During the Super Bowl 59 halftime show on Sunday, tennis superstar Serena Williams surprised everyone by joining Kendrick Lamar on stage. As she danced, she appeared to do the Crip Walk, a dance that many on social media linked to the gang that was involved in her sister’s tragic death.
What is the Crip Walk?
The Crip Walk, or C-Walk, started in the 1970s in Compton, California. It was created by Robert Jackson, a member of the Crips gang, known for their violent actions and crime. Originally, gang members used the dance to show their loyalty to the gang. The dance includes special foot movements, where dancers spell out “C-R-I-P” with their feet. In the past, it was even performed by gang members after committing crimes. Over time, the Crip Walk became popular in hip-hop culture, with famous artists like Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube using it in their performances.
Who Killed Serena Williams’ Sister, Yetunde Price?
Yetunde Price, Serena’s sister, was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting in Compton in 2003 when she was just 31 years old. A bullet struck her in the back of the head while she was in her SUV. In a 2007 interview, Serena spoke about the pain of losing her sister, saying, “Yetunde was my closest friend; she even changed my diapers.” Eventually, Serena accepted her sister’s death but still found it hard to discuss.
To honor Yetunde’s memory, Serena and her sister Venus opened the Yetunde Price Resource Center in Compton in 2016. Serena said, “We wanted to remember our sister because she was such a great person. She really meant a lot to us.” They wanted to help others, especially because of the way Yetunde lost her life to violence.
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