During Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show, a performer was detained by security for waving the Sudanese and Palestinian flags with the words “Sudan” and “Gaza” written on them. The NFL stated that the individual was part of the field cast and his actions were not planned or known by the production team. The person will be banned for life from all NFL stadiums and events. The New Orleans Police Department confirmed that there was no arrest made in the case. The incident occurred during the last song of the performance, “tv off.”
The individual jumped off the stage, ran around the field, and was eventually tackled and detained. This incident comes amidst a recent prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas, as well as ongoing conflict in Sudan. The NFL, Roc Nation, and Apple Music, who sponsored the halftime show, have not provided further comments on the matter. The individual’s actions were unexpected and not part of the show’s rehearsal. NBC News reporters Rebecca Cohen and Jesse Kirsch covered the incident, with contributions from other journalists. The performer’s actions sparked attention and controversy, happening as conflicts and humanitarian crises continue in the regions represented by the flags.
Note: The image is for illustrative purposes only and is not the original image associated with the presented article. Due to copyright reasons, we are unable to use the original images. However, you can still enjoy the accurate and up-to-date content and information provided.
