With the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show announcement choosing Kendrick Lamar to perform over Lil Wayne in his hometown of New Orleans a few months ago, many artists and personalities stepped up to show their love for Wayne.
In September, 2024, the NFL and Jay-Z’s Roc Nation revealed K Dot would headline the halftime show, despite Weezy‘s publicly expressed wish to perform in the 2025 event and what it would mean to represent NOLA on such a platform.
After the news broke, Tunechi took to social media to share his disappointment: “That hurt, it hurt a lot… I thought there was nothing better than that spot, on that stage, on that platform, in my city. It broke me, and I’m just trying to put me back together.”
Since then, a long list of stars have backed Tune, including Bhad Bhabie, Birdman, Cam’ron, Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson, Chuck D, DDG, Drake, G Herbo, Hurricane Chris, Jermaine Dupri, Joyner Lucas, Juvenile, LL Cool J, Mase, Master P, Monaleo, Nicki Minaj, Odell Beckham Jr., OT Genasis, Rich The Kid, Shannon Sharpe, and Travis Scott.
Therefore, check out all the shout outs to Mr. Carter below. In related news, Skip Bayless previously mentioned that the NFL sent Lil Wayne a letter of apology over this and that Wayne will be watching the Big Game today (February 9th), but he will not be watching the Halftime Show!
Bhad Barbie:
Bhad Barbie took to her Instagram Story to say how sad it is Wayne will not be performing at this year’s Super Bowl.
Birdman and Nicki Minaj:
Nicki Minaj and Birdman both vented at JAY-Z on X to support Wayne.
Cam’ron and Mase:
On an episode of “It Is What It Is”, Cam’ron and Mase both questioned why Wayne wasn’t chosen for the Super Bowl Halftime Show. Cam also speculated it could be due to past rivalry issues between Wayne and JAY-Z.
Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson and Shannon Sharpe:
On an episode of their Nightcap podcast, Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson talked about why you have to have Wayne headlining the Super Bowl if it’s in NOLA. Shannon also said: “You could make a case for him being the greatest ever rapper”.
Chuck D, Joyner Lucas, Monaleo, and OT Genasis:
All four of these music articles believe Wayne should perform at this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show.
DDG:
DDG shared his thoughts on the Super Bowl’s decision to choose Kendrick Lamar over Lil Wayne as the headliner for the New Orleans show, calling it a “dumb” move. Additionally, he explained that he’s seen Wayne perform live while opening for him on tour and described those concerts as incredible—nothing like his WrestleMania performance.
Drake:
In addition, Drake showing love to Lil Wayne via IG 👀 pic.twitter.com/MiCc7c5Jt2
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) September 11, 2024
Drake took to his Instagram story to share a couple classic photos of Wayne after the Super Bowl news broke.
G Herbo:
G Herbo believes it must not have been an easy decision to make as it should have been a no-brainer to have Wayne headline the Super Bowl. Moreover, he thinks they dropped a ball with the decision.
Hurricane Chris:
Hurricane Chris has his say on the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show announcement.
Jermaine Dupri:
Jermaine Dupri believes Wayne was robbed of the Super Bowl performance in New Orleans.
Juvenile:
Juvenile shares his take on the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show situation and Wayne not getting picked to perform.
LL Cool J:
While appearing on The KDAY Morning Show with Romeo, LL Cool J praised Wayne and said he will headline the Super Bowl halftime show in the future: “Wayne is one of the best undoubtedly, one of the most influential, and one of the most impactful [rappers]. He just needs to suck it up, keep his chin high, and just do what he does, because he’s great and he’ll get his moment.”
Master P:
Master P mentioned on his Instagram page that he thinks Wayne should have been included in Super Bowl LIX: “As Ambassador of Entertainment in the City of New Orleans, I have to agree with the fans that Lil Wayne should be a part of this celebration as well. He’s one of the greatest Hip-Hop artists alive, still relevant, and he’s a New Orleans native. Let’s not miss this cultural moment in the South. Life is too short! We have to give our legends their flowers while they are here.”
Odell Beckham Jr. and Travis Scott:
Odell Beckham Jr. and Travis Scott both showed love to Wayne by playing “Tha Mobb”, “Stuntin’ Like My Daddy” and “Demolition Freestyle Part 1” on their Instagram stories.
Rich The Kid:
Rich The Kid said he hopes Kendrick Lamar will bring out Wayne during his live set at the Super Bowl.
PS: If I have missed anyone, please let me know in the comments section below and I will update this article.
