Serena Williams made a surprise cameo during Kendrick Lamar's Apple Music Super Bowl LIX halftime show, electrifying the crowd with her dance moves. The tennis legend joined Lamar on stage during his performance of "Not Like Us," a diss track aimed at Drake, wearing a blue skirt and jacket ensemble. Williams' appearance quickly became a major talking point, sparking excitement and discussion across social media.

Williams' participation in the halftime show had layers of meaning, stemming from the history between her, Lamar, and Drake. "Not Like Us" was created as a diss track by Lamar targeting Drake, and Williams has connections to both artists. It was rumored that Williams and Drake had a romantic relationship in the past, with Drake referencing her in his songs. Lamar's "Not Like Us" includes the lyric "better not speak on Serena," adding another layer to Williams' appearance. Both Williams and Lamar are from Compton, further solidifying their connection.

The dance Williams performed was the 'Crip Walk' (also known as the C-walk) which originated in Compton in the 1970s and involves intricate footwork. Williams previously performed the C-walk after winning the gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics. Following her Super Bowl performance, Williams joked about potentially being fined if she had performed the same dance at Wimbledon. Social media exploded with reactions to Williams' cameo, with fans and celebrities alike praising her surprise appearance.

Williams shared her excitement and preparation for the halftime show on social media. She posted a video on Instagram of herself practicing her moves backstage, captioning it, "Let's go Super Bowl halftime??! I died a little!. She also shared a message of support for Taylor Swift, who was present at the game. The Super Bowl LIX saw the Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Kansas City Chiefs with a score of 40-22.