Lil Wayne has finally shared that he and Kendrick Lamar have put to rest any rumors that the two were feuding over who was chosen to perform at the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime show.
During an appearance on “The Skip Bayless Show” Monday (Dec. 16), the Young Money MC was asked about the controversy surrounding his disappointment in not being chosen for the show. “I’ve spoken to him and I wished him all the best and told him he better kill it. He gotta kill it,” Weezy told Bayless.
He was also asked about being name-dropped on Lamar’s latest studio album “GNX,” telling Bayless, “That was my first time hearing it. I think he’s a fan like I’m a fan of his music. I think he meant he saw what everyone else saw, he saw how much it meant to me.”
He later added, “There was no explanation that was needed for that. I think I understand those words. His hard work is the reason why he made it there, and obviously, that part about letting me down is me just being upset and disappointed about not getting that spot.”
Watch the interview below:
On “wacced out murals,” Lamar rapped, “I used to bump Tha Carter III I held my Rollie chain proud/Iront, I think hard work let Lil Wayne down.”
While fans were split on whether the line was a diss or not, Wayne wrote in response on X, “Man wtf I do?! I just be chillin & dey still kome 4 my head. Let’s not take kindness for weakness. Let this giant sleep. I beg u all. No one really wants destruction, not even me but I shall destroy if disturbed. On me. Love.”
When it was announced who was the headliner for the Super Bowl Halftime show, some fans were not happy about the decision made by the NFL and Roc Nation.
Some felt that Lamar was the obvious choice since he’s been the hottest and most discussed rapper of 2024.
Others felt Wayne was more deserving since he’s a legend in hip-hop who’s never been put on a stage like the Super Bowl and it would be perfect since it’s taking place on his turf.
Now it seems this argument between Wayne and Lamar fans can end since both sides seem to have amended any problems they may have had. However, how will this affect Wayne’s relationship with Drake moving forward?
Lamar’s biggest win this year was winning the now-infamous rap beef with Drake. The Toronto MC also happens to be the protegé of Wayne, so how will he feel once he inevitably hears that the two are on good terms and that Wayne told him to “kill it” at the Super Bowl?