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Beyoncé stole the show on Wednesday when she performed at halftime of the Christmas Eve game between the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens.
The “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer. entered the NRG stadium on horseback and played songs from her latest album “Cowboy Carter”.
She was joined on the court at one point by Shaboozey and Post Malone.
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Beyoncé on the scaffold during halftime of the NFL game between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
As Beyoncé began to writhe, she stood on scaffolding and was lifted high above the field. She then showed her gun with her hands as a large “Bang” banner unfolded behind her.
The fans in the stadium cheered and the reviews on social media were mostly positive. But NFL fans have taken to mocking the gun gesture for breaking up the league this season.
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Several NFL stars flashed finger guns after a touchdown or to signal a first down. NFL officials threw flags after those celebrations as the league cracks down on celebrations that include gestures of violence.
Beyoncé performs during halftime of the NFL game between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
NFL executive Troy Vincent addressed the issue at a league meeting in October, according to The NFL Network.
“There’s no place in pro football for that,” Vincent said of the gestures. “Think about where we are as a society. … I don’t think that’s where we are and what we’re trying to represent. We have a responsibility as professional athletes.”
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell also talked about the question.
“It’s a longstanding policy and we’re going to enforce it,” Goodell said. “Troy had a direct conversation with the union, I think, last week about that. We’re going to continue with that focus. We don’t think it’s appropriate in the circumstances and it sends the wrong message. So we’re going to continue to do that.”
Beyoncé with her dancers during halftime of the NFL game between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
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A high-ranking NFL official told The Athletic last week that players are warned about the gestures every year and could result in fines.
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