In February 2024, Kendrick Lamar revealed tensions in the rap world during a striking Super Bowl halftime performance, featuring diss track 'Not Like Us', which targets Drake. Serena Williams made a notable appearance during the show, catching attention with her dance moves, while her association with the performance was interpreted as a possible dig at Drake. The pair's complex relationship has been rumored to have romantic ties since 2011, intensifying in 2015, yet both have never officially acknowledged this relationship. Williams has faced passive-aggressive comments from Drake in his songs, with hints of heartbreak and jealousy that surfaced in 2016's 'Too Good' and 2022's 'Middle of the Ocean', the latter included a direct reference to her husband, Alexis Ohanian, sparking further media attention regarding the dynamic between both men.