Cam’ron isn’t happy with Lil Wayne being passed over as the headliner of next year’s Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans — and believes JAY-Z is to blame.
Speaking on his sports talk show It Is What It Is on Monday (September 9), the Dipset rapper shared his unfiltered thoughts on the NFL’s decision to book Kendrick Lamar to perform at Super Bowl LIX.
He began by singing K. Dot’s praises, saying: “Listen, I love Kendrick Lamar, I love the Pop Out. I think he’s one of the top artist of this generation, period,” before bluntly admitting: “Hate the selection.”
“It’s in New Orleans and you don’t get Lil Wayne? That’s what we doing? You don’t get Lil Wayne in New Orleans for the Super Bowl? It’s no reason why Lil Wayne should not be performing at the Super Bowl,” Cam added.
The Harlem native then pointed the finger at his former Roc-A-Fella boss JAY-Z, who has helped organize the Super Bowl since 2020 as the NFL’s live music entertainment strategist.
“It’s one person who’s stopping this. It’s not really a secret,” he continued, albeit without naming names. “Lil Wayne had a problem with somebody before who’s kinda part of the organization running it. This is payback. Who’s Lil Wayne’s artist? Drake. This is crazy, bro. It’s ridiculous.”
He concluded by emphasizing his point once more: “Lil Wayne not to be performing in New Orleans for the Super Bowl is egregious, and it gotta stop.”
Cam’ron’s co-host Ma$e was more supportive of the selection, saying: “I think it’s a great opportunity for him to bring the Pop Out to the Super Bowl. That would really be crazy. If you really want to make a statement, Kendrick, bring the Pop Out out on stage, bring every California artist that was at that show.”
Cam’ron was referencing Lil Wayne and JAY-Z’s rivalry in the late 2000s and early 2010s which was sparked by a hungry young Weezy vying for Jigga’s Best Rapper Alive crown.
Birdman famously ruffled feathers in 2009 when he took issue with Hov being named MTV’s Hottest MC in the Game, claiming that Wayne deserved the nod because, among other reasons, he “makes the most money.”
That prompted some lyrical sparring between the Cash Money and Roc Nation titans, with financial- and family-related jabs being thrown on “H.A.M.,” “It’s Good” and “La Familia.”
However, mutual respect always existed between the two and they appear to be firm friends these days, with Wayne and Jay reuniting on DJ Khaled‘s Grammy-nominated “God Did” last year.
Hov even once helped Weezy pay off an almost $8 million tax bill, as the “A Milli” hitmaker revealed during a 2018 show.
As for the Super Bowl snub, Lil Wayne has yet to comment on the matter himself but one of his closest collaborators has seemingly voiced his frustrations.
Posting on his Instagram Stories, the rapper’s longtime engineer Fabian Marasciullo wrote: “Confused. Disappointed. Angry. But most of all. Inspired. 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.”
Wayne had been vocal about his desire to headline next year’s Super Bowl given it takes place in his hometown of New Orleans.
Weezy’s engineer just put a bag on everybody head. So I don’t know how they expect this to go through without somebody fucking that super bowl weekend all the way up. roc nation gone regret this – should have booked post malone or a country act. this will be the end for them. these dudes big mad they all hate each other looking for an excuse for war just watch
Looks like he and Drake but a couple bags on your head and chin. A tea bag.
greg greg seem to have more power than spongebob to you homos. rap engineer dudes don’t post threats on instagram unless they plan on already backing it up. but you all keep doing your greg greg thing. See if lil wayne agrees to get pissed on the only Super Bowl he’ll get the chance to really headline at the Superdome. They gone shit on weezy on super bowl sunday. engineer dude already planning sht with his cop buddies and goon associates
This will be 11th time the Super Bowl will be in New Orleans. All of the crying clowns have been quiet about every other Super Bowl. It’s all game. Don’t be fooled. They don’t care about Wayne. They’re just protecting their interests, affiliates, and sponsors
This will be the 11th time the Super Bowl will be in New Orleans, and the 59th Super Bowl over all. and now, all of a sudden, the entertainment has to be from the host city?!? Prince and MJ weren’t from the cities they performed in. What are these cornballs taumbout?!? This issue isnt about Wayne or hip hop. These dudes are just protecting THEIR interests, affiliates, and sponsors. Nothing wrong with that, but it’s the posing as a purist act that makes it a sham.
yeah but booking benderick to do the booty bandit song in front of billions is a direct slap in the face to weezy. it’s war. wayne and baby won’t be able to show any face in New Orleans after this goes down if they let it happen. How can they be respected on their own block? If they booked Green Day then you would have a point.
