Super Bowl Halftime Performer Detained After Unfurling Sudanese-Palestinian Flag
Incident Occurs During Kendrick Lamar’s Performance
A performer in Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show was detained on the field and could face charges after unfurling a combination Sudanese-Palestinian flag with “Sudan” and “Gaza” written on it.
Details of the Incident
The NFL confirmed that the person was part of the 400-member field cast. The New Orleans Police Department said in a statement that “law enforcement is working to determine applicable charges in this incident.” The performer stood on a car used as a prop for Lamar’s performance and held up the flag. The NFL said “the individual hid the item on his person and unveiled it late in the show” and that “no one involved with the production was aware of the individual’s intent.”
Reaction from the NFL and Roc Nation
The NFL spokesperson, Brian McCarthy, stated that “the individual will be banned for life from all NFL stadiums and events.” Roc Nation, the entertainment company which produced the show, said that the act “was neither planned nor part of the production and was never in any rehearsal.”
Show Continues Without Interruption
The show continued without interruption, and it did not seem as though the person was shown on the broadcast of Lamar’s performance.
Conclusion
The incident highlights the importance of security and protocol during high-profile events like the Super Bowl. While the performer’s intentions are unclear, the consequences of their actions are severe. The NFL and Roc Nation have taken swift action to address the situation, and it is likely that the individual will face charges.
FAQs
Q: Who was the performer who unfurled the flag?
A: The performer’s identity has not been released.
Q: Was the incident planned?
A: No, according to Roc Nation, the act was neither planned nor part of the production and was never in any rehearsal.
Q: Will the individual face charges?
A: The New Orleans Police Department is working to determine applicable charges in this incident.
Q: Will the individual be banned from NFL events?
A: Yes, the NFL has banned the individual for life from all NFL stadiums and events.
