Alexis Ohanian Defends Serena Williams Over Super Bowl Criticisms

Williams' Super Bowl halftime cameo with Kendrick Lamar has drawn both criticism and praise, prompting her husband to publicly support her.

Serena Williams performed a crip walk during Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl halftime show, sparking mixed reactions online and from commentators.
Critics, including Stephen A. Smith and Jason Whitlock, questioned the appropriateness of Williams' cameo and its perceived reference to her past relationship with Drake.
Williams' husband, Alexis Ohanian, strongly defended her, calling out critics like Whitlock for their personal attacks and dismissing the backlash as misguided.
Williams explained her participation as a celebration of her Compton roots, noting Kendrick Lamar's team invited her to join the performance inspired by her 2012 Olympic dance.
The debate has reignited discussions about Williams' past criticisms for the same dance, highlighting the cultural and personal significance of her actions.