Entertainment

Serena Williams’ husband, Alexis Ohanian, defends her Super Bowl 2025 halftime show cameo dissing Drake

Alexis Ohanian is in his wife’s corner.

The Reddit co-founder defended Serena Williams against a hater bashing her Super Bowl 2025 halftime show cameo with Kendrick Lamar.

Ohanian, 41, shared a quote via X of Fox Sports’ Jason Whitlock comparing Williams’ viral crip-walk to someone “cracking a tasteless, X-rated joke inside a church.”

Serena Williams’ husband, Alexis Ohanian, defended her Super Bowl 2025 halftime cameo. Getty Images

The businessman clapped back at a hater comparing her crip-walk to a “tasteless, X-rated joke.” Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation

Fox Sports’ Jason Whitlock claimed the athlete should “apologize immediately.” Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Roc Nation

Whitlock said that Williams “deserved to be criticized and she should’ve immediately apologized” for the surprise appearance — which, notably, was one of many digs at her ex Drake in Lamar’s performance.

Ohanian, in his clapback, wrote, “Some of y’all have no idea how criticized Serena was for this same dance at Wimbledon 13 years ago and it shows.”

The tennis star, notably, was slammed for seemingly doing the dance, made famous by the Los Angeles Crips in the 1970s, after beating Maria Sharapova.

Ohanian claimed that trolls “have no idea” what the dance referenced. AP

The tennis star, notably, was slammed for seemingly doing the dance after a 2012 match. WireImage

Ohanian continued, “This is bigger than the music.”

The businessman went on to post a clip of Samuel L. Jackson criticizing the performers while dressed as Uncle Sam.

“Too loud, too reckless — too ghetto!” the actor, 76, said. “Mr. Lamar, do you really know how to play the game? Then tighten up!”

“This is bigger than the music,” Ohanian wrote. @alexisohanian/Instagram

Williams joked that she “would’ve been fined” for “crip-walk[ing] like that at Wimbledon.” Disney

Williams surprised fans when she danced onstage in a blue pleated skirt at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome on Sunday.

“Man I did not crip-walk like that at Wimbledon,” she said in a backstage video. “Oh, I would’ve been fined.”

Williams wasn’t the only one of Drake’s exes included in Lamar’s performance.

The 37-year-old headliner, who has been publicly feuding with the “Degrassi” alum since last year, also featured SZA in the headline-making show.

Williams’ viral moment in Kendrick Lamar’s performance on Sunday was also believed to be a dig at Drake. Getty Images

Related Posts

Bombshell Revelations: Is Jay-Z’s Lawyer Caught in a Bribery Scandal to Manipulate Justice?

In a shocking turn of events, Jay-Z’s legal troubles have escalated dramatically, as allegations of misconduct and potential bribery emerge against his legal team. The latest developments stem…

Jay-Z Sends a Stark Warning to 50 Cent After Explosive Diddy Documentary Shakes Hip-Hop Scene!

In a dramatic turn of events that has captivated the hip-hop community, Jay-Z has issued a cautionary signal to 50 Cent following the latter’s bombshell revelations in a…

Red Velvet Shake-Up: Yeri & Wendy Exit SM but Pledge Loyalty to Group

Table of contentsYeri’s Emotional MessageWendy’s Official StatementSM’s Official Announcement Yeri’s Emotional Message Red Velvet’s Yeri has sparked both concern and heartfelt reactions from fans after sending a deeply…

Actor Dubbed ‘Repeat Offender’ Slammed Again for Inappropriate Behavior in Viral Interview

On March 27, the first episode of the show “Negotiation King” aired, where Kim Won-hoon approached people on the street to conduct a survey about ice cream brand…

Kim Soo Hyun Strikes Back: Legal War Erupts Over Teen Dating Allegations and YouTube Accusations

The legal battle between top actor Kim Soo-hyun and the family of the late Kim Sae-ron has escalated, with experts warning that the family may face serious criminal…

Netizens Call Kim Soo Hyun’s Press Conference a ‘Repeat Performance’ of Edison Chen’s Scandal Apology

Actor Kim Soo-hyun‘s recent press conference aimed at clarifying his alleged relationship with the late Kim Sae-ron has sparked widespread backlash, not for its content, but for its…