*50 Cent has stated that Kendrick Lamar “deserves” to headline the 2025 Super Bowl.
During a recent episode of CBS talk show “The Talk,” 50 Cent said, “I mean, it was a choice. I think Kendrick deserves [it].
“As a solo artist right now, he’s the guy,” he continued, The Independent reports. “Having the game be in New Orleans, I could see why they got the Wayne [idea].”
We reported earlier that Super Bowl LIV is set to take place in New Orleans with Lamar headlining the halftime show, but fans believe hometown hero Lil Wayne deserved the performance spot.
The Super Bowl LIX halftime show in New Orleans will go down on February 9, 2025. Rappers Nicki Minaj, Lil Boosie, and Master P were among those who believed a local artist should have been the headliner for the show.
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In a statement shared on social media, Master P wrote, “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.”
He added, “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.”
Lil Wayne also reacted to being passed over for the halftime show.
“That hurt. It hurt a lot. You know what I’m talking about. It hurt a whole lot,” the rapper said.
“I blame myself for not being mentally prepared for a letdown. And for automatically mentally putting myself in that position like somebody told me that was my position. So I blame myself for that,” Weezy continued.
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