AceShowbiz - Stephen A. Smith had some strong words for tennis legend Serena Williams after her surprising performance during Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl 2025 halftime show. The sports journalist, 57, was not impressed by her cameo.

On the Monday episode of "First Take," he said if his wife behaved similarly, it would mean the end of their relationship. "If I'm married and my wife is going to join trolling her ex, go back to his ass," he said. "Cause clearly you don't belong with me. What you worried about him for and you're with me? Bye. Bye."

Williams, 43, shocked the Super Bowl crowd by crip-walking on stage as Lamar performed "Not Like Us," a diss track aimed at Drake, with whom Williams had an on-and-off relationship from 2011 to 2015. The cameo was seen by many as a dig at the Canadian rapper.

Despite the apparent shade, Williams' husband, Alexis Ohanian, was highly supportive. "Pretty fantastic halftime show," he posted on X, along with several photos from the performance.

Yet, Smith wasn't having it, suggesting that such actions suggest unsettled feelings about her ex. Ryan Clark, Smith's co-host, aimed to steer the conversation back on track, reminding Smith that being with Serena Williams would be a significant privilege.

"If you with Serena Williams, you're going to be a kept man anyways," Clark responded. His sentiment was shared by another commenter, Shannon Sharpe, who pointed out that Ohanian is well-accomplished financially.

Drake and Williams have a complex history which she's been referenced in various forms. Drake's 2013 track "Worst Behavior" and his 2016 song "Too Good" are believed to be about his relationship with Williams. While they never publicly confirmed their romance, their brief fling remains a highlight in pop culture.

Venus Williams also supported her sister's bold move, posting, "Lil sis killing it," on her Instagram Story. She also reposted Williams crip-walking video from 2012 after winning the "Golden Slam".

Williams commented, "Man, I did not Crip Walk like that at Wimbledon. Ooh, I would have been fined! It was all love."

The dramatic moment left no public reaction from Drake, who continues to be a focal point in these narratives. The rapper is currently in Australia for his tour.