Lil Wayne Reveals Pain Over Missing 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show: “It Broke Me”
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Lil Wayne has finally opened up about the pain and disappointment he felt after missing out on the opportunity to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. The rapper, who has long expressed his desire to perform at the event, shared his emotional reaction in a candid video posted late Thursday night (September 12). His response came after it was announced that Kendrick Lamar, not Wayne, would take the stage as the headline act.
Lil Wayne Speaks from the Heart
In the heartfelt video, Lil Wayne addressed the backlash and widespread support from fans, who believed he deserved the coveted Super Bowl slot in his hometown. He started the video by apologizing for the delay in addressing the situation, explaining that it took him time to gather the strength to speak about it. “First of all, I wanna say forgive me for the delay,” he began. “I had to get strength enough to do this without breaking.”
Wayne thanked everyone who had reached out to him, acknowledging the overwhelming support he received from fans and fellow artists. “Your words turn into arms that held me up when I tried to fall back,” he said, expressing gratitude for the encouragement that kept him going during this difficult time.
The rapper went on to explain the depth of his disappointment, revealing that he had mentally prepared himself to take the stage at the Super Bowl, a platform he felt was meant for him. “I blame myself for not being mentally prepared for a letdown and for just automatically mentally putting myself in that position; like somebody told me that was my position,” Wayne admitted. “But I thought there was nothing better than that. That stage and that platform in my city. So that hurt. It hurt a whole lot.”
It was clear that the Super Bowl Halftime Show was something Lil Wayne had been anticipating for a long time, and missing out on the chance to perform in front of his hometown crowd felt like a major blow.
Feeling Like He Let His Fans Down
Throughout the video, Lil Wayne repeatedly expressed how much the support from his fans meant to him, saying that they were the reason he continued pushing through the disappointment. “But y’all. Y’all are f****** amazing,” he said. “It made me feel like s*** not getting this opportunity. But when I felt like s***, you guys reminded me that I ain’t s*** without y’all. And that’s an amazing reality.”
i feel for wayne but he didn't even congratulate the little man who got it ahead of you knowing fully well he has been a lifelong fan of you!
— Adémola 🥷🏽 (@flowzki) September 13, 2024
man … that’s ridiculous entitlement
In an emotional admission, Lil Wayne confessed, “It broke me,” referring to the deep sense of loss he felt after learning he wouldn’t be headlining the Super Bowl. He added, “I’m just tryna put me back together.”
Wayne closed out his message by apologizing to his fans, saying he felt like he let them down by not securing the Super Bowl performance. “I feel like I let all of y’all down by not getting that opportunity. But I’m working on me, and I’m working. So, thank you.”
Fans React with Outrage
The announcement that Kendrick Lamar would headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show was met with outrage from many of Lil Wayne’s supporters, who believed that the New Orleans-born rapper should have been given the honor, especially considering the event is taking place in his hometown. Fans flooded social media with comments expressing their disappointment, arguing that Lil Wayne was the true hometown hero who deserved the spotlight.
Turn that pain into a #1 hit song or a diss track… pic.twitter.com/qzh5TA7rTa
— bstrat515 👑💛 (@bstrat515) September 13, 2024
In past interviews, Lil Wayne had made it clear that performing at the Super Bowl was a dream of his. He revealed that he had been “praying” to get the call and had even said, “This is my moment.” Unfortunately, that moment never came, leaving Wayne and his fans heartbroken.
Wow, that's a tough break for Lil Wayne. It’s hard to see a dream slip away, but here’s hoping he bounces back stronger
— varsha pandey (@vashi1999) September 13, 2024
Of course it did, that is his hometown mehn. Nobody else should be performing but him.
— Arc Munachimso🦅 (@iam_prodigy01) September 13, 2024
Lil Wayne’s emotional video sheds light on the personal toll the Super Bowl decision took on him. Despite his disappointment, his gratitude toward his fans has remained unwavering. While he may have missed out on this opportunity, it’s clear that Lil Wayne is using the experience to reflect and rebuild, vowing to keep pushing forward with the support of those who have stood by him.
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