Lil Wayne Opens Up About the Super Bowl Halftime Snub That Still Hurts
Lil Wayne is keeping it real, and this time he’s opening up about a moment that still hits deep. In a new interview with Rolling Stone, the legendary rapper revealed a lot, including his real feelings about his Super Bowl snub.
Wayne kept it a hundred and said he didn’t even watch Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Halftime performance. Instead of tuning in, he chose to kick back, smoke, and play pool with a fellow rapper Lil Twist. He peeped the TV for a second, but what he saw didn’t move him. “There was nothing that made me want to go inside and see what was going on,” he admitted.
For context, this all went down during the 2025 Super Bowl held in New Orleans Wayne’s hometown. The Halftime Show spotlight landed on Kendrick Lamar, who was flying high off his viral hit “Not Like Us.” Fans across the board had mixed reactions. While many celebrated the win for Kendrick, some were loud about the fact that it should’ve been Wayne’s moment, especially with it being in the 504.
But now, months later, Wayne’s not just over it…he’s uninterested…
But now, months later, Wayne’s not just over it—he’s uninterested. The man said what he said:
“They stole that feeling,” Wayne told Rolling Stone. “I don’t want to do it. It was perfect.”
Wayne has never been one to sugarcoat things, and this time was no different. Back when the lineup was announced, he admitted he was “hurt” by the decision. But now, he’s not waiting around for another invite. That moment passed, and so did the feeling.
No Bad Blood Between Lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar: “Wayne Says Things Are Fine”
Despite what people might assume, there’s no drama between Weezy and Kendrick. In fact, Wayne cleared that up himself in the same conversation. Before the big game, he made a call to Kendrick—not to throw shade, but to show love.
“Wayne tells me things are fine between him and Lamar; Wayne called the L.A. rapper ahead of the Super Bowl to clear the air and to encourage him,” the article states.
Sure, he’s not rocking with how things went down with the NFL, but that doesn’t mean he’s holding grudges. Kendrick did his thing. And Wayne? He’s choosing peace.
Lil Wayne Shifts Focus to ‘Tha Carter 6’ With Star-Studded Features
While the Super Bowl snub still lingers, Wayne ain’t letting that slow him down. He’s got his eyes locked on the future—and that future is Tha Carter 6.
The new album is coming, and according to the cover story, it’s stacked with some of the biggest names in the game. While he didn’t drop every name, the energy surrounding the project is next-level.
Wayne’s been on a run lately. Whether it’s features, live performances, or surprise drops, he’s staying active—and more importantly, he’s staying authentic. His fans know it, feel it, and can’t wait for what’s next.
In that same Rolling Stone piece, Wayne made it clear: he’s in a new space. He’s done chasing moments that don’t serve him. And even if he never touches that Super Bowl stage, he’s already cemented his legacy.
