The Canadian rapper seemingly reacts to Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl gig by throwing his support for Weezy, who was overlooked for the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show.
- September 12, 2024
AceShowbiz - Drake has shown unwavering support for his mentor Lil Wayne amidst outrage over Weezy being snubbed for the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. On Tuesday evening, September 10, the "6 God" posted a series of photos of Wayne on his Instagram Story, demonstrating solidarity with the "Uproar" rapper.
Drake's silent gesture followed a chorus of criticism from the hip-hop community, including fellow Young Money members Nicki Minaj and Birdman. Minaj accused the decision-makers of "denying a young black man" his rightful place, while Birdman vowed to make "these n***az respek us."
Wayne has previously expressed his desire to perform at the Super Bowl in his hometown of New Orleans, admitting that he had not yet received a call. Other artists, including Master P, Cam'ron and Mase, have also expressed their frustrations over the move to disregard Wayne's contributions to the game.
Despite Drake's less vocal approach, his message was clear - Wayne has been wronged. The "Fireman" rapper's exclusion has sparked theories about the motivations behind the decision. One popular theory is that Wayne's relationship with Jay-Z, the NFL's entertainment strategist, may have played a role.
However, Juvenile, another New Orleans rapper, has directed his anger towards the NFL instead of Jay-Z. He highlighted the fact that despite 11 Super Bowls being held in New Orleans, the league has never chosen a local artist to perform at the halftime show.
The decision to overlook Lil Wayne for the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show has ignited a heated debate within the hip-hop community, with artists and fans alike expressing their disappointment and outrage.
