Kendrick Lamar has finally addressed the controversy surrounding the Lil Wayne Super Bowl halftime show on his latest track “Wacced Out Murals” from his surprise album GNX.
Kendrick Lamar Addresses Lil Wayne Drama
On November 22, Kendrick Lamar released the track “GNX” and the album of the same name, diving back into album mode. In the song “Wacced Out Murals,” K-Dot tackles the public backlash from fellow rap artists over his upcoming 2025 Super Bowl halftime show performance and Lil Wayne’s disappointment in not being selected to perform at the event in his hometown of New Orleans.
“I used to bump Tha Carter III, I held my Rollie chain proud. The irony I think my hard work let Lil Wayne down,” Lamar raps on the track. “Whatever though, call me crazy, everybody questionable. Turn ’em to an Eskimo. I drew the line and decimal.”
He goes on to say, “Won the Super Bowl and Nas the only one congratulate me, all these n*ggas agitated. I’m just glad they showing they faces.”
2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show Pick Divides Hip-Hop
The decision to choose Kendrick Lamar over Lil Wayne for the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show has sparked division within the hip-hop community. Many rappers and fans have expressed their desire for Lil Wayne to have been selected instead.
Lil Wayne himself has voiced his disappointment at not being chosen on multiple occasions. During a recent performance at the Lil Weezyana Festival in New Orleans, Wayne expressed that the opportunity was taken away from him.
Listen to Kendrick Lamar’s “Wacced Out Murals” below.
Hear Kendrick Lamar Address the Lil Wayne Super Bowl Halftime Show Controversy on “Wacced Out Murals”
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FAQs
Q: Why was Kendrick Lamar chosen over Lil Wayne for the Super Bowl halftime show?
A: The decision to choose Kendrick Lamar over Lil Wayne was based on various factors, including artistic direction and audience appeal.
Q: How did Lil Wayne react to not being selected for the halftime show?
A: Lil Wayne expressed his disappointment at not being chosen for the Super Bowl halftime show during a performance at the Lil Weezyana Festival.
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