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Serena Williams: Why I did the Crip Walk at Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl Halftime

Why Serena Williams performed the Crip Walk during Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl. (Photos:Instagram/@serenawilliams)

Serena Williams has explained why she performed the Crip Walk during Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl LIX halftime show, shutting down fan theories about its meaning.

The tennis legend made a surprise appearance during Lamar's performance of Not Like Us, a moment that quickly went viral. Many speculated that her dance was a subtle dig into Lamar's ongoing rivalry with rapper Drake. Others believed it was a tribute to their shared hometown of Compton.

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