Serena Williams recently opened up about her surprise appearance during Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime show, where she performed a Crip Walk to Lamar’s track “Not Like Us.” The cameo sparked widespread attention, especially given her past relationship with Drake, whom Lamar references in the song. In a candid interview with Time, Williams expressed mixed feelings about the performance, stating, “I don’t know if I regret it or not.”
Williams clarified that her dance was not intended to be a diss toward Drake, emphasizing that it was a celebratory moment and not “petty.” She also shared that she had taken two tequila shots before stepping on stage, adding a lighthearted touch to the experience. Reflecting on the performance, she remarked, “Man, I did not Crip walk like that at Wimbledon. I would have been fined!”
Despite the initial backlash, Williams defended her actions, asserting that she has “no time for petty” and that the dance was all in good fun. Her husband, Alexis Ohanian, also supported her, highlighting the criticism she faced for a similar dance at Wimbledon in 2012 and emphasizing the need to move beyond such judgments.
While the performance was met with mixed reactions, it undeniably added a memorable moment to the Super Bowl halftime show and showcased Williams’ willingness to step outside her comfort zone.
