Serena Williams
Serena Williams Clowns Harrison Butker At ESPYs, Xitter Loves It
Serena Williams made fun of Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker for his comments on women during a monologue at the 2024 ESPYS on Thursday night, joined by her sister Venus Williams and actress Quinta Brunson.
Serena Williams Applauds Caitlin Clark Handling Press Scrutiny
Serena Williams is supportive of WNBA star rookie Caitlin Clark's handling of the press scrutiny and commenters on social media using her to demean other players in the league. She spoke out while at the premiere of her ESPN+ series last week.
Serena Williams Comments On The Will Smith Slap For The First Time
The slap heard around the world is a forever moment. For the first time Serena Williams has commented on when Will Smith put hands on Chris Rock. As per The Huffington Post the tennis legend recently paid a visit to CBS Mornings. While the sports icon discussed a variety of topics surrounding her career, host Gayle King […] The post Serena Williams Comments On The Will Smith Slap For The First Time appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Serena Williams Is Definitely Still Retired Despite Recent Chatter Of A Comeback
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kimberly White / Getty Serena Williams will go down in the annals of sports history as one of the greatest athletes of her generation. Now that she is no longer in competition, it appears that folks misheard a recent comment from the legendary tennis star that suggested she was making a comeback to the game. Serena Williams sat down for a conversation with TechCrunch deputy editor Jordan Crook at the TechCrunch Disrupt event in San Francisco last week (Oct. 19). During the chat, Williams told Crook that there was a chance that she’d return to the court albeit not in the way her legions of fans might hope. “What are the chances that we get to see you play again?” Crook asked Williams, digging into the retirement discussion more. Williams fired back saying,...
Nike Gifts Serena Williams A Pair Of Virgil Abloh Inspired Air Force 1’s
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Nike / NIke Serena Williams is currently on the national stage performing her swan song on the tennis court at the U.S. Open, and while she’s doing so sneakerheads might wanna pay attention as she may be rocking a pair of exclusive Nike Air Force 1’s that honor of the late-great, Virgil Abloh (RIP). According to TMZ the iconic tennis legend was gifted a gang of sneakers from the good folks over at Nike and amongst them was a pair of custom Air Force 1’s that were inspired by the legendary fashion designer and features a grey and green colorway similar to some Off-White Nike Dunks that dropped last year. Williams posted a video of herself going through the boxes and showcased her favorite pair which was the Virgil Abloh inspired Air Force 1’s. Related Stor...
Serena Williams Hailed For Iconic Career After US Open Victory
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Frey/TPN / Getty In the opening match of what has been billed as her final tennis tournament, Serena Williams powered her way to a win at the U.S. Open and was honored by luminaries afterward. Serena Williams began her opening round match on Monday night against Danka Kovinic of Montenegro in a rocky fashion, committing double faults and nearly being down 4-2 in the first set. But a sterling backhand return by the tennis legend, set the scene for a tremendous comeback which saw her win the match, 6-3, 6-3, straight sets. The win added more luster to Williams’ career, making it the 40th time she won an opening match at the U.S. Open. Her win over the 80th-ranked Kovinic also extended her number of Grand Slam victories to 366 – the most for a woman player. ...
Beyonce Narrates New Gatorade Ad to Celebrate Serena Williams’ Final U.S. Open
In tennis, “love” means nothing. But in a new Gatorade ad narrated by Beyoncé to celebrate the final U.S. Open appearance from tennis legend Serena Williams, “Love Means Everything.” That’s the title of the new commercial, which shows women of all ages who are dancers, fencers, roller skaters, equestrians and everything in between who have been inspired by the magnificent career and life story of Williams. The ad debuted during Sunday night’s MTV Video Music Awards ahead of Monday’s (Aug. 29) first day of the 2022 U.S. Open tennis tournament, which Williams announced in a Vogue essay earlier this month would be her final tournament as a professional player. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news “When the world writes her down in history, we’ll begin ...
