Lil Wayne Declares He'll Never Play Super Bowl Halftime Show, Critiques NFL Decisions

Lil Wayne openly shares his thoughts on never playing a Super Bowl Halftime Show, expressing that the NFL "fucked up" in their decisions.

Lil Wayne's Decision Against the Halftime Show

In a surprising revelation, Lil Wayne has made it clear that he will never take the stage at a Super Bowl Halftime Show. During discussions surrounding the 2025 Halftime Show being held in New Orleans, several influential figures, including Nicki Minaj and Birdman, expressed that Wayne should have been the performer instead of Kendrick Lamar, who ultimately headlined the event.

While many were rooting for Wayne to perform, he shared in an interview with Rolling Stone that despite campaigning for the spot, he felt that the NFL "fucked up" the opportunity. He elaborated on the pressures and expectations that come with playing at such a high-profile event, stating, "to perform, it’s a bunch of things they’re going to tell you to do and not do, asses to kiss and not kiss."

The Reality of Super Bowl Performances

Wayne's discontent with the Halftime Show extends beyond simply not being chosen. He mentioned that he felt forced into situations he typically wouldn’t engage in, such as attending high-profile events like Michael Rubin’s all-white parties and mingling with celebrities like Tom Brady. "You ain’t never seen me in them types of venues. I ain’t Drake. I ain’t out there smiling like that everywhere. I’m in the stu’, smokin’ and recording," he explained.

After being passed over in favor of Kendrick Lamar, Wayne claimed the NFL reached out to apologize, stating that the league "ain’t in charge" of the Halftime Show. However, he remained skeptical and said, "All of a sudden, according to them, they got curved. So, I’m going to have to just settle with whatever they say."

Reflections on the Snub

When news broke about Kendrick Lamar taking the spotlight instead of him, Wayne admitted that the snub "hurt a lot." He reflected on how he felt personally responsible for not being mentally prepared for such a setback, saying, "I blamed myself for not being mentally prepared for a let down."

Kendrick Lamar also touched on the snub in his music, referencing it in his surprise album release, GNX, where he mentioned, “Used to bump Tha Carter III, I held my Rollie chain proud / Irony, I think my hard work let Lil Wayne down.”

A Social Media Response

Wayne took to social media to voice his feelings about being name-checked, expressing confusion and frustration. “Man wtf I do?! I just be chillin & dey still kome 4 my head. Let’s not take kindness for weakness. Let this giant sleep. I beg u all. No one really wants destruction, not even me but I shall destroy if disturbed. On me. Love,” he wrote.

Eventually, Wayne revealed that he and Kendrick Lamar had reconciled over a phone call, wishing him well ahead of the performance. "I’ve spoken to him, and I wish him all the best and I told him he better kill it. He gotta kill it."

Looking Ahead

In other news, Lil Wayne recently announced that his long-anticipated album, The Carter VI, is set to be released this summer.

FAQs

• Why won't Lil Wayne ever perform at the Super Bowl halftime?
  Lil Wayne believes that the NFL has made poor decisions regarding artist selections and feels he was not adequately considered.
• What did Lil Wayne say about the pressures of performing?
  He mentioned that there are many expectations and pressures involved, including following strict guidelines set by the NFL.
• How did other artists react to Lil Wayne not being chosen?
  Several artists, including Nicki Minaj and Birdman, voiced their opinion that Wayne should have been selected over Kendrick Lamar.
• Did Lil Wayne watch Kendrick Lamar's performance?
  No, Lil Wayne stated he didn’t watch the performance as nothing about it compelled him to do so.
• What upcoming project is Lil Wayne working on?
  Lil Wayne is set to release his album, The Carter VI, this summer.

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