Beyonce (Photo via Getty Images)
A social media detective has come under fire for criticizing Beyoncé’s Christmas Day halftime performance at the Ravens-Texans game.
There was plenty to critique after the Houston native serenaded the NRG Stadium crowd during an otherwise underwhelming fixture that ended in a 31-2 victory for Baltimore.
The artist’s outfit was a source of frustration for many viewers, given that they had kids watching. Others were not happy with the fact that she dropped a gun gesture during the performance, considering the NFL’s view on such moves.
The league does not tolerate such as part of player celebrations, and such infringements typically attract penalties.
One X user would also point out that the opening song featured several black women wearing blonde wigs, with none of them white.
“Beyoncé’s opening performance featured a bunch of black chicks wearing blonde wigs and not a single White person,” the caption to the tweet below reads.
Beyoncé’s opening performance featured a bunch of black chicks wearing blonde wigs and not a single White person. pic.twitter.com/56CXMwUazI
— Leonarda Jonie (@leonardaisfunE) December 26, 2024
Social Media Defended Beyoncé Over This One
Many fans didn’t feel this one was justified.
“As much I dislike her recently, I have to point this out. That person looks white to me. It could be the lighting but I do not think it is,” someone wrote in the comments, zoning in on a caucasian woman right on top of Beyoncé.
As much I dislike her recently, I have to point this out. That person looks white to me. It could be the lighting but I do not think it is. pic.twitter.com/w1TYGO6cGf
— 🇺🇸White Raven🇺🇸 (@White_Raven9515) December 26, 2024
Several other people hit out in the comments.
“What’s the issue? U wanted a spot? (u don’t seem country AT ALL why ur knickers so knotted over this?) YOU want someone telling YOU who u can have onstage? (bc pretty sure they won’t be blacks 😂),”
“This woman looks fairly Caucasian to me,”
“I mean her band her choice I guess. Doesnt bother me and doesnt make it less of a performance,”
The artist received plenty of praise amid the criticism. Of course, the outing was worth it, as she is understood to have made an unbelievable sum for a 15-minute performance.
It was also quite special in that her daughter, Blue Ivy, was part of her dance crew and got to showcase her moves to an audience of millions.
Phoenix Suns Shock Everybody By Sending Superstar Kevin Durant To NBA Heavyweight In Blockbuster Trade Proposal
Kevin Durant (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
A blockbuster trade proposal has the Phoenix Suns setting off fireworks across the NBA by dealing superstar Kevin Durant to a Western Conference juggernaut.
There’s no indication that the Suns are open to dealing Kevin Durant, or that the future Hall of Famer wants out. But the fact remains that Phoenix has one playoff series win in the KD era, and at 12-8 through 20 games, they don’t exactly resemble a championship contender.
If the Suns decide to shake up their All-Star core, Durant has to be the odd man out. Devin Booker isn’t going anywhere, and veteran guard Bradley Beal might have the most untradeable contract in the NBA.
Eddie Bitar of Fadeaway World proposed a mammoth trade idea that has Phoenix sending Kevin Durant back to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Andrew Wiggins, Jonathan Kuminga, Gary Payton II, De’Anthony Melton and first-round picks in 2026 and 2029:
“The chemistry between Durant and Curry is unmatched, with the two feeding off each other’s strengths to devastate opposing defenses. If Durant’s time in Phoenix shows signs of stagnating, he could be motivated to initiate a trade to the Warriors—a team he knows will be ready to compete the moment he steps on the floor…
Most importantly, Durant’s departure could also allow Booker to further solidify his role as the franchise player, with Beal supporting him as an experienced scorer who has made the playoffs multiple times. The return for Durant would bring in a mix of young talent and future draft picks, potentially giving the Suns a balanced roster that can grow and adapt as Booker and Beal enter their prime. “
