Beyoncé stole the show on Wednesday when she performed at halftime of the evening’s Christmas game between the Houston Texans and the Houston Texans Baltimore Ravens.
The “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer entered the NRG Stadium on a horse and played songs from their latest album, “Cowboy Carter.”
She was joined on the field at some point by Shaboozey and Post Malone.
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Beyoncé on a scaffolding during halftime of an 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 bundle up, she stood on scaffolding and was lifted high above the field. She then made a finger gun gesture with her hands as a large “Bang” banner unfurled behind her.
The fans in the stadium cheered and the reviews on social media were mostly positive. But NFL fans began mocking the finger gun gesture because of the league’s crackdown this season.
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Several NFL stars have flashed finger guns after touchdowns or to signal a first down. NFL officials threw flags after those celebrations as the league has cracked down on celebrations that include violent gestures.
Beyoncé performs during halftime of an NFL game between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
According to NFL executive Troy Vincent, he addressed the issue at a league meeting in October NFL Network.
“There’s no place for that in professional football,” Vincent said of the gestures. “Think about where we are as a society. … I don’t think that’s where we stand and that’s what we’re trying to represent. We have a responsibility as professional athletes.”
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell also talked about the problem.
“It’s a long-standing policy and we will enforce it,” Goodell said. “I think Troy had a direct conversation with the union just last week about continuing to do this.”
Beyoncé with her dancers during halftime of an NFL game between the Houston Texans and the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
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A senior NFL official told The Athletic last week that players are warned about the gestures every year and that they could result in penalties.
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