Lil Wayne nonetheless isn’t too happy about getting neglected for the Tremendous Bowl LIX halftime present in his hometown of New Orleans. The rapper shared his disappointment about not getting picked for the halftime gig at WeezyAna Fest on Nov. 2.
In September, Kendrick Lamar introduced the information that he’ll headline the present on the huge occasion on February 9.
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Lil Wayne Speaks On Tremendous Bowl At WeezyAna Fest
Whereas onstage at WeezyAna Fest, Wayne informed followers how he felt about not getting picked for the halftime gig. In the course of the live performance, he shared his backstory about being a soccer fan for years.
“When the primary Tremendous Bowl was right here I made certain I purchased tickets at the start of the season. And you realize, I did the identical after I moved to Miami and I wishing my workforce made it and guess who made it that yr, the m**** f****g Saints. I used to be in a position to give my momma that suite and she or he was in a position to deliver my household and different individuals from New Orleans they usually had a f****** ball. That second I mentioned to myself, I wanna be on stage on the Tremendous Bowl at some point in entrance of my mother,” Wayne mentioned.
The rapper continued to inform the group that he had all the time labored arduous to finally carry out on the Tremendous Bowl stage.
“And I labored my a** to get that place and it was [ripped] away from me. However this f****** second proper right here, they’ll’t take that man, they’ll’t take that from me. Girls and gents make some noise for your self for being wonderful,” Lil Wayne continued.
TSR beforehand reported that Weezy posted a video on social media expressing his disappointment about not performing on the halftime present. The rapper mentioned it “harm a complete lot” and blamed himself for “not being mentally ready for the letdown.”
“I assumed that nothing higher than that spot, and that stage and that platform in my metropolis. In order that harm, harm a complete lot. However y’all are f*****g wonderful. It made me really feel like s**t not getting this chance and after I felt like sh*t you guys jogged my memory that I ain’t sh*t with out y’all,” Wayne mentioned.
Wayne Receives Keys To New Orleans
Regardless of feeling down about not performing on the Tremendous Bowl, Wayne acquired an enormous honor on the WeezyAna Fest. Mayor Latoya Cantrell and Grasp P introduced Weezy with the keys to New Orleans.
Moreover, Grasp P gave Wayne props for making historical past with Younger Cash. He additionally introduced that February sixth will kick off the NOLA Stroll of Fame, and Wayne would be the first honoree on Canal Road. Grasp P additionally revealed plans for a skating area on February sixth and seventh to have fun Wayne and declare it ‘Wayne Day.’
Sizzling Boys Reunite At WeezyAna Fest
Lil Wayne’s WeezyAna Fest featured some epic moments. The Large Tymers hit the stage for a fast set, and the Sizzling Boys reunited after over 15 years, as reported by Complex. Birdman additionally joined the group onstage. The Sizzling Boys have been initially rumored to carry out at this yr’s Essence Fest, per Rolling Stone. In the course of the occasion, the Sizzling Boys delivered their hits like ‘Bling Bling,’ ‘Neighborhood Famous person’ and ‘I Want A Sizzling Woman.’
Shortly after movies of the Sizzling Boys reunion circulated, Jermaine Dupri jumped on social media to share his ideas.
“Pardon me for getting excited concerning the wonderful present they simply had, ima Hip Hop n***a and this was a second,” Dupri wrote on X.
Then he dropped one other message stating that Drake ought to’ve made an look. “I can’t imagine Drake missed that, couldn’t have been me.”
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