The renowned American rapper, Lil Wayne, expressed his profound disappointment in not being selected as the headlining act for the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show.
The decision, which was made by Jay-Z, the person responsible for selecting the headliner, has drawn criticism from Nicki Minaj and a number of fans who believe that Lil Wayne should have been chosen instead of Kendrick Lamar.
In a video message that gained significant attention on Friday, Lil Wayne took responsibility for his emotional state, acknowledging that he was not adequately prepared for the potential letdown.
He emphasized the immense honor it would have been for him to perform as the headliner in his hometown of New Orleans during the 2025 Super Bowl.
Despite the disappointment, Lil Wayne conveyed his determination to move forward and overcome the setback.
“That hurt a lot. I blame myself for not being mentally prepared for a letdown. I thought there was nothing better than that stage in my city… It broke me and I’m just trying to put me back together,” he said.