Rally Over Beyonce's 'Race-Baiting' NFL Show

Beyonce's half-time Super Bowl show has been branded a "race-baiting stunt" by the organisers of a protest against the singer.

The American superstar's performance was watched by an estimated 112 million people but drew praise and consternation.

Beyonce's dancers donned berets, sported Afros and wore all black, similar to the style of the Black Panther party, as she sang her new single Formation. 

At one point during their routine, the dancers formed an "X'' on the field, which some people are taking as a tribute to slain black activist Malcolm X.

In addition, they raised a fist to the sky, reminiscent of the black power salutes of the 1960-70s, made popular internationally by Tommie Smith and John Carlos, who raised their fists to the sky after winning gold and bronze at the 1968 Summer Olympics.

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   Gallery: Coldplay And Beyonce Perform At Super Bowl 50

   The 12-minute spectacular was watched live by an estimated audience of 100 million people

Coldplay headlined the half-time show with their upbeat hit Viva La Vida surrounded by dancing violinists

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