Serena Williams Crip Walk Super Bowl 2025 grabbed significant attention during Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show at Super Bowl 2025. As the tennis legend joined Lamar on stage, she performed the Crip Walk, an infamous dance move with ties to the Crips gang. This sparked a wave of reactions from fans and critics, many of whom pointed out the painful history behind the move.
Serena Williams Crip Walk Super Bowl 2025: A Controversial Moment
The Crip Walk, also known as the C-Walk, was first created by Robert “Sugar Bear” Jackson in the 1970s, who was a member of the Crips. The dance, which involves intricate footwork spelling out “C-R-I-P,” became notorious for its association with gang violence, including the involvement of gang members in criminal acts. Over time, the C-Walk has made its way into the hip-hop culture, with rappers like Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube performing it during shows. Serena Williams had previously performed the Crip Walk during the London Olympics in 2012 when she won gold, which also led to a backlash. This dance move resurfaced at Super Bowl 2025, fueling debates once more.
The Tragic Connection: Serena Williams and the Crips
Williams has a deeply personal connection to the Crips gang. In 2003, her half-sister, Yetunde Price, was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting by members of the South Side Compton Crips. Price was in a vehicle with her boyfriend when they were shot at by gang members who believed they were being threatened by a rival gang. Price, only 31 years old at the time, was killed in the senseless violence. Despite the history, Serena Williams defended her decision to perform the Crip Walk at the Super Bowl, explaining that Kendrick Lamar had long been interested in her performance and that they had discussed it after her Olympic win.
While Williams and her husband, Alexis Ohanian, defended the dance, many social media users found it difficult to reconcile the performance with her sister’s tragic death. Some even questioned her decision, pointing out the painful history linked to the gang that took her sister’s life. Nevertheless, Williams remains adamant that the dance was a celebration of her success and not an endorsement of violence.
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