Following the controversial Super Bowl halftime show where this edition's chief performer, Kendrick Lamar, openly dissed Canadian rapper Drake on live TV, the sports world has been ruminating about what happened in New Orleans and dropping opinions consistently on the subject. Subsequently, the 7-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has paid heed to the matter and showcased support to former tennis player Serena Williams.
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Lweis Hamilton Displays Support for Serene Williams
Williams shocked the fans with her cameo appearance during the "Not Like Us" performance of Lamar. Given her past with Drake, her presence during the diss track made all the sense and broke the internet. As part of the mammoth choreography, the 23-time Grand Slam champion was filmed 'crip walking', a dance move famous in hip-hop culture.
Her appearance carried just as much cultural significance as it did personal, and Hamilton publicly showed love for the surprise appearance on social media.
The Formula One legend paid respect to the Tennis legend by sharing a clip of Williams's crip walk on his Instagram story, with the caption, "Iconic." Hamilton and Williams have been friends throughout their illustrious sporting careers, and thus amid the polarising reaction of the fans on Williams' appearance in the Super Bowl, Hamilton has showcased support towards his friend with this gesture.
It is no secret that Lewis Hamilton is an NFL fan. He has been spotted at previous Super Bowl events and invested in Denver Broncos in 2022 to become its part-owner.
Hamilton is known to be an NFL fan, having been spotted at previous Super Bowl events and becoming a part-owner of the Denver Broncos in 2022. As the Super Bowl garners the attention of the world every year, an avid fan like Hamilton was certain to witness that transpired at this year's bowl and came up with a reaction as well.