Elizabeth Banks tweeted, referencing Jennifer Lopez and Shakira’s buzzy 2020 performance.
Heading intoSuper Bowl LVon Sunday, there was a lot of speculation and anticipation overthe Weeknd’s halftime show.
So did he meet fans' expectations?
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“Elizabeth Bankstweeted, referencing Lopez and Shakira’s performance in 2020.
#Justsayin "
However, many others, likeDrakeandDionne Warwick, applauded the artist’s vision.
“Well done @theweeknd.
Loved the set and pyros.
You looked and sounded great!
A Big Hug and Loud Applause!!
#SuperBowl,” Warwick wrote.
The two had previously exchanged hilarious messages on Twitter, when the legendary singer roasted his incorrectly spelled name.
Drake, the Weeknd’s frequent collaborator and fellow Toronto native, showed his hometown pride.
On Sunday, Drake posted Instagram Stories of him watching the Weeknd’s performance.
He captioned one video, “Big moment for the city !
Vanessa CarltonandOlivia Munnwere among watchers who tweeted that the Weeknd’s performance made them excited for live shows again.
I mean that was brilliant!”
the “A Thousand Miles” singer posted.
And of course, there were the memes.
