Nicki Minaj + Birdman Respond After Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl Announcement

 (L-R) Recording artists Lil Wayne

Nicki Minaj addresses Lil Wayne not being asked to perform for the 2025 Super Bowl halftime performance.

“Denying a young black man what he rightfully put into this game for no other reason but your ego. Your hatred for BIRDMAN, Drake & Nicki got you punishing Lil Wayne?!?!!! LIL WAYNE!!!!!!!!!! THE GOAT?!!!!!!!!!!!” questioned Minaj.

“Nola what’s good?!!!!!! Eminem stood firm on having 50Cent come out. A white man. Shit sad. House NIGGER TINGZ. but it’s GOOD FI DEM!!!!!!! No loyalty ? Welp. then niggaz will keep son’ing you!!!!!” Nicki writes via X.

In another tweet she says, “And btw, you don’t know the half of what lil Wayne has done for me & others. Wayne had drake & I on his tour w/no papers signed. He was on all of my mixtapes w/no papers signed. This man has literally changed the FACE of hip hop. The hair too. IYKYK. He inspired so many to tat their faces & get locks. Inspired your faves to wanna be a great MC. he never was in this for the money. It’s always been for the love of music…”

https://twitter.com/NICKIMINAJ/status/1833208129464529013

Jay-Z also released a statement following the announcement. “Kendrick Lamar is truly a once-in-a-generation artist and performer. His deep love for hip-hop and culture informs his artistic vision. He has an unparalleled ability to define and influence culture globally. Kendrick’s work transcends music, and his impact will be felt for years to come.”

Nicki seemingly took shots at Jay via X as well. “Got everything in the world. Still spiteful & evil. Disgusting. Be happy Abeg. Go be fkng happy n!gg@!!!!!!!! In rap business. In women business. When you got the Politicians & the police you good tho. Plus dat ugly laughy taffy alien..”

https://twitter.com/NICKIMINAJ/status/1833204075149889705

BirdMan Speaks:

Birdman also took to X to address the situation as well. “These niggaz Pussi @NICKIMINAJ @Drake @LilTunechi YMCMB. I’m make these niggaz respek us on Gladys..” he writes.

In another tweet he says, “Hatin sh*t 4real. SMFH”

https://twitter.com/BIRDMAN5STAR/status/1833216686884802607