The Super Bowl halftime show drama continues with Steve Stoute dropping some bombshells.
- Drake turned down the Super Bowl headline spot not once, but twice.
- Steve Stoute defended Jay-Z’s choices for Super Bowl performers.
- Rumors of Nicki Minaj’s disappointment surfaced.
- Jay-Z’s selflessness in not picking himself as a performer was highlighted.
The Super Bowl halftime show never fails to stir up conversation, and Steve Stoute just added more fuel to the fire. On The Pivot podcast, Stoute revealed that Drake was offered the headlining gig for the Super Bowl, not once, but twice. However, Drake chose to decline both times.
Stoute speculated that if Drake had accepted, he would’ve likely brought out big names like Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj. He mentioned, “I’m sure if Drake would’ve said yes, he would’ve brought Lil Wayne out at some point, right?” This possibly left Nicki Minaj feeling left out, which might explain her recent reactions.
Shifting the focus, Stoute also championed Jay-Z’s role in the Super Bowl selection process. He pointed out that Jay-Z, despite having a stellar catalog and the ability to wow the crowds, never picks himself to perform. Instead, Jay-Z prioritizes what he believes will deliver the best show for the audience.
“Why isn’t Jay-Z picking himself? Like, he’s not even being selfish about it for himself,” Stoute emphasized. He believes this selflessness should be celebrated, not overlooked. Stoute argued that Jay-Z’s decisions aren’t about promoting his Roc Nation acts but are about giving deserving artists the spotlight.
Stoute’s final thoughts were strong, calling out the criticism over Jay-Z’s choices as “corny.” He believes the negative opinions tarnish the hip-hop community’s image, especially when Jay-Z’s actions are meant to uplift the industry as a whole.
Drama, decisions, and some deep truths—Steve Stoute certainly left no stone unturned.
