HighlightsDancer banned for life from NFL events after flag protest at Super Bowl halftime.Protester disrupted Kendrick Lamar’s show with a Sudanese-Palestinian flag.NFL and Roc Nation denied any prior knowledge of protestor’s actions.The man claimed his protest aimed to raise awareness on the situation in the Middle East.

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The NFL confirmed the permanent banning of a Kendrick Lamar dancer who unfurled a flag in protest at the Super Bowl

Kendrick Lamar.in a blue jacket on stage during the Super Bowl halftime show.

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“Theindividualhid the item on his person and unveiled it late in the show. No one involved with the production was aware of the individual’s intent,” the organization’s statement read.

“The individual will be banned for life from all NFL stadiums and events.”

Kendrick Lamar. performing on a stage, wearing a cap and jacket, under dramatic lighting.

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Shortly after the flag was revealed, security personnel at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans quickly moved in, detaining the protestor and escorting him off the field in front of a packed stadium of approximately 83,000 fans.

Super Bowl halftime show dancer holds flag, causing a stir during performance.

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Super Bowl halftime stage with dancer highlighted for flag stunt during performance.

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“Literal snooze fest. I can’t understand a single word he is saying,” one viewer said. “Can’t hear a single word Kendrick is saying. Will this be the worst halftime show ever?

The show also had cameo appearances from tennis icon Serena Williams, as well as DJ Mustard.

The protestor defended his actions, believing the Super Bowl was the perfect stage to amplify his message

Super Bowl dancer displays flag with messages for Sudan and Gaza during halftime show, amid performance.

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As for theprotestor, he expressed no remorse over his actions in an interview withNBC, explaining that his stunt stemmed from hisIslamic faithand a genuine desire to raise awareness about the situation in that area of the world.

“I know it would invigorate their faith, seeing somebody supporting them and thinking about them on such a grand stage to bring awareness to that, to theirstruggles,” Nantambu explained, believing Lamar’s show would be the perfect opportunity to amplify his message.

— Mondoweiss (@Mondoweiss)February 10, 2025

“So much for freedom of speech.” Users debated on the legitimacy of the protestor’s actions at an event like the Super Bowl

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