{"id":21274,"date":"2025-02-10T18:38:01","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T18:38:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=21274"},"modified":"2025-02-10T18:38:01","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T18:38:01","slug":"true-origin-behind-crip-walk-as-serena-williams-does-controversial-dance-move-during-kendrick-lamars-super-bowl-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=21274","title":{"rendered":"True origin behind ‘Crip walk’ as Serena Williams does controversial dance move during Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl show"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Last night\u2019s Super Bowl was perhaps one of the most eventful in years.<\/p>\n

Between\u00a0Trump being<\/a>\u00a0the first sitting president to appear at the Super Bowl,\u00a0Kendrick\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0iconic halftime performance, and the Eagles trouncing the Chief\u2019s, it was a night to remember.<\/p>\n

While many focused on\u00a0the many more obvious digs at Drake in Kendrick Lamar\u2019s performance<\/a>\u00a0– such as the\u00a0‘A Minor’ line<\/a>\u00a0sung out by the crowd during ‘Not Like Us’ – one moment that has been much talked about is Serena Williams coming out to do a \u2018crip walk\u2019, a dance move Lamar also did during the performance.<\/p>\n

What is a Crip walk?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The earliest videos of the dance known as a \u2018Crip walk\u2019 is from Henry \u2018Crip\u2019 Heard, a Harlem dance legend who lost an arm and a leg in a car accident.<\/p>\n

This was later adopted by The Crips, an alliance of California street gangs who are often defined by their deadly rivalry with The Bloods.<\/p>\n

Crip walking is an elaborate set of footwork which in many cases sees the dancer spelling out C-R-I-P with their feet.<\/p>\n

It was originally created by Crip members to communicate with one another but, over the years, has seeped into popular culture through\u00a0rappers<\/a>\u00a0who are closely associated with the Crips.<\/p>\n

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Henry ‘Crip’ Heard was a Harlem dance legend (Mann Robinson via TikTok)<\/cite><\/div>\n

Why did Serena Williams Crip walk at the Super Bowl?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Williams first did the Crip walk in 2012 at Wimbledon, eliciting a massive backlash which many argued was disproportionate.<\/p>\n

In a press conference after doing the celebratory dance, her first question was: \u201cAll people know that the crip walk is not just a dance\u2026 I was wondering, do you have any regrets doing it in front of everyone?\u201d<\/p>\n

Williams at the time responded strongly, saying: \u201cFirst of all, it was just a dance. I didn’t know that’s what it was called.<\/p>\n

\u201cSecond, why are you asking me that? If anything, you should be trying to ask me questions to lift me up not bring such things \u2026 I’m done with that question.\u201d<\/p>\n

In a video posted to X, which you can watch below, Williams went into more detail about why she crip walked during Kendrick\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n

Was Williams’ move shot at Drake?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Williams and Drake – the subject of Lamar\u2019s now world-famous diss track \u2018Not Like Us\u2019 – were long rumoured to be dating.<\/p>\n

Despite sources close to Williams insisting they were simply long-time friends, Drake has had several shots at Williams in his music.<\/p>\n

In a 2024 video, Drake was filmed discussing his song about a one-sided romance \u2018Too Good\u2019, which he said was about \u2018me and Serena\u2019.<\/p>\n

He also referenced the tennis legend in his 2022 track \u2018Middle of the Ocean\u2019, rapping about Williams\u2019 husband: \u201cSidebar, Serena, your husband a groupie\u2026 He claim we don’t got a problem but \u2026 No, boo, it is like you coming for sushi.\u201d<\/p>\n

One fan said of Kendrick and Serena linking up for the performance: \u201che really said “say drake” and smiled straight at the camera…. and then brought out serena williams. HE’S SICK IN THE HEAD.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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