They don’t live there. It’s not their block anymore. S
Jay-Z wasn’t in charge of it until two or three years ago. It was a no brainer. It’s some hoe shit on Jay-Z’s part. Fifty said that the only way he got on the stage was Eminem said he wouldn’t perform for instance when Jay-Z insisted he not be up there. How you going to tell the artist you asked to perform who can’t be there, except we all know 50 is always on his ass about his fuck boy nature, so Jay tried to make that not happen either.
Get off your phone and put the fries in the bag GAY GREG 🤣
Last year the Super Bowl was in Nevada no one was demanding local artist then. Jay had Dre do the half time show when it was in Cali now yall act like that’s a common thing. Yall didn’t give the same energy other times when the Super Bowl was in New Orleans or cities that were the birthplace of famous hip hop artist. Yall were quiet for years now Jay takes over everyone wants to speak up. As Chris Rock said, people love to have selective outrage.
Lmao 50 Is a jealous 🤡 that wish he were looked at like jay
@Picasso. Agreed. Later for these barrel crabs.
@Never Happy Yup. Barrel Crab claws always come out when it’s our people. But the bitch always comes out when it’s any other group. 🛢️🦀
They were literally hanging out a few weeks ago smh
Does Wayne lives in New Orleans
his engineer does
Wayne isn’t moving the culture right now. Kendrick is. It’s business, not personal. That simple.
Yeah, Wayne isn’t moving the culture that he built. Every mainstream rapper in 2024 names him as an influence. How many top albums Usher got in 2024, but he performed in Vegas last year. Not to mention that Kendrick was just on the set in LA a couple of years ago with Dre and Eminem. Wayne was the only answer to this question.
@Silent_Partner. Some drugged out, mumbling, self loathing culture he built. So, obviously he’s the best choice for The Superbowl. Usher was fresh off a highly successful 2 Year Vegas Residency, while Wayne performed there all 2 or 3 times max. Meanwhile Kendrick is nominated for Song of the Year and Summer. With 2 #1 songs this year. Not to mention all Euphoria and Meet the Grahams also being in the top 5 and 20, respectively and simultaneously. Meanwhile Wayne has zero hits this year or last year. So Kendrick at the SB is the correct answer to the question.
This is a prime example of knowing how to read the room. If Wayne headlines, he do a solo song, YM song bring out Drake and Nicki, then do a last song with hot boys.
Wayne sounds terrible live though. Saw him on Wrestlemania at it was just terrible.
Keeping it a buck, a Lil Wayne half time show sounds ASS.
Definitely. Not to mention that he basically put the guy who is a rival to his label’s biggest artist in the spot to put Wayne in an awkward position because you know Kendrick will ask him to perform since there isn’t any beef between them and Wayne is one of his favorite rappers. I would expect to turn it down even though he really wants to do it and said as much. Just some hoe shit from Jay-Z, but he is pretty petty. Only person should have gotten that shit was Wayne, and then he could have brought out everybody who is a New Orleans legend from Big Mike to Mystikal to be on that stage that they would never get otherwise.
no beef? you must be in a mental hospital. only reason the song blew up is because of the specific words used on the record making these accusations – then trying to beef with a whole country. the pedo shit got all the booty bandits and f aggot dudes bothered and excited. it’s beef all the way to the grave
Aren’t you a booty bandit and a pedophile lol. Lot calling the kettle black moment right here, great HOMO greg who gobbles Drake 🥜s
this is the beef that will start the rap war that will end all these clowns
I don’t like beef…. only sausage
Exactly when was the last time Wayne had a hit record!! Or even dropped a new song???
What’s he gonna perform??! Hot boys?? A milli??? Shits 10 years old.
Kendrick has new shit. Radio play.
All Waynes shit is dated and cuss words!!
Jay made the right choice!!!
Period!!!
Exactly when was the last time Wayne had a hit record!! Or even dropped a new song???
What’s he gonna perform??! Hot boys?? A milli??? Shits 10 years old.
Kendrick has new shit. Radio play.
All Waynes shit is dated and cuss words!!
Jay made the right choice!!!
Period!!!
The toes you step on today, might be attached to the foot that’s kicking your rear end tomorrow.
Jealous ones still envy
Fuck Wayne, but fuck Jay Z too. He’s a worst hater than 50 bc he’s real sneaky with it.