Serena Williams Claps Back at Super Bowl Cameo Critics: 'Ain't You Tired?'

Now, it’s Serena Williams asking, ‘Ain’t you tired?’

Following her participation in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show on February 9th, the 23-time Grand Slam title holder addressed the widespread criticism suggesting her appearance was a subtle jab at her former partner, Drake, who she claimed it was merely a “petty” remark.

Oh dear, I’ve found myself arriving rather late to the party (due to being unwell) and currently engrossed in substantial investments within multi-billion dollar corporations and managing @WYNbeauty,” Serena penned on X, formerly Twitter, on Feb. 17. “Absolutely not participating just for petty reasons, laughter ensues.

At the February 9th game where the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, Serena Williams joined forces with Kendrick and SZA. However, it’s important to note that her appearance wasn’t a retaliation against her ex-boyfriend from the early 2010s, as some might speculate.

Serena emphasized, ‘I’ve demonstrated my lack of time for trivial matters at least 23 instances, not even including my four gold medals.’ She added, ‘I only offer affection and respect, with no negativity whatsoever.’

Indeed, although it might have seemed convenient that Serena and Drake had a dating history during Kendrick Lamar’s ongoing feud with the “In My Feelings” rapper, Serena’s appearance at the halftime show was more meaningful as her husband Alexis Ohanian had previously shared.

Alexis pointed out that some people don’t seem to remember how much criticism Serena received for the same dance routine at Wimbledon 13 years ago, as shown by their comments today. Alexis, who has two children Olympia (age 6) and Adira (age 18 months) with Serena, shared a screenshot of an article criticizing Serena’s dancing at the tennis event on February 10th. According to Alexis, this issue goes beyond just music.

Apart from expressing a connection through the dance that caused controversy for Serena, Kendrick and Serena also have a shared history rooted in Compton, Los Angeles – a place that Kendrick, famously known as “Humble” rapper, has acknowledged and celebrated not just in his song lyrics but also in the music video of “Not Like Us”.

Before discussing her role in the show, Serena acknowledged her husband, whom they’ve been married for seven years, stating, “He is not only my baby daddy but also my husband. He always stands by me. I love you.

Approximately a week past, the 43-year-old expressed her thoughts on her half-time performance and acknowledged her husband’s support. This discussion followed comments made by Stephen A. Smith suggesting that he might end their relationship due to her supposedly teasing an ex-partner.

In a conversation on the “First Take” podcast on February 10, he expressed it this way: “If I’m married and my wife is trying to antagonize her ex-partner, she should go back to him because it’s obvious that she doesn’t belong with me. Why be concerned about him when you’re with me?

Fortunately, neither Stephen nor Serena will need to fret over that extremely unlikely situation. Continue with more delightful instances between Serena and Alexis…

In November 2024, during their seventh wedding anniversary, Serena expressed gratitude to her spouse for turning ordinary days into memorable ones. Specifically, she mentioned how he transformed a typical November day into a festive costume party.

In a charming peek at their lifestyle, the pair demonstrated an affection for intimate dinner dates as well as lavish vacations, during an evening out together in September 2024.

Serena and Alexis welcomed their second baby girl, Adira, in August 2023.

A few months prior to growing their family further, Serena provided a delightful sneak peek of some precious family moments, posting on Instagram in September 2022, “Farm day with family.

Last July 2018, our tennis champion desired an Italian meal for dinner, so her spouse arranged a flight to Venice, Italy – what a magical evening it turned out to be!

The adorable couple enjoyed a day out with their little one in summer 2018.

Back in May 2018, Alexis Ohanian and Serena Williams embarked on a trip to Paris, reminiscing about their initial date at the zoo. Accompanying them was their charming little addition, Olympia, who had joined their family eight months earlier.

The attractive duo shone brilliantly during the wedding celebration of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry, which took place in England, back in May 2018.

Despite being in England to honor the newly titled Duke and Duchess of Sussex, their stunning outfits at the wedding and reception made it seem as if they were the royal pair for the evening instead!

Every year, the couple celebrates a unique day known as Selexis day, dedicated solely to them. In April 2018, Williams shared details about this tradition, which that year was her responsibility to organize. She arranged for her husband to participate in a treasure hunt that concluded at a venue filled with his childhood friends, live music, and karaoke. Notably, they also replicated their wedding cake and enjoyed it together since they hadn’t tasted it on their actual wedding day. Isn’t that exciting?

Back in April 2018, I was utterly thrilled to be part of the crowd witnessing the radiant duo, the happy couple, who undeniably outshone everyone at the premiere of Serena Williams’ HBO documentary series, “Being Serena.

Beyond supporting his wife at numerous tennis tournaments, Ohanian frequently attends various sports events with her. They both passionately root for Team USA, which only strengthens our admiration for the couple.

Outside of tennis, Williams enjoys competing in Spartan races alongside her dearest companions, including her spouse.

These two definitely clean up well and are always up for a fundraising gala.

Back in November 2017, Williams and Ohanian exchanged vows in the enchanting city of New Orleans. Their union was nothing short of magical, and their joy shone brightly throughout the entire evening. To this day, we can’t get over the stunning wedding dress worn by the Olympic athlete.

In May 2017, the sweethearts embarked on a journey to France. During their stay, they deepened their relationship as they admired the stunning sunsets.

At the 2017 Met Gala, Williams radiated beauty when she made her public debut of her baby bump, accompanied by her then-future husband, Ohanian.

Get yourself a man who will carry you for no reason on a beach!

In February 2017, the co-founder of Reddit shared a heartwarming photo labeled “#WCW (Woman Crush Wednesday), every day,” and it’s hard not to be smitten by this adorable couple.

At an early stage of their relationship, this pair made quite an adorable sight as they both wore matching bear outfits at a gathering. Can you guess the joke? It’s all about being “bear-y” clever!

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