Serena Williams has finally replied to criticism over her Super Bowl Halftime Show participation, which her husband Alexis Ohanian defended her against. She explained that she was preoccupied with some ‘billion dollar’ business, which caused her late answer.
On Sunday, February 9, during Kendrick Lamar’s performance of ‘Not Like Us’ at the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, Williams crip walked in a cameo. She was criticized for her act with many calling it ‘petty’ referencing her reported past romantic relationship with Drake and ‘Not Like Us’ being a diss track against him.
Williams’s spouse Ohanian defended her with all his power on social media. He made lengthy messages clapping back at social media handles attacking her wife. On Monday, February 17, Williams delivered a fiery and confident response after days of silence.
The tennis legend, who had been under the weather and busy “investing in billion-dollar companies,” made it clear that she had no time for pettiness.
That there my baby daddy and husband. Always got my back. I Love you 🥰 Gosh I’m so late to the game (I’ve been sick) & busy investing in billion dollar companies and running @WYNbeauty… def not dancing to be petty lol. I think I proved 23 times over (not counting 4 gold…
— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) February 17, 2025
“That there my baby daddy and husband. Always got my back. I Love you 🥰 Gosh I’m so late to the game (I’ve been sick) & busy investing in billion dollar companies and running @WYNbeauty … def not dancing to be petty lol. I think I proved 23 times over (not counting 4 gold medals) that I simply don’t have time for petty. All love and respect always nothing negative here. 🤗” she wrote on X.
Serena Williams has focused on motherhood and entrepreneurship since retiring from competitive tennis. She has two daughters: Olympia, seven, and Adira, one. She also leads many enterprises, including WYN Beauty and Serena Ventures. The 23-time Grand Slam champion and four-time Olympic gold medallist also co-owns several sports franchises.
