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June 21, 2024
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In a fiery outburst on social media, global rap sensation Nicki Minaj took aim at the NFL and Jay Z, expressing her frustration over lil Wayne being overlooked for the Super Bowl halftime show. The award-winning artist, known for her sharp lyrics and outspoken personality, turned to Twitter shortly after the NFL announced its choice for the 2025 Super Bowl halftime performance, igniting a debate among fans and music industry insiders.
The 41-year-old rapper, who boasts numerous chart-topping hits and a massive fan base, voiced her discontent in a series of now-viral tweets. Minaj’s frustration stems from what she perceives as a lack of acknowledgment of Weezy’s cultural impact, musical achievements, and status as a hip hop artist.
In one of her tweets, Minaj reportedly wrote, “Denying a young black man what he rightfully put into this game for no other reason but your ego. Your hatred for BIRDMAN, Drake & Nicki got you punishing Lil Wayne?!?!!! LIL WAYNE!!!!!!!!!! THE GOAT?!!!!!!!!!!! Nola, what’s good?!!!!!! Eminem stood firm on having 50Cent come out. A white man. Shit sad. House N****R TINGZ. but it’s GOOD FI DEM!!!!!!! No loyalty ? Welp. then niggaz will keep son’ing you!!!!! #DTLR #GagCityDC LMFAOOOOOOOOOO GOODAZ FI DEL GAL U AH GOODAZ FI DEM”
This isn’t the first time Minaj has publicly expressed her displeasure with the entertainment industry. In the past, she has been vocal about issues of recognition, particularly when it comes to awards shows, industry accolades, and collaborations. Her latest comments come at a time when many hip-hop fans believe that lil wayne is long overdue for a halftime performance slot, especially given his decade-spanning career and widespread influence on the rap genre.
While Minaj didn’t directly name Jay Z, sources indicate that the NFL’s selection of Kendrick Lamar in lil Wayne’s city didn’t sit right with her. The Super Bowl halftime show is known for spotlighting the biggest names in the music industry, and every year, the announcement of the performer becomes a major topic of conversation.
Despite the controversy, Minaj continues to make headlines with her music and #GagCityDC world tour.
