Lil Wayne breaks silence over 2025 Super Bowl Halftime snub: ‘It broke me’
As a seasoned music enthusiast with years of listening to hip-hop under my belt, I find myself deeply engrossed in this intriguing saga between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. It’s like watching a high-stakes chess match where each move is carefully calculated, and the stakes are nothing less than rap supremacy.
In a statement, Lil Wayne expresses his thoughts on not being selected for the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show, which instead went to Kendrick Lamar.
Last Friday, the 41-year-old rapper expressed deep disappointment when he learned he wasn’t chosen to perform at the upcoming show scheduled for February 9th at New Orleans’ Caesars Stadium, stating that it had a significant impact on him.
Initially, I’d like to express my apologies for the delay. It took me some time to gather the necessary courage to proceed without faltering, as he expressed in a video posted on Instagram. In essence, I want to thank each and every one of you – your voices, opinions, concern, love, and support have been like strong arms that caught me when I was about to lose my footing.
Still, the five-time Grammy winner, who grew up in New Orleans, said being overlooked ‘hurt a whole lot.’
The father acknowledged that he should have been mentally ready to handle disappointment, and admitted that he unconsciously placed himself in such a situation as if someone had assigned it to him. Therefore, he took responsibility for not being prepared and positioning himself in that way.
He continued: ”But I thought that was nothing better than that spot and that stage and that platform in my city, so it hurt. It hurt a whole lot.’
Though expressing disappointment by remarking that missing out on this chance left him feeling low, the rapper expressed gratitude towards his supporters as he endeavors to pick up the pieces and rebuild himself.
‘I want to express my gratitude to everyone – my peers, friends, family, and those who support me on sports television. I truly value your support. It’s hard for me not to have had that opportunity, but I won’t let you down. I’m focusing on improving myself, so thank you.’
During an interview on YG’s 4Hunnid podcast in February, Wayne expressed hope and anticipation by mentioning that he was “wishing” and keeping his “hopes pinned” for the opportunity to perform at halftime.
This Sunday, it was revealed that Lamar is set to take center stage for the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, presented by Apple Music, taking place at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana on February 9th.
Kendrick Lamar, aged 37 and famously known for his music as ‘Not Like Us’, announced that he will be taking the stage at Super Bowl LIX. This news comes from him, an artist with a massive following of over 59 million on social media.
Are you planning on joining us then? I really hope so. You understand that this is the sole chance we have to claim a championship, no second rounds involved. Let’s seize this moment, let’s make it happen! I wouldn’t want you to miss out. Let’s meet up in New Orleans on February 9, 2025.
‘Wear your best dressed too, even if you’re watching from home. Let’s go, yeee! It’s what I’m talking about, man. Now we can get to it for real.’
On the field, I operated a football-tossing apparatus under the towering presence of an enormous American flag, acting as Kendrick’s dedicated helper.
‘Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date,’ Lamar (born Duckworth) said in a statement.
‘And I’ll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one.’
Previously, the Pulitzer Prize-winning artist graced the stage at the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show in 2022, which was headlined by Dr. Dre. A massive audience of 103.4 million viewers tuned in as Snoop Dogg, Eminem, 50 Cent, and Mary J. Blige alternated with guest appearances, delivering their verses.
Jay-Z, the founder of Roc Nation, declared that Kendrick Lamar is an exceptional artist and performer who comes along only once in a generation, according to his statement.
As a die-hard enthusiast, let me tell you, the passion Kendrick Lamar holds for hip-hop and its culture permeates every fiber of his artistic being. His unique knack for shaping and steering global trends is simply unmatched. The work he churns out transcends the realm of music and will undoubtedly leave a lasting imprint on our collective cultural landscape, echoing through the years.
As I eagerly awaited the kickoff of the NFL season on a Sunday, the thrilling news about Kendrick dropped – perfectly timed to captivate me and countless other fans!
On February 11th, Usher took center stage for the roller-skating performance at Super Bowl LVIII, sharing the limelight with Alicia Keys, Jermaine Dupri, H.E.R., will.i.am, Lil Jon, and Ludacris. Over 129.3 million viewers tuned in to watch this spectacular show.
Last year, Rihanna announced her second pregnancy during her performance at Super Bowl LVII that was watched by a staggering 121 million people.
This year, Lamar found himself deeply involved in a fierce public conflict with his rap adversary, Drake. Over the course of the year, he put out five diss tracks (namely “Like That”, “Euphoria”, “6:16 in LA”, “Meet the Grahams”, and “Not Like Us”) that leveled accusations against him, including claims about using Ozempic, alleged involvement in pedophilia, and an unacknowledged 11-year-old daughter who is not recognized.
However, it’s worth noting that despite their current rap rivalry, which began in 2013, they initially had a friendly collaboration. They worked together on Drake’s 2011 album “Take Care”, Kendrick’s 2012 song “Poetic Justice”, and A$AP Rocky’s 2013 track “F***** Problems”.
2012 saw the popular hip-hop artists joining forces for a tour, as part of Drake’s (birth name Aubrey Graham) 65-stop, $42.6 million grossing Club Paradise Tour.
In 2013, Kendrick Lamar made a clear demarcation with his song Control. He said, “I’m typically friends with the same rappers I collaborate with, but this is hip-hop and they should understand the situation. This applies to J. Cole, Big K.R.I.T., Wale, Pusha T, Meek Mill, A$AP Rocky, Drake, Big Sean, Jay Electronica, Tyler, Mac Miller. I have affection for all of you, but I’m aiming to outdo each and every one of you. I don’t want your core fans to be familiar with any more of your lyrics from you.
In that very same year, Lamar described a fellow rapper as needing to be “put back in his nightwear” during the BET Awards. However, he told Complex that things were “quite enjoyable” with Drake, but also mentioned, “I guess I could be alright if we weren’t.
The disagreement lay dormant until Halloween last year, when the co-founder of OVO Sound and J. Cole released their song First Person Shooter, hinting at themselves, Kendrick, as ‘the top three’ in hip-hop: “It’s fascinating to debate who is the toughest MC / Is it Kendrick? Is it Drake? Or me? / We are the top three, like we formed a league.
It seems the 17-time Grammy award recipient openly voiced his significant issues with something, as hinted by an unattributed verse on the song “Like That” produced by Metro Boomin and Future, released on March 26th.
‘Sneak dissin’ / First Person Shooter / I hope they came with three switches,’ Lamar rapped.
‘I still got PTSD / Muthaf*** the big three, n***a, it’s just big me.’
The Academy Award-nominated lyricist made a jab at Drake by stating “Prince lived longer than Michael Jackson,” and in his verses, he referenced his album titled “For All the Dogs” with the lines: “Fool, you’re broke, before all your dogs are buried / That ‘K’ surrounded by nines, he’ll see Pet Cemetery.
Simultaneously, the five-time Grammy award recipient unveiled four satirical songs (Push Ups, Taylor Made Freestyle, Family Matters, and The Heart Part 6), mocking Kendrick’s height, allegations of domestic/sex abuse, fifty percent record contract, and collaborations with Taylor Swift and Maroon 5.
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2024-09-13 17:49