Super Bowl halftime show dancer with pro-Gaza flag gets lifetime stadium ban - Footage on social media showed the man waving the flag while standing on top of the GNX car used by the rapper for his se
During the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show on February 11, 2024, a dancer named Alexander, who performed with Usher, displayed a Palestinian flag with the message "Free Palestine" on his helmet. This act led to him being banned for life from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Alexander, who has been a professional dancer for 15 years, expressed that his intention was to bring attention to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, emphasizing the need for peace and justice. He was not aware of the lifetime ban until it was reported by the media, and he has not received any official communication from the NFL or the stadium regarding the ban. The NFL has not commented on the incident, and Alexander has since received support from various quarters for his stance.