Social media is goin’ IN after Lil Wayne revealed he won’t be attending Super Bowl LIX.
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Here’s How Lil Wayne Revealed He Won’t Be Attending Super Bowl LIX
On Tuesday, February 4, Wayne took to his Instagram Story to share a video post with his over 19 million followers. In the clip, he appeared to be sitting on a couch dressed in a pinstripe suit. Furthermore, he told viewers, “Y’all know I’m not gon’ be there this week…”
Wayne appeared to be referring to the upcoming event and continued by saying, “which means, I guess there’s a sit to fill.”
“Shoutout to New Orleans. But I’ve been working on something very special,” Wayne said while smiling at the camera. I got something excited coming for you — Thursday, the 6th. [But] ’til then, I’m just chilling.”
Lil Wayne reveals he will not be attending the Super Bowl in New Orleans.
pic.twitter.com/lJvjQ0YM5j— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) February 5, 2025
Social Media Reacts To The Rapper Saying He Won’t Attend The Event
Social media users immediately reacted to Lil Wayne’s revelation in The Shade Room’s comment section.
Instagram user @desperez.07 wrote, “He’s still talking about this…?”
While Instagram user @runtownlon added, “We don’t care, it’s black history month and a black man is representing 👏👏👏”
Instagram user @kierstenncrawford wrote, “Nobody asked 3 dreads”
While Instagram user @dee.foreign_ added, “I love Wayne , but like we don’t care .”
Instagram user @cutenathletic1 wrote, “Parents, teach your children to celebrate others’ achievements. Life won’t always go our way, but we can choose to be happy for others’ success! 🤷🏽♀️”
While Instagram user @theylovequanquan added, “He need to be worried about his dreads falling off the bone like a Sunday pot roast”
Instagram user @itzbentleydidier wrote, “Only person cares is reginae 🤷♂️😩”
While Instagram user @candyrho added, “Why? Ya feelings hurt? We still love you Wayne 🫶🏾, but we gone enjoy Kendrick this time.”
Instagram user @lexijanay wrote, “Omg Wayne LET IT GOOOOOOOO😭”
While Instagram user @prettymycki added, “Wayne shoulda handled this like the GOAT he is. He’s in his own lane and shoulda been happy to see another rap staple getting his just due.”
More Details On Recent Events Involving Lil Wayne & The Upcoming Super Bowl LIX
As The Shade Room previously reported, Lil Wayne began making headlines alongside the Super Bowl in September. At the time, Kendrick Lamar had been announced as the headliner of the event’s halftime show.
Furthermore, Wayne’s manager and engineer, Fabian Marasciullo, reacted to the announcement by sharing his disappointment, per The Shade Room.
Later that month, Wayne broke his silence on the topic and shared that he felt he let his fans down by “not getting that opportunity.” Additionally, the rapper expressed feeling “hurt” about not being chosen as headliner, per The Shade Room.
Amid the chatter on Wayne’s side, the show has seemingly continued on for Kendrick Lamar. Most recently, it was revealed that SZA will join him on stage as his guest performer at Super Bowl LIX.
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