Music artiste, Lil Wayne succeeded in putting together an amazing show in his hometown of New Orleans, with his sold-out annual 2024 Lil Weezyana Fest.
It did not end there; he also received the Key to his City and addressed the Super Bowl Halftime Show.
Before the night could end at the Lil Weezyana Fest on November 2, Lil Wayne was recognized for his prolific career and contributions to the community. As a result, Mayor LaToya Cantrell presented him with the Key to the City and announced the rapper’s day in New Orleans.
NOLA Entertainment Ambassador, native, and rap legend, Master P, also took the opportunity to share a few words about his fellow musician.
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During the Fest, which had a star-studded lineup, including a Hot Boys reunion featuring Juvenile, BG and TURK, with appearances by Mannie Fresh and Rob 49, Lil Wayne touched on the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show controversy.
As previously reported, on September 8, JAY-Z’s Roc Nation, Apple Music, and the NFL announced Kendrick Lamar as the headliner of Super Bowl LIX, which is currently scheduled to be played on February 9, 2025, at New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome and set to air on Fox.
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Despite the praises from Jay-Z, a handful of social users, including Lil Wayne’s longtime engineer and co-manager, Fabian Marasciullo, Wayne’s Cash Money mentor Birdman and Cash Money labelmate Juvenile, his Young Money family, Nicki Minaj, and even his daughter, Reginae Carter, criticized the decision.
Lil Wayne eventually spoke out himself and opened up about his feelings regarding not being selected to headline the 2025 Super Bowl in his hometown of New Orleans. In a video shared on social media, he said, “First of all, I want to say forgive me for the delay. I had to get strength enough to do this without breaking. I’mma say thank you to every voice, every opinion, and all the care, love, and support out there. Your words turned into arms and held me up when I tried to fall back.”
Concluding his speech at New Orleans’ 2024 Lil Weezyana Fest, Lil Wayne said, “They can’t take that from me. ladies and gentlemen, make some noise for yourselves for being amazing.” He then yelled out, “Music,” before his song “Mr. Carter” began to play on the speakers.
