Beyoncé Flashes Bold Gesture During Halftime Show in First Appearance Since Jay-Z Rape Claim, Sparking Frenzied Social Media Reaction
In a headline-grabbing Christmas performance at Houston’s NRG Stadium, Beyoncé caused a social media stir by making a finger-gun gesture during Netflix’s NFL doubleheader halftime show.
The celebration move sparked frenzied social media reaction considering it would have resulted in a 15-yard penalty if performed by any NFL player.
The global superstar executed the gesture during the finale of her hit song “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM,” as she was elevated high above the temporary stage.
The move quickly drew attention from NFL fans, who pointed out the irony that such gestures are strictly prohibited in professional football games.
“Would just like to note that Beyoncé is doing the double gun gesture which is banned in the NFL and a 15 yard penalty,” one NFL fan commented on social media.
The observation gained particular relevance as, during the first half of the same doubleheader, Kansas City Chiefs players Travis Kelce and Xavier Worthy had both received 15-yard penalties for their touchdown celebrations.
The performance marked Beyoncé’s third NFL halftime show appearance, following her solo Super Bowl headline performance in 2013 and her guest appearance alongside Bruno Mars during Coldplay’s Super Bowl show in 2016.
This latest show featured special guests Shaboozey and Post Malone, with a touching moment when her 12-year-old daughter Blue Ivy joined her on stage.
The Christmas performance came at a challenging time for the singer’s family, as her husband Jay-Z faces serious allegations in a lawsuit.
The rap mogul has strongly denied accusations of assault from an incident allegedly occurring at a 2000 MTV Video Music Awards after-party in New York.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced earlier this month that the league will maintain its partnership with Jay-Z despite the recent rape allegations against the music mogul, TTOA previously reported.
“We’re aware of the civil allegations and Jay-Z’s really strong response to that,” Goodell stated, according to the New York Post.
“We know the litigation is happening now. From our standpoint, our relationship is not changing with them, including our preparations for the next Super Bowl.”
He added that their partnership, including Super Bowl preparations, would continue unchanged.
Despite these personal challenges, Beyoncé appears to be moving forward with her career momentum.
Sources close to the singer indicate she is preparing to announce a new stadium world tour, reportedly beginning in Los Angeles this March.
“It’s been a very tough few months for Beyoncé but she’s laser focused on making her upcoming tour a success,” an insider told The Sun, Daily Mail has learned.
The performance also served as the live debut of songs from her latest album, “Cowboy Carter,” drawing praise from some viewers who suggested that next year’s Super Bowl headliner, Kendrick Lamar, would have big shoes to fill.
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Diddy and JayZ’s felony assaults of underage children, and others is corroborated by MANY, and yet this is just peachy as far as the NFL is concerned. Beyoncé herself, is NOT innocent per these sources… that’s ok too I guess. Why I no longer watch football.