The “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer made a dramatic entry to Houston’s NRG Stadium on horseback, performing tracks from her latest album, “Cowboy Carter.”
As Beyoncé’s performance neared its end, she stood on a scaffold, lifted high above the field. Beyoncé made a finger-gun gesture with her hands as a large “Bang” banner dropped behind her, causing the stadium to erupt with cheers.
Social media reviews were generally positive over this gesture of Beyoncé. But some NFL fans began to mock the finger-gun move. They recalled the league’s crackdown on such violent gestures this season.
Several NFL players have faced penalties after using finger guns in their celebrations, with officials throwing flags for displays of violence-related gestures.
NFL executive Troy Vincent addressed the issue in an October meeting, stating, “There’s no place in professional football for that.” He emphasized the importance of athletes being mindful and responsible of their impact on society.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell echoed these sentiments, reaffirming the league’s policy on the matter. “We don’t think it’s appropriate in those circumstances and sends the wrong messages based on violence,” he said.
