Lil Wayne is hinting at a major surprise ahead of the 2025 Super Bowl, and his fans are eagerly anticipating what’s to come.
On Tuesday, Feb. 4, the Grammy-winning rapper, 42, shared a cryptic video on his Instagram Stories. In the brief message, Wayne teased a “very special” announcement scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 6, ahead of the Big Game.
“Y’all know I’m not going to be there this week, which means I guess there’s a seat to fill,” Wayne said in the video. “Shout out to New Orleans, but I’ve been working on something very special. I got something exciting coming for you Thursday, the 6th. Until then… I’m chillin’.”
Fans are now speculating what the announcement might be, with many wondering if it is tied to the Super Bowl in some capacity, though Wayne made it clear that he wouldn’t be at the event itself.
Lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar Discuss Super Bowl Halftime Show
In a recent appearance on The Skip Bayless Show, Wayne revealed that he would be out of the country during the Super Bowl. However, the rapper also shared that he had spoken to Kendrick Lamar, who is headlining this year’s halftime show.
“I wished him all the best,” Wayne said of his conversation with Lamar, the Not Like Us rapper, who was announced as this year’s headliner in September. Although Wayne expressed support for Lamar, he had previously shared his own disappointment at not being selected to perform in his hometown of New Orleans.
Wayne Expresses Disappointment Over Super Bowl Snub
When Lamar was confirmed as the Super Bowl performer, Wayne posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, revealing how deeply it affected him not to be chosen. “It hurt a whole lot,” he admitted, adding that it had been difficult to deal with the news of the snub.
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“First of all, I wanna say forgive me for the delay,” Wayne wrote. “I had to get strength enough to do this without breaking. I’mma say thank you to every voice, every opinion, all the care, all the love and the support out there. Your words turned into arms and held me up when I tried to fall back.”
Wayne confessed that he had mentally prepared himself for the opportunity to perform at the Super Bowl, and the realization that it wouldn’t happen left him feeling crushed.
“It hurt a whole lot. I blame myself for not being mentally prepared for a letdown and for automatically mentally putting myself in that position like somebody told me that was my position. But I thought there was nothing better than that spot and that stage and that platform in my city, so it hurt,” Wayne said.
He continued, “It made me feel like s— not getting this opportunity,” before expressing gratitude to his fans for their unwavering support. “I ain’t s— without y’all, and that’s an amazing reality,” he said, acknowledging how important his fans were to his journey.
Kendrick Lamar’s “Wacced Out Murals” Verse Sparks Reactions
In November 2024, Kendrick Lamar seemed to reference Wayne’s reaction to being overlooked for the halftime show in a song titled “Wacced Out Murals” from his album GNX. In the second verse, Lamar raps:
“Used to bump Tha Carter III, I held my Rollie chain proud / Irony, I think my hard work let Lil Wayne down.”
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Lamar’s lyrics implied that his success might have inadvertently disappointed Wayne, and the rapper even goes on to mention his own experiences with validation, with a nod to Nas being one of the few artists to congratulate him on his Super Bowl performance.
Lamar raps, “Won the Super Bowl and Nas the only one congratulated me / All these n—-s agitated, I’m just glad they showin’ they faces.”
Lil Wayne Responds to Lamar’s Mention
Wayne seemed to respond directly to Lamar’s lyrical reference on social media. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Nov. 23, Wayne wrote: “Man wtf I do?! I just be chillin & dey still kome 4 my head.”
The rapper appeared to defend himself, urging his followers not to mistake his calm demeanor for weakness. “Let’s not take kindness for weakness,” he said. “Let this giant sleep. I beg u all.”
Wayne further added, “No one really wants destruction, not even me but I shall destroy if disturbed,” emphasizing that while he does not seek conflict, he will not shy away from it if provoked.
Looking Ahead: Wayne’s Big Reveal
As Wayne teases his announcement, fans remain curious about what the rapper has planned for Thursday, Feb. 6. Whether it’s tied to the Super Bowl or something entirely different, Wayne’s followers are excited to see what he has in store.
Despite the personal disappointment of not being selected to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show, Wayne’s message of resilience and gratitude has resonated with fans, reminding them that he continues to evolve as an artist and remains focused on his craft.
With the Super Bowl just days away, Wayne’s cryptic tease is sure to add even more anticipation to the buildup to the big game. Whether his surprise is related to the event or a separate project altogether, it’s clear that the rapper is far from done making an impact on the music world.