Lil Wayne has confirmed that he and Kendrick Lamar have resolved their differences following the controversy surrounding next year’s Super Bowl halftime show. Despite initial tensions, the Young Money icon insists there is no lingering animosity between the two rap heavyweights.
Earlier this year, Kendrick was announced as the headliner for the February 9 event, set to take place in Wayne’s hometown of New Orleans. Wayne publicly expressed disappointment at being overlooked for the performance, a sentiment Lamar addressed on his latest album, GNX. On the track “wacced out murals,” Kendrick acknowledged Wayne’s feelings, prompting speculation about a rift between the two collaborators.
In a recent interview with Skip Bayless, Wayne clarified the situation. “I’ve spoken to him, and I wished him all the best,” he said. “I told him he better kill it. He’s gotta kill it.” When asked about Kendrick’s lyrics referencing the halftime show controversy, Wayne admitted he hadn’t heard the song until Bayless read the lines aloud during the interview.
“That was my first time hearing it,” Wayne said. “I think he’s a fan, just like I’m a fan of his music. He saw how much it meant to me. He didn’t let me down.”
Reflecting on the lyrics, Wayne acknowledged Kendrick’s hard work as the driving force behind his selection. “There was no need for an explanation. I understand those words. His dedication got him there. My disappointment was just personal—it was about not getting that spot.”
Wayne also dismissed rumors of a potential Super Bowl cameo alongside Kendrick. Despite their collaboration on Tha Carter V, he made it clear he won’t attend the game. “I’m not even gonna be in the country,” he said, shutting down the possibility of a surprise appearance.
On “wacced out murals,” Kendrick rapped, “Used to bump Tha Carter III, I held my Rollie chain proud / Irony, I think my hard work let Lil Wayne down,” directly referencing Wayne’s earlier comments about being hurt by the halftime snub. Shortly after the album’s release, Wayne appeared to react with frustration, posting on X (formerly Twitter), “Man wtf I do?! I just be chillin & dey still kome 4 my head. Let’s not take kindness for weakness.”
He added a cryptic warning: “Let this giant sleep. No one really wants destruction, not even me, but I shall destroy if disturbed.”
Rumors later surfaced, fueled by Joe Budden, claiming Kendrick ignored Wayne’s attempt to resolve the issue via a phone call, prompting Wayne to record a response track. However, Wayne’s recent comments suggest those reports were baseless. Instead, the two rap icons appear to have moved past the drama, leaving fans hopeful their camaraderie will endure.
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