Overview

• Lil Wayne has publicly committed to never performing at the Super Bowl halftime show after being passed over for the 2025 performance in his hometown of New Orleans.
• In a Rolling Stone interview, Wayne described how he attended high-profile events, including Michael Rubin's parties and Tom Brady meet-and-greets, to increase his chances of being selected.
• The rapper said an NFL representative apologized after Kendrick Lamar was announced as the headliner, explaining that the league was not in charge of the selection process.
• Wayne revealed that he did not watch Lamar's February 9 performance, instead spending the time playing pool with fellow rapper Lil Twist.
• Despite his disappointment, Wayne clarified that he maintains a respectful personal relationship with Kendrick Lamar, even calling him before the Super Bowl to offer encouragement.