Fresh off his feud with Drake, it appears Kendrick Lamar has made another enemy: Lil’ Wayne. Lil’ Wayne has wanted to headline the Super Bowl since time immemorial. So when Kendrick Lamar was chosen to headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show, Lil Wayne was obviously very unhappy about the whole thing.

Although the reception to this news was mostly positive, some expressed disappointment with the choice, saying that Lil’ Wayne would have been better for the concert. However, after seeing the rapper’s performance at Lil’ Weezyana Fest, people might be reconsidering their words.

Kendrick Lamar arrives at the Super Bowl

Super Bowl musical performances are always something to look forward to. Fans who love the hip-hop genre are in for a treat as one of the most influential hip-hop artists of our generation is heading to the Super Bowl next year.

Kendrick Lamar has been handpicked for title the halftime show. Although he has already performed at the Super Bowl once, this is the first time he will be the main player at the event.

Lamar said (via BBC),

There’s no denying that Lamar’s stage presence and catchy tunes work together in perfect harmony to create a show people will never forget. Thus, the HUMBLE. The rapper seems like a great choice for the 2025 Super Bowl.

The game will take place on February 9, 2025.

Was Lil Wayne a better choice?

Although the majority appear to be on Lamar’s side, a few were unhappy with the selection and supported Lil Wayne instead.

Recently, the rapper attended the Lil Weezyana Fest in New Orleans and his performance was streamed live on Amazon Music. During his performance, he threw shade at the Super Bowl for neglecting him when it came to choosing a headliner.

He said (via Cinema Mix),

Needless to say, Lil’ Wayne is pretty salty about losing the gig to Lamar. His comments only fueled the anger of his fans who wanted him to be on the Super Bowl stage. However, when clips of her performance at Lil’ Weezyana Fest hit the internet, people began to question themselves.