Outcry as Kendrick Lamar Named 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show Headliner Over Lil Wayne

Kendrick Lamar to Headline 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show, Sparking Controversy Among Lil Wayne Fans

In a surprising announcement on Sunday, Kendrick Lamar revealed that he will be headlining the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. The decision comes after a successful year for Lamar, highlighted by the release of his hit Drake diss track, “Not Like Us.”

However, not everyone is thrilled with the choice. Some Lil Wayne fans took to social media to express their disappointment, arguing that the “Uproar” emcee should have been chosen to headline the show, especially since it’s in Wayne’s hometown.

One fan on X, @driizzyys, stated, “lil wayne is the only one worthy of performing at the new orleans superbowl f**k yall talking about.” Another fan, @lovexistwithin, called the decision “horrible” and emphasized, “Love Kendrick but nah..Lil Wayne hometown..that’s not cool!”

Even Wayne’s longtime collaborator and engineer, Fabian Marasciullo, voiced his disapproval on Instagram, expressing confusion and disappointment over Lamar being chosen to headline the event.

Despite the backlash, it’s important to note that Super Bowl Halftime performers are not selected based on their hometown connection to the event location. Past performers like Usher, Rihanna, and Beyoncé have all headlined the show in cities that were not their hometowns.

Ultimately, Lamar being chosen over Lil Wayne is seen as a strategic decision to capitalize on a cultural moment rather than a slight against the legendary emcee. As the countdown to the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show begins, fans can expect an unforgettable performance from Kendrick Lamar.