Barely a week after Kendrick Lamar got the nod to headline the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show, rapper Lil Wayne feels disappointed about not being chosen for the concert.
In an Instagram Live post, he expressed gratitude to those who spoke on his behalf following the snub, indicating that he is quite heartbroken.
“First of all, I wanna say forgive me for the delay…I wanna say, first of all, I had to get strength. I had to get strength enough to do this without breaking,” he stated.
“I wanna say thank you to every voice, every opinion, all the care, all the love and the support out there. Your words turned into arms and held me up when I tried to fall back. That hurt. Hurt a lot. You know what I’m talking about. It hurt a whole lot,” he added.
The Lolipop rapper also blamed himself for not preparing mentally for the “disappointment,” but he would look forward to brighter days in the future.
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“I blame myself for not being mentally prepared for a letdown and for just automatically mentally putting myself in that position like somebody told me that was my position. So I blame myself for that.”
“But you all are truly amazing. When I felt down about not getting this chance, you reminded me that I’m nothing without you. That’s a powerful truth. This experience broke me, and I’m trying to rebuild myself.
“But I couldn’t have started without all of you. Thank you to my peers, my friends, my family, my sports family, and everyone who has had my back…I felt like I let you down by not securing this opportunity, but I’m working on myself, and I’m pushing forward. Thank you again,” he noted.
Kendrick Lamar was recently announced by the NFL as the lead performer for the event in 2025, following which music legend, Jay-Z, expressed support for the Not Like Us rapper for the endorsement.
In a statement following the announcement, Jay-Z said Kendrick’s impact would be felt in many years to come, describing him as “a once-in-a-generation artist and performer.”
“His deep love for hip-hop and culture informs his artistic vision…He has an unparalleled ability to define and influence culture globally. Kendrick’s work transcends music, and his impact will be felt for years to come,” he stated. Kendrick Lamar also thanked organisers for the honour and urged his fans to turn up in their numbers for the grand event.
