It seems that Lil Wayne will not be making a cameo during Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 Super Bowl halftime show performance, disappointing some fans who were hoping for a surprise appearance.
Lil Wayne Announces He’s Skipping Super Bowl
On Tuesday (Feb. 4), Tunechi took to social media to share some news.
“Y’all know I’m not gonna be there this week, which means I guess there’s a seat to fill,” he stated in a video. “Shout out to New Orleans, but I’ve been working on something very special. I got something exciting coming for you, Thursday, the sixth. Until then, I’m just chilling.”
With this announcement, Lil Wayne seems to have put to rest any rumors of him appearing as a special guest during Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show. Initially feeling snubbed when K-Dot was announced as the headliner, Wayne has since expressed his support for the rapper from Compton, California.
Anticipation Rises for Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Set
Excitement for Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance is building, especially after his song “Not Like Us” won five awards at the 2025 Grammy Awards. These included Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance, and Best Music Video. Recently, Dot announced that SZA will be joining him as a special guest.
Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez has shed some light on the selection process that led to Kendrick Lamar being chosen over Lil Wayne.
Watch Lil Wayne’s announcement below.
Watch Lil Wayne Reveal He Will Not Be Attending the Super Bowl in New Orleans
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Conclusion
In conclusion, it appears that Lil Wayne will not be making an appearance at Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 Super Bowl halftime show. Despite initial disappointment, Wayne has shown support for K-Dot and is working on his own exciting project. Fans can look forward to an electrifying performance from Kendrick Lamar, with SZA joining him as a special guest.
FAQs
Q: Why is Lil Wayne not attending the Super Bowl?
A: Lil Wayne announced that he will not be at the Super Bowl as he is working on something special.
Q: Who will be joining Kendrick Lamar as a special guest?
A: SZA will be joining Kendrick Lamar as a special guest during his Super Bowl performance.
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