Boosie Badazz has never been one to hold back his opinions, and the announcement of the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show has him fired up.
The Baton Rouge rapper took to social media to call out the decision, expressing frustration over the lack of Louisiana hip-hop representation, especially given the game’s location in the heart of New Orleans.
“ALL Y’ALL ACTING LIKE Y’ALL COOL WITH HOW THEY PLAYING IT FOR THE SUPERBOWL SMH. THE MOST CULTURAL CITY IN THE USA (NEW ORLEANS)… IT’S A SMACK IN THE FACE TO EVERY HIP HOP LEGEND FROM LOUISIANA!!” Boosie vented in a passionate post, tagging fellow Louisiana icons like Master P and Birdman.
According to Boosie, the choice not to feature Louisiana artists at the event shows a deeper issue. “THIS SHOWS THEY NEVER WANTED Y’ALL TO KICK IN THE DOOR IN THE FIRST PLACE CAUSE THEY STILL TRYNA LOCK IT!!” he wrote, comparing the upcoming halftime show to the one in California, which heavily showcased West Coast talent.
Boosie further emphasized his disappointment, stating, “SUPERBOWL ’22 WAS N CALI N CALI ARTISTS WERE ALLOWED TO DO THEIR THANG AND IT WAS A GREAT SHOW!! BUT NOW IT’S N LOUISIANA N NO LOUISIANA LEGENDS CANT DO THEY THANG #idontrespectit.”
As one of the most outspoken figures in the industry, Boosie’s words are bound to resonate with those who feel Louisiana’s rich hip-hop culture is being overlooked on one of the biggest stages in entertainment.
The Super Bowl halftime show has long been a coveted platform, and with New Orleans known as a cultural powerhouse, many are questioning why the city’s hip-hop pioneers are being left out of the spotlight.
The conversation surrounding the Super Bowl halftime show is only beginning, but Boosie’s fiery take has sparked a new debate about representation, respect, and the recognition of local legends.
