Kendrick Lamar Named 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show Headliner, Stirring Debate

Jay-Z faces backlash from hip-hop community for selecting Lamar over New Orleans native Lil Wayne

Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans.
Jay-Z, co-producer of the event, is criticized for not choosing local rap icon Lil Wayne.
Nicki Minaj, Birdman, and other hip-hop figures express discontent over the decision.
Fans and artists argue Lil Wayne's contributions to hip-hop and New Orleans make him a deserving candidate.
Jay-Z praises Lamar as a 'once-in-a-generation artist' with global cultural influence.