Alongside newly elected President Donald Trump, basketball legend ‘Magic’ Johnson, and a host of celebrities, Claressa Shields too tuned in to watch Super Bowl LIX. The showdown between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs promised every bit of the action fans expected. The Eagles turned the tables on their archrivals, securing a 40-22 victory at the New Orleans Caesars Superdome. But what’s a Super Bowl without its iconic side attractions? From the high-energy commercials to the stirring national anthem, and of course, the much-anticipated halftime show, excitement was in the air.

The star attraction of this year’s halftime show was none other than Grammy Award-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar. But it wasn’t just his stellar performance that grabbed attention. An intriguing twist saw him perform his controversial Drake diss track “Not Like Us” at the halftime show sending social media into a frenzy. It didn’t take long for Lamar’s bold move to attract a wave of reactions across the board. Among those eagerly awaiting the show was undisputed heavyweight champion Claressa Shields, who was quick to share her thoughts.

Kendrick Lamar Steals the Spotlight

Laughing out loud, the three-division undisputed champion tweeted, “Damn!!!!!!!! @kendricklamar 🤣🤩🤩🤩🤩!!!.” Perhaps Lamar’s Super Bowl performance wasn’t just about music – it was a statement. ‘Not Like Us‘ is the fifth song in a series of diss tracks where Kendrick Lamar criticized the Canadian rapper Drake. This series of songs is part of their long-running feud. Undoubtedly mixing symbolism, high-profile guest appearances (including Serena Williams), and crowd engagement, Lamar probably cemented his dominance in one of hip-hop’s most public battles.

Through its official Twitter handle, the NFL shared the short footage where Lamar signed off, saying, “Turn this TV off, huh? Turn this TV off. Turn this TV off.” In a symbolic gesture, as if declaring himself the undisputed winner of the feud, sending fans into overdrive, the words ‘Game Over’ lit up behind him.

Claressa Shields wasn’t done just yet. She continued to repost reactions and even congratulated MVP Jalen Hurts on his performance. But Shields wasn’t the only sports figure sharing her thoughts on Lamar’s electrifying set.

Celebrity Reactions Pour In

Basketball icon ‘Magic’ Johnson praised the halftime show, saying Lamar ‘brought the house down.’ He added, “I loved his song selection, and the production was amazing! SZA sounded great, and I loved seeing my friend Serena Williams and my good friend Samuel L. Jackson as ‘Uncle Sam!”

Within the boxing world, Terence Crawford – who had recently accompanied Shields during her ring walk against Danielle Perkins – cheered for the Eagles, tweeting, “Let’s go Eagles!!! Even though I’m mad y’all beat my team.”

On the boxing front, Claressa Shields is already planning her next moves. She’s expressed interest in rematches against Franchon Crews-Dezurn and Hanna Gabriels. However, fans were surprised when she mentioned Laila Ali – daughter of the legendary Muhammad Ali. The two have been at odds for some time, with Shields previously calling out Ali for a fight.

And of course, a potential rematch with her archrival Savannah Marshall, whom she defeated two years ago, remains on the horizon.

Does bringing personal rivalries into such a major sporting event enhance the spectacle – or detract from it? What do you think?