Dave Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, attracted public attention by openly criticizing Beyonce’s NFL Christmas Day halftime show performance. While the pop icon captivated audiences with a high-production set, Portnoy didn’t hold back in expressing his disapproval. His comments quickly sparked debate among fans on social media.
Here’s what Portnoy commented.
Dave Portnoy comments on Beyonce’s NFL performance
Dave Portnoy stirred up controversy with his critical remarks about Beyonce’s Christmas Day halftime performance during the Texans-Ravens game. As the iconic singer dazzled the crowd with a high-energy show featuring hit songs from her Cowboy Carter album, Portnoy took to social media to share his opinion. He wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Beyoncé has been LOST since Destinys Child.” His comments reflect a long-standing skepticism about the singer’s solo career, despite her massive success.
The performance, which marked Beyonce’s return to the stage after several months, featured guest appearances from artists like Post Malone and Shaboozey. Even Beyonce’s daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, joined her on stage. However, not all fans were impressed, with some agreeing with Portnoy’s harsh critique. One user wrote, “Beyoncé’s show was a train wreck. Rihanna’s halftime show was far superior.”
Beyond the music, Beyonce’s halftime appearance coincided with headlines surrounding her husband, Jay-Z, who is facing serious allegations stemming from an incident in 2000. Although Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is also implicated, have denied the accusations, the controversy has drawn significant attention.
Despite these controversies, the performance was a major moment for Beyonce, who has a longstanding relationship with the NFL through her Roc Nation partnership. She has previously headlined Super Bowl halftime shows in 2013 and 2016. While harsh, Portnoy’s comments are not unprecedented. He previously expressed a preference for Rihanna over Beyonce during Super Bowl 2023. Portnoy posted on X, “Rihanna > Beyoncé. Not particularly close.”
Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon.
