Lil Wayne's fans believe he should headline Super Bowl LIX Halftime show instead of Kendrick Lamar

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The NFL has officially named Kendrick Lamar as the headliner for the upcoming Super Bowl LIX Halftime show, but not everyone is on board with the decision.

While Lamar is celebrated for his artistry and contribution to the music industry, many fans are expressing disappointment that New Orleans native, Lil Wayne, was overlooked for this monumental event.

The announcement has sparked a heated debate online, with fans and celebrities alike weighing in on who should have truly taken center stage during one of the biggest nights in sports, as reported by TMZ.

Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance at Super Bowl LIX expected to attract millions of viewers

Earlier today, the NFL revealed that Kendrick Lamar would be headlining the halftime show at Super Bowl LIX, which will take place in New Orleans.

This announcement comes as no surprise, given Lamar's recent musical success, including his highly popular track, 'Not Like Us', which took the industry by storm and reignited his fanbase.

Lamar's influence has been steadily growing, and his halftime performance is expected to attract millions of viewers.

Lamar's selection follows his previous appearance at Super Bowl LVI in 2022, where he performed alongside rap legends like Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J Blige, and 50 Cent in a groundbreaking halftime show.

However, despite the excitement surrounding Lamar's upcoming performance, there’s a notable backlash from fans and insiders who feel the NFL missed an opportunity to honor Wayne, a New Orleans native.

With the Super Bowl taking place in his home city, many argue that Wayne, a highly respected figure in the rap game, should have been the headline performer for the event.

DJ Akademiks was one of the first to voice his disapproval on social media, pointing out that the NFL’s scheduling could have allowed Lamar to perform in a more fitting location down the line.

"So the next two Super Bowls after this one in February (New Orleans) are gonna be in LA. Yet Wayne got snubbed and Kendrick headlining in New Orleans lol," he wrote on Instagram, implying that Lamar could have waited for an LA performance while Wayne took the spotlight this time around.

Master P, another major figure in New Orleans hip-hop, took to social media to support Lil Wayne’s case, acknowledging Lamar’s success but questioning why the NFL overlooked Wayne.

In a post on Instagram, Master P praised Lamar, saying, "Salute to @kendricklamar for performing at the halftime show at Super Bowl LIX.. well deserved, he’s one of the hottest music artists in the world and has one of the biggest songs right now."

But he didn’t stop there. Master P went on to highlight why Wayne deserved to be part of the Super Bowl lineup, adding, "As Ambassador of Entertainment in the City of New Orleans I have to agree with the fans that @liltunechi #LilWayne should be a part of this celebration as well. He’s one of the greatest Hip Hop artists alive, still relevant and he’s a New Orleans native. Let’s not miss this cultural moment in the South."

Lil Wayne's fans argue that he should have been given the primary slot for Super Bowl

Fans of Lil Wayne argue that he should have been given the primary slot for the upcoming Super Bowl LIX Halftime show instead of Kendrick Lamar.

On X, one person remarked, "You gotta be a moron to wanna see Kendrick over Lil Wayne." Another said, "Almost positive lil Wayne will be involved anyway."

"It’s Wayne’s city and Wayne has way more hits than Kendrick plus Kendrick already did a SuperBowl performance, make it make sense," wrote one person. Another added, "Absolutely. Wayne is the GOAT and it's his home."

One individual wrote, "1000% shoulda been him." Another pointed out, "Don't worry, Kendrick bringing him out anyway."

One netizen remarked, "Bro it’s NOLA and you choose lil Wayne and let him decline it before you look for another artist in his same genre." Another added, "They rather push the Drake/Kendrick s**t than to let the Hometown hero get the honors."

 

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