Juvenile has expressed his frustration over Lil Wayne being overlooked for the Super Bowl halftime show. He emphasized that his anger is directed at the NFL rather than JAY-Z.
In a detailed video posted on social media, the rapper shed light on his perspective, highlighting the impact of the snub on New Orleans.
Juvenile’s Point of View
Juvenile joined critics of Lil Wayne’s exclusion from the Super Bowl halftime show. However, his frustration is aimed at the NFL rather than JAY-Z, who assists in organizing the show.
Using Instagram as his platform, Juvenile vented about the situation and underscored the importance of having a local New Orleans artist perform when the event is held in their city.
Anger Towards the NFL
He expressed that the real issue lies with the NFL and not with the event organizers. Juvenile stated, “I’m mad at the people that hired the muthafuckas that booked the halftime show!”
He pointed out that despite hosting the Super Bowl in New Orleans 11 times, the NFL has yet to feature a local Hip Hop artist during the halftime show.
Lil Wayne’s Impact and Deserving Spot
Juvenile believes Lil Wayne, with his extensive collection of hits, deserves the halftime spotlight. “I don’t see how the fuck y’all don’t have Lil Wayne doing the halftime show,” he said.
The rapper emphasized how Lil Wayne’s inclusion could bring out artists across different genres, making the show more impactful.
He urged NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to rectify the situation, accusing him of exploiting New Orleans culture for profit while neglecting local talent.
Nicki Minaj’s Heated Response
Nicki Minaj also addressed the snub, but she targeted JAY-Z instead of the NFL. In a series of posts on X, she accused him of harboring hatred towards her, Birdman, and Drake.
Nicki described JAY-Z as “spiteful,” “evil,” and “disgusting,” adding that his ego and connections with politicians influenced the decision.
Birdman’s Reaction
Birdman echoed Nicki’s sentiments through a tweet, expressing solidarity with Lil Wayne, Nicki, and Drake. He criticized those who were against them in harsh terms.
Birdman’s tweet read, “These n-ggaz Pussi @NICKIMINAJ @Drake @LilTunechi YMCMB. I’m make these n-ggaz respek us on Gladys [goat emoji]. Hatin shit 4real.”
His reaction further fueled the controversy surrounding the Super Bowl halftime show selection process.
JAY-Z’s Statement on Kendrick Lamar
While the criticism mounted, JAY-Z praised Kendrick Lamar, the chosen performer for the halftime show. He described Lamar as “a once-in-a-generation artist.”
JAY-Z highlighted Kendrick’s deep connection to Hip Hop and his global influence, attributing these qualities to the decision to feature him.
He emphasized the widespread impact of Kendrick’s work, which he believes will be felt for years to come.
The controversy surrounding Lil Wayne’s Super Bowl halftime show snub continues to stir emotions among fans and fellow artists. While the NFL and its decisions remain under scrutiny, the debate has brought to light the broader issue of recognizing and valuing local talent.