GOAT: Sports Legend Serena Williams To Retire From The Game Of Tennis
Written By D.L. Chandler , Senior Editor Posted 21 hours ago @dlchandler123 D.L. Chandler is a veteran of the Washington D.C. metro writing scene, working as a journalist, reporter, and culture critic. Initially freelancing at iOne Digital in 2010, he officially joined the iOne team in 2017 where he currently works as a Senior Editor for Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. D.L. covers a variety of topics including breaking news, politics, Hip-Hop music and culture, fashion, and Black history. He currently heads the SPIRIT.ED column for Cassius Life, which focuses on adult beverages and their history. D.L. has worked in the past for MTV News, Billboard, and several other publications. His first big break in journalism came with the now-defunct Politically Black in 1999, the nation’s first...
Black Twitter Puts On Capes To Defend ‘King Richard’ After One White Woman’s Ridiculous Criticism
HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Samir Hussein / Getty One white author’s ridiculous take about King Richard starring Will Smith drew the ire of Black Twitter. King Richard stars Will Smith as Richard Williams, the polarizing but insanely determined father of Venus and Serena Williams. The film details the rise of the Williams sisters, particularly Venus, from Richard Williams’ perspective while telling the story of his 78-page manifesto he came up with that put Venus and Serena on a path to greatness. The film has generated plenty of Oscar buzz, with many believing this is Will Smith’s best work since The Pursuit of Happyness and could land the actor for an Oscar nomination for his performance. But, of course, some people have felt the need to complain about the film’s telling the...
Get That Oscar Ready: Beyoncé Is Back With Her ‘King Richard’ Anthem “Be Alive”
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Matt Cardy / Getty Beyoncé is back, and the hive is buzzing. Fans of Beyoncé have been eagerly awaiting to hear her new record, “Be Alive.” The track was initially teased in the latest trailer for King Richard, the biopic starring Will Smith chronicling Richard Williams, the polarizing father of Venus and Serena Williams. The song, which serves as an anthem for the incredible tennis superstars, features Beyonce singing over a sample of The Doors “Five to One” that her husband, JAY-Z, famously used on his exceptional diss record, “Takeover.” Our very own Bernard “Beanz” Smalls described this about two months ago. Related Stories The song plays during the final emotional scene of the film and throughout the end credits as well according to RapUp. In the son...
Naomi Osaka Throws Cold Water On Serena Williams’ Quest For Grand Slam Title No. 24
Source: DAVID GRAY / Getty Without a doubt, Serena Williams is the GOAT, but Naomi Osaka’s legendary status is quickly rising. Serena Williams was in rare form during her run through the 2021 Australian Open after knocking off former world No. 1 Simona Halep, 6-3, 6-3 to set up Thursdays (Feb.18) semifinal matchup with Noami Osaka. The showdown between the professional tennis titans would be Williams’ 40th Grand Slam semifinal. Osaka extinguished Williams’ fire defeating her in straight sets 6-3, 6-4. The tennis phenom efficiently took down Williams with 20 winners compared to Serena’s 12. Williams looked good on the court but couldn’t keep pace with Osaka, who was clearly on her game during the matchup. Following the match, Osaka praised Williams during her post-game interview stating, “J...
Naomi Osaka Throws Cold Water On Serena Williams’ Quest For Grand Slam Title No. 24
Source: DAVID GRAY / Getty Without a doubt, Serena Williams is the GOAT, but Naomi Osaka’s legendary status is quickly rising. Serena Williams was in rare form during her run through the 2021 Australian Open after knocking off former world No. 1 Simona Halep, 6-3, 6-3 to set up Thursdays (Feb.18) semifinal matchup with Noami Osaka. The showdown between the professional tennis titans would be Williams’ 40th Grand Slam semifinal. Osaka extinguished Williams’ fire defeating her in straight sets 6-3, 6-4. The tennis phenom efficiently took down Williams with 20 winners compared to Serena’s 12. Williams looked good on the court but couldn’t keep pace with Osaka, who was clearly on her game during the matchup. Following the match, Osaka praised Williams during her post-game interview stating, “J...
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