Juvenile is fuming over the NFL’s decision to have Kendrick Lamar perform at Super Bowl 59, instead of his fellow Hot Boys member, Lil Wayne.
Fans are divided on Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl gig, but Lil Wayne supporters are particularly outraged. The NFL championship will be held in New Orleans for the third time this century, making the snub even more personal for local fans.
Many of Wayne’s friends have voiced their discontent over the decision, including Birdman, Reginae Carter, Master P, Cam’ron, and now, Juvenile. The “Back That Azz Up” artist took to social media to express his anger.
In a repost from The Shade Room, Juvenile directly addressed NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “My hatred is toward the NFL,” he said. “I feel like y’all should step in. Y’all have yet to put a hip-hop artist from New Orleans on the damn Super Bowl.”
He argued that New Orleans artists should be showcased when the NFL comes to the city. Juvenile couldn’t understand why Lil Wayne, someone with numerous hits, wasn’t chosen to perform.
“I don’t see how the f*** y’all don’t have Lil Wayne doin’ the Halftime Show,” Juvenile ranted. “Somebody that has a whole bunch of f***ing hits, and somebody that really deserves it, and somebody that can bring out multiple artists of all genres.”
Juvenile also accused the NFL of exploiting New Orleans culture. “So this goes out to you Roger Goodell. You comin’ into our city, suckin’ up our culture, and makin’ up all of this money… and leavin’ us dry… Gotta stop.”
Lil Wayne’s absence at the Super Bowl has clearly struck a nerve, not just with fans, but with influential figures in the music industry. Whether the NFL will respond to this backlash remains to be seen, but the controversy shows no signs of dying down anytime soon.
Juvenile’s passionate plea adds fuel to the ongoing debate over the NFL’s entertainment choices. Will the league reconsider its decision, or is this just another chapter in the clash between local culture and big business?
