Serena Williams recently addressed the controversy surrounding her surprise appearance at the Super Bowl halftime show. Following her cameo during Kendrick Lamar’s performance of his Grammy-winning song “Not Like Us,” the tennis legend found herself at the center of a debate over whether her dance moves were meant as a jab at Canadian rapper Drake. In the song, Lamar delivers a diss aimed at Drake, with lyrics such as, “Say Drake, I hate you,” which caused some to speculate that Serena’s appearance and her dance moves were intentionally petty.

During the performance, Williams was seen performing the “C-walk,” a dance popularized in the hip-hop community. Given the timing of her appearance during Kendrick Lamar’s diss track, many assumed that the dance was in response to the ongoing feud between Lamar and Drake. However, Serena was quick to deny any such intentions. She clarified that her cameo was not meant to be petty, emphasizing that she was simply enjoying the moment.

Serena’s husband, Alexis Ohanian, also came to her defense, publicly addressing the backlash on social media. He pointed out that many people were unaware of the criticism Serena had faced when she performed the same dance at Wimbledon 13 years ago. “Some of y’all have no idea how criticized Serena was for the same dance at Wimbledon,” Ohanian wrote, underscoring that the issue had been blown out of proportion and was being misinterpreted.

In her own comments, Serena expressed gratitude for her husband’s support and reiterated that her focus was far from petty drama. She explained that her life was centered around more significant matters, such as investing in billion-dollar companies and raising her family. Serena made it clear that she was not concerned with drama or negativity, saying, “I’ve been sick and busy investing in billion-dollar companies. Definitely not dancing to be petty.” She further emphasized that her achievements, including 23 Grand Slam singles titles and four Olympic gold medals, had proven that she had no time for pettiness.

Serena also took the opportunity to dismiss the labels often placed on her. She acknowledged that people frequently tried to box her into certain categories or narratives but made it clear that she would continue to be herself, regardless of others’ perceptions. She added, “Nothing negative here. People put labels on me, but I’ve always tried to really be myself, and part of that includes trading beef for the beach.”

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In a lighthearted moment, Serena also shared a glimpse into her personal life, showing off some downtime on vacation with her youngest daughter. The picture of Serena relaxing on the beach with her child served as a reminder that, despite her high-profile career and public persona, she values family time and prioritizes peace over drama.

In the end, Serena made it clear that she was choosing love and positivity over any potential conflict or shade. Whether on the court or in her personal life, she remains focused on what truly matters and is uninterested in engaging in unnecessary drama or petty rivalries.