did after winning Olympic gold in 2012. The nostalgia hit hard, and it didn’t take long for her performance to go viral.
So how did this happen? According to Serena herself, it was all Kendrick’s idea.
“When Kendrick Lamar and team called and was like ‘we’ve been trying to do something forever, what about this? We loved your Crip Walk at the Olympics after you won the gold medal.’
For Williams, the opportunity to appear on one of the biggest stages in entertainment was too good to pass up.
“I’m like Super Bowl? Are you serious? When in the world would I ever be able to dance at a Super Bowl? (Never) Let’s do it!”
A Subtle Dig at Drake?
Of course, Serena’s Super Bowl moment also fueled speculation. The song Not Like Us is famously a diss track directed at rapper Drake—who was once romantically linked to Williams. Their rumored relationship never fully materialized, and Williams later married Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, with whom she has two children.
While Serena’s appearance may have been just a fun moment, the internet couldn’t help but read deeper into the situation.
Serena’s Super Bowl Legacy Continues
This wasn’t Williams’ first Super Bowl moment. She has previously starred in two Super Bowl commercials, proving that her influence extends far beyond tennis. Now, she can officially add halftime show performer to her long list of achievements.
From winning Grand Slams to dancing at the Super Bowl, Serena Williams always finds a way to stay in the spotlight.
