Lil Wayne has broken his silence after being name-dropped by Kendrick Lamar on the opening track of Lamar’s new album GNX. The song references Wayne’s iconic influence while also addressing Lamar’s upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Show performance—a gig Wayne himself had reportedly hoped to secure.
On the track, Kendrick raps:
“I used to bump Tha Carter 3, the irony I think my hard work let Lil Wayne down […] Got the Super Bowl and Nas the only one congratulate me, All these n agitated, I’m just glad it’s on they faces.”*
The lines caught Wayne’s attention, prompting him to respond in a Tweet:
“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.”
Appearing on The Skip Bayless Show shortly after, Wayne clarified there were no hard feelings between him and Lamar. “This was my first time hearing that, but no explanation needed. I understand those words,” he said. “Yeah, we spoke on the phone, and I wished him all the best. So he better k*ll it!” Wayne added, referencing Kendrick’s high-profile Super Bowl Halftime gig in February 2025.
Lil Wayne says he and Kendrick Lamar have talked, and he told him “he better kill it” at the Super Bowl halftime show pic.twitter.com/dbe49ax2LL
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) December 17, 2024
However, Wayne took to Instagram to talk about missing out on the Halftime Show, especially since the event will be held in his hometown of New Orleans.
“That Hurt. It Hurt a Lot”
The 41-year-old rapper opened up about his disappointment in an emotional video shared on Thursday.
“First of all, forgive me for the delay,” Wayne began. “I had to get strength enough to do this without breaking. That hurt. It hurt a whole lot,” he said, referring to being passed over for the NFL’s prestigious stage.
Wayne reflected on the impact of the rejection, saying: “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.”
The rapper emphasized the added sting of the event taking place in his city: “I thought there was nothing better than that spot, that stage, and that platform in my city, so it hurt. It hurt a whole lot.”
Still, Wayne expressed gratitude to his fans for their unwavering support during a difficult time. “Your words turned into arms and held me up when I tried to fall back,” he said. “It broke me, and I’m just trying to put myself back together. But my God, have y’all helped me.”
Wayne’s vulnerability resonated with his fans and peers, many of whom have since rallied behind him on social media.
Kendrick Lamar’s Turn on the Super Bowl Stage
Kendrick Lamar is set to headline the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show in February, marking a significant milestone in his already illustrious career. His album GNX, released earlier this month, has been lauded for its introspection and sharp commentary.
While some fans have speculated that Lamar’s name-drop of Wayne might hint at tension, both artists have made it clear there’s mutual respect. And while Wayne may be nursing his disappointment, his message to Lamar was unequivocal: “He better k*ll it.”
For now, Lil Wayne is focused on moving forward, rebuilding, and continuing to inspire as a cornerstone of hip-hop.
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