Los Angeles — Lil Wayne spoke up for the first time about his disappointment at not being chosen as the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show main artist in his hometown of New Orleans.
The rap megastar publicly vented his disappointment in an Instagram video clip Friday, about a week after Los Angeles rapper Kendrick Lamar was revealed as the headliner. He stated that being neglected “broke” him, adding, “I’m just trying to put myself back together.”
Lil Wayne Feels Hurt After Being Passed Over As Super Bowl Halftime Headliner. The Snub ‘Broke’ Him
Wayne has long expressed a desire to play during halftime of the NFL championship game, which will be hosted at the Caesars Superdome on February 9. It will be Lamar’s second halftime performance, following a special appearance alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent, and Eminem in 2022.
Wayne sounded somber in the video, stating he had to find the strength to express himself “without breaking.”
“That hurt a lot,” said lil, a five-time Grammy winner who had singles like “Lollipop” with Static Major, “Mr. Carter” with Jay-Z, “Go DJ,” and “A Milli.” He also fuelled the careers of Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Tyga.
“I blame myself for not being mentally prepared for a letdown, for automatically mentally putting myself in that position,” he told me. “I thought there was nothing better than that spot, on that stage, on that platform in my city.”
Wayne praised his fans, including Minaj and Birdman, for speaking up on his behalf.
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“I feel like I let all of ya’ll down for not getting that opportunity,” Wayne told the audience.
However, He also stated, “Your words turned into arms and held me up when I tried to fall back.”
SOURCE | AP
