Serena Williams is once again making headlines but this time, it’s not for her legendary tennis career. Instead, her appearance during Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl LIX halftime performance has sparked speculation about her past relationship with rapper Drake.
Williams joined Lamar onstage as he performed a song widely believed to be a diss track aimed at Drake. Her participation immediately set social media in craze, with fans questioning whether she still holds unresolved feelings for her ex despite being happily married to Alexis Ohanian. According to Inquisitr, many believe that her involvement in the performance was not just entertainment but carried a deeper personal meaning.
Williams and Drake were linked as far back as 2011, and reports suggest they briefly rekindled their romance in 2015. However, Nicki Swift notes that this timeline overlaps with her meeting Ohanian, which has fueled further curiosity about the nature of her past relationships. Given this history, fans are debating whether her appearance during Lamar’s performance was a subtle message directed at Drake.
Adding to the controversy, Drake himself has referenced their past in his music implying that their relationship was meaningful and even taking shots at Ohanian. This has led to further speculation with Inquisitr reporting that some fans believe Ohanian might not be pleased with Williams’ decision to be part of a performance that seemingly mocked her ex.
Despite the ongoing rumors, relationship experts Orna and Matthew Walters have dismissed the idea that Williams’ performance hints at lingering feelings. In an interview with Nicki Swift, the authors of ‘Getting It Right This Time: Break Free from Your Hidden Blocks to Lasting Love’ explained that one can be happy in a current relationship while still experiencing occasional emotional remnants from past love. They emphasized that love and emotions don’t always fit into neat categories.
While the speculation continues there is no concrete evidence that Williams harbors any lingering feelings for Drake. She has built a solid life with Ohanian and the two share a family together. However, in the world of celebrity gossip every action is scrutinized, and her Super Bowl appearance has only added to the conversation.
Whether her performance choice was intentional or purely entertainment remains unknown. But one thing is clear—Serena Williams knows how to keep the world talking.
