Kendrick Lamar is taking center stage at next year’s Super Bowl halftime show, but not everyone is thrilled with the choice—especially Lil Wayne fans in New Orleans who hoped their hometown hero would headline the event.
This morning, the NFL officially announced Kendrick as the featured performer for the biggest night in sports, a decision that isn’t exactly shocking given the massive success of his Drake diss track, “Not Like Us.”
While many fans are ecstatic that Kendrick is finally getting his solo spotlight after sharing the stage with iconic rappers like Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, and 50 Cent at Super Bowl LVI, others are vocal about their disappointment that New Orleans native Lil Wayne didn’t land the gig.
Rapper and No Limit Records founder Master P weighed in, praising Kendrick as one of the best in the rap game but also questioning why Lil Wayne wasn’t selected to represent his hometown on such a monumental stage.
Many fans share the sentiment, sparking debates on social media about what could have been.
With Kendrick’s high-energy performances and Lil Wayne’s deep connection to New Orleans, some are left wondering whether the NFL missed a golden opportunity to honor a local legend.
Despite the mixed reactions, Kendrick is set to bring the heat to the Super Bowl LIX, and the performance is bound to be one for the books.
