Master P is completely satisfied that Kendrick Lamar has been chosen to carry out on the Super Bowl LIX halftime present – however he’s hoping the Los Angeles native a minimum of brings out Lil Wayne to grace the massive stage in his New Orleans hometown.
The No Restrict mogul was given the title of official “entertainment ambassador” for the 2025 Super Bowl by NOLA’s mayor earlier this month. And after Okay.Dot was introduced because the performer on Sunday (September 8), P talked about his title as he voiced his settlement with different followers and friends who’re upset that Weezy isn’t headlining.
“Salute to @kendricklamar for performing at the halftime show at Super Bowl LIX.. well deserved, he’s one of the hottest music artists in the world and has one of the biggest songs right now,” he started. “As Ambassador of Entertainment in the City of New Orleans I have to agree with the fans that @liltunechi #LilWayne should be a part of this celebration as well.
“He’s one of the greatest Hop Hop artists alive, still relevant and he’s a New Orleans native. Let’s not miss this cultural moment in the South. Life is too short! We have to give our legends their flowers while they are here. @masterpmasterclass #Godisgood Change starts with us. @nfl @jayz @mayorcantrell”
Master P isn’t the one one talking out in regards to the resolution to place Kendrick Lamar over Lil Wayne.
Hours after Dot was introduced, famend mixing engineer Fabian Marasciullo — whose credit embody quite a few Wayne’s tasks and singles, together with “Go D.J.,” Tha Carter III and “Stuntin’ Like My Daddy” — took to his Instagram Tales to voice his disappointment.
“Confused. Disappointed. Angry. But most of all. Inspired,” Marasciullo wrote. “Will never again be in a position or have the [goat emoji] in a position where we are at the mercy of someone else’s decision. We will make the decisions.”
It’s unclear what formal discussions could have occurred between Lil Wayne and the NFL, or what position his longtime engineer may need performed in them. Nevertheless, the Younger Cash founder has been fairly vocal about his need to be part of the leisure when the soccer championship recreation hits his metropolis subsequent yr.
Throughout an interview with Taylor Rooks for Bleacher Report final December, Weezy talked about his need to carry out at Super Bowl LIX, which is being held at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on February 9, 2025.
“Just as bad as I wanted to see my name at the top of that list when I was whatever age it was and I would bust into the office and get that Billboard magazine,” he stated about eager to carry out.
“Just as an artist, you know, ’cause this has nothing to do with the sport. As an artist, this is an achievement. This has nothing to do with the sport — that’s so crazy. I don’t care what teams are playing, what city it’s in. ‘You performed for the what?!’ Like, what? Oh man, so that right there is an achievement.”
As a part of the NFL’s official announcement, JAY-Z known as Kendrick Lamar “once-in-a-generation,” including, “His deep love for hip-hop and culture informs his artistic vision,” Jay-Z stated. “He has an unparalleled ability to define and influence culture globally. Kendrick’s work transcends music, and his impact will be felt for years to come.”