Lil Wayne stated the NFL pushed him to go public for a Tremendous Bowl slot, then apologized after Kendrick Lamar was chosen as an alternative.
Lil Wayne has claimed the NFL pushed him to boost his public profile in hopes of touchdown the 2025 Tremendous Bowl Halftime Present however backed off and apologized after Kendrick Lamar was picked as an alternative.
In a brand new interview with Rolling Stone revealed Thursday (April 17), the Hip-Hop icon revealed he believed he was being groomed for the coveted slot after league reps inspired him to be extra seen.
“To carry out, it’s a bunch of issues they’re going to inform you to do and never do, a#### to kiss and never kiss,” he stated. “That was all for that. You ain’t by no means seen me in them sorts of venues. I ain’t Drake. I ain’t on the market smiling like that in every single place. I’m within the stu’, smokin’ and recording.”
Wayne stated he adopted the NFL’s recommendation, exhibiting up at high-profile occasions like Michael Rubin’s all-white celebration and even collaborating with Tom Brady.
However when Lamar was introduced because the Tremendous Bowl headliner, Lil Wayne stated somebody from the league reached out with an evidence. “We ain’t in cost,” the rep allegedly instructed him, suggesting the ultimate name wasn’t theirs to make.
The halftime present is curated by Roc Nation, led by Jay-Z, who Wayne stated stays an in depth confidant.
Nonetheless, the rapper admitted the snub stung. He stated he known as Lamar earlier than the announcement to supply help and clear the air.
He additionally addressed a cryptic submit he made on X that learn, “Let this big sleep,” clarifying it wasn’t aimed toward Lamar.
Wayne stated that he paid little consideration to the Drake and Kendrick Lamar battle and even by accident carried out a part of “Not Like Us” with out realizing its context.
“I ain’t need my dude to be mad at me,” he joked. “I didn’t even comprehend it was Kendrick!”
Regardless of the end result, Wayne stated he’s accepted the choice. “Settle with no matter they are saying,” he stated, making it clear he holds no grudge towards Lamar or Jay-Z.
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