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Serena Wililams offered a simple explanation to address criticism she received after making an appearance during Kendrick Lamarโs Super Bowl LIX halftime show, calling it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
The tennis legend, who retired from the sport in 2022, posted a video on Instagram showing the behind-scenes leading up to her cameo.
In the post, she shared a brief explanation why she accepted Lamarโs invitation.
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"When @kendricklamar and team called and was like โweโve been trying to do something forever, what about this? We loved your crip walk at the Olympics after you won the gold medal.โ Iโm like Super Bowl? Are you serious?
"When in the world would I ever be able to dance at a superbowl? (Never) letโs do it!"
Williamsโ added that she knew her "winning dance" at the 2012 Olympic Games in London "would pay off one day."
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"End of story," she added.
Williamsโ explanation comes after she faced criticism for her choice of dance and for performing alongside the rival of rapper Drake, with whom Williams was previously involved in a relationship.
ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith was among those who criticized Williams, saying he would divorce his wife if she was โtrolling her ex.โ
But Williamsโ husband, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, defended Williams
"Some of y'all have no idea how criticized Serena was for this same dance at Wimbledon 13 years ago and it showsโฆ. This is bigger than the music," he said in a post on X.
Fox Newsโ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.
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