Lil Wayne on Missing Out on Super Bowl Halftime Show in His Hometown: “That Hurt”

Lil Wayne has finally addressed his fans after the disappointment of not being selected to perform at this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, an event he had eagerly anticipated given its New Orleans setting and hometown. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Wayne opened up about the personal impact of the snub, expressing how deeply it hurt him.

The rapper admitted to feeling blindsided and emotionally wounded when it was announced that Kendrick Lamar would be headlining the show. He revealed he had been looking forward to the performance for months and was devastated when the opportunity slipped away.

In his post, Wayne took a moment to express his gratitude to those who rallied around him during this tough time. “First of all, I wanna say forgive me for the delay. I wanna say, first of all, I had to get strength. I had to get strength enough to do this without breaking. I wanna say thank you. I wanna say thank you to every voice, every opinion, all the care, all the love, and the support out there,” he wrote.

Wayne continued to reflect on his feelings, acknowledging the pain of not being selected and his struggle to mentally prepare for such a letdown. “Your words turned into arms and held me up when I tried to fall back. That hurt, hurt a lot,” he shared. He took responsibility for his own expectations and emotional investment, noting that he had automatically placed himself in the position of performer and felt he was to blame for not being prepared for the disappointment.

Despite the setback, Wayne expressed deep appreciation for the support he received, emphasizing that it helped him through a challenging time. “It hurt a lot,” he said. “But y’all are amazing. It made me feel like st not getting this opportunity and when I felt like st, you guys reminded me that I ain’t s**t without y’all. That’s an amazing reality.”

Wayne also mentioned that he is moving forward and has other exciting projects on the horizon. His Lil’ WeezyAna Fest is set to return to New Orleans this November, promising fans a chance to see him perform in his home city.

In his closing remarks, Wayne reaffirmed his gratitude to his supporters, friends, and family, acknowledging their role in helping him navigate this period of disappointment. He ended on a hopeful note, expressing his determination to keep pushing forward.

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