Beyoncé angers NFL fans with banned hand gesture during halftime performance: “Where’s the flag?”

Beyoncé angers NFL fans with banned hand gesture during halftime performance: “Where’s the flag?”

Not everyone liked Beyoncé’s halftime performance on Christmas Day.

All eyes were on the 43-year-old superstar as she walked onto the field at NRG Stadium in Houston on Wednesday during a break in the NFL game in which the Texans’ home team battled the Baltimore Ravens.

Resplendent in a white bodysuit, chaps and cowboy hat, Beyoncé performed several hits from her “Cowboy Carter” album alongside Post Malone and Shaboozey – but when she took one particular step, viewers at home lost it.

Beyoncé performs at the halftime show during the Netflix livestream Christmas NFL game. Netflix

Beyoncé performs at the halftime show during the Netflix livestream Christmas NFL game. Netflix

While finishing her performance after singing “Texas Hold ‘Em,” the singer was lifted above the field on a platform and made the finger gun gesture with her left hand.

At the same time, a banner reading “BANG” was posted under the platform.

According to the Daily Mail, the National Football League bans the gun gesture, which results in a 15-yard penalty for any offending player.

Beyoncé's controversial finger gun gesture. Netflix

Beyoncé’s controversial finger gun gesture. Netflix

Many are wondering if the superstar will be fined for her actions. Netflix

Many are wondering if the superstar will be fined for her actions. Netflix

Her husband Jay-Z was not at the show to see her perform. Netflix

Her husband Jay-Z was not at the show to see her perform. Netflix

The combination enraged viewers, who voiced their displeasure on social media.

“Will the @NFL punish @Beyonce for finger guns?!” One angry observer shared this on X (formerly Twitter).

“I thought the same thing too!! How many players were penalized for this?” a second X user replied.

Finger weapon movement is banned by the NFL. X

Finger weapon movement is banned by the NFL. X

The gesture reportedly results in a 15-yard penalty for any offending player. X

The gesture reportedly results in a 15-yard penalty for any offending player. X

Jay-Z has ties to the NFL, as his media company is the league's

Jay-Z has ties to the NFL, as his media company is the league’s “live music entertainment strategist.” X

“Where is Beyoncé’s flag because of the finger guns?!?!” posted a third.

“Beyoncé is still not convinced as a country artist. Still looks like a pop star who just put on a cowboy hat. “It’s also hilarious that the league has been fining players everywhere for finger guns and she throws them around like it’s her job,” a fourth added.

The Post has reached out to the NFL for comment.

Beyoncé brought her daughter Blue Ivy to dance during the show. AP

Beyoncé brought her daughter Blue Ivy to dance during the show. AP

Sean

Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jay-Z have been accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in a lawsuit stemming from an alleged 2000 incident. WireImage

Jay-Z has denied the allegations and his lawyer has riddled the plaintiff's story for alleged inconsistencies. X

Jay-Z has denied the allegations and his lawyer has riddled the plaintiff’s story for alleged inconsistencies. X

The 32-time Grammy winner is married to Jay-Z, who has close ties to the football league.

The NFL partnered with its media company Roc Nation in 2019, agreeing that the company would be the league’s “live music entertainment strategist.” Even after his scandal, he sticks by his side.

Jay-Z was accused of raping a 13-year-old girl with Sean “Diddy” Combs at an afterparty for the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000.

It’s important to note that Jay-Z has not been charged and has denied the allegations, calling them “vile” and the lawsuit an “extortion attempt.”

His attorney also spoke sternly about the growing number of inconsistencies that have come to light since the lawsuit was filed.

While Jay-Z wasn’t present for Beyoncé’s nearly 13-minute Christmas performance, her eldest child, Blue Ivy, 12, stole the show when she came out and danced alongside her mother.

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