Beyoncé stole the show Wednesday with her performance during halftime of the Houston Texans vs. Baltimore Ravens game on Christmas night.
The “Texas Hold'em” singer entered NRG Stadium on horseback to perform songs from his latest album, “Cowboy Carter.”
She was joined on the field by Shabuji and Post Malone at one point.
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Beyoncé stands on the scaffolding 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)
When Beyoncé began rapping, she stood on scaffolding and was hoisted high above the field. She then made a finger gun gesture with both hands as a large “Bang” banner was unfurled behind her.
Fans at the stadium cheered and reviews were mostly positive on social media. However, due to the league's crackdown this season, NFL fans have started making fun of the finger gun gesture.
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Some NFL stars have displayed finger guns after a touchdown or to signal a first down. NFL officials are throwing flags after celebrations as the league cracks down on celebrations that include violence.
Beyoncé performs during halftime of the NFL game between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
NFL executive Troy Vincent addressed the issue at a league meeting in October, the newspaper reported. NFL Network.
“There's no room for that in pro football,” Vincent said of the gesture. “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 don't have professional As an athlete, you have a responsibility.”
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell also spoke out on the issue.
“This has been a long-standing policy, and we intend to enforce it,” Goodell said. “I think Mr. Troy discussed this directly with the union just last week. We're going to continue to focus on that. We don't think it's appropriate in those circumstances. We're sending the wrong message. So we're going to keep it going. ”
Beyoncé and 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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NFL executives told The Athletic last week that players are warned annually about the behavior and penalties could be imposed.
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