Lil Wayne Breaks Silence After Being Snubbed for 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show Headliner: “It Broke Me”

Lil Wayne has finally addressed the shocking news that he won’t be headlining the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show. In an emotional video shared with his fans, Wayne opened up about the pain of being passed over for the coveted performance, which will take place in his hometown of New Orleans.

“Forgive me for the delay. I had to find the strength to do this without breaking,” he began. “Thank you to every voice, every opinion, all the love and support. Your words turned into arms and held me up when I tried to fall back.”

Kendrick Lamar, who recently defeated Wayne’s former Young Money protege, Drake, in a rap battle, was ultimately chosen for the honor. Fans of Lil Wayne were left heartbroken, especially those who believed Drake—who reportedly declined the halftime show twice—should have taken the opportunity and brought Wayne along for the ride.

With Super Bowl 59 set to light up New Orleans this February, Wayne’s exclusion stings even more. “That hurt a lot. I blame myself for not being mentally prepared for a letdown,” Wayne confessed. “I thought there was nothing better than that spot, that stage, and that platform in my city. It broke me. I’m just trying to put myself back together.”

The NFL’s head of music, Seth Dudowsky, addressed the decision, saying, “Few artists have impacted music and culture as profoundly as Kendrick Lamar. Time and time again, Kendrick has proven his unique ability to craft moments that redefine and shake the very foundation of hip-hop.”

However, many fans are speculating that Wayne is being caught in the crossfire of the ongoing rivalry between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: Lil Wayne’s absence from the Super Bowl stage has left a significant void in the hearts of his fans.