Nicki Minaj expressed her anger towards JAY-Z on Monday after he chose Kendrick Lamar to perform at the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show in New Orleans. She believed her longtime collaborator, Lil Wayne, deserved the opportunity instead. On X (formerly Twitter), she stated, "Denying a young black man what he rightfully put into this game for no other reason but your ego." She further accused JAY-Z of punishing Lil Wayne due to his issues with Birdman, Drake, and her. Minaj emphasized Wayne's greatness, questioning the loyalty of those in the music industry. In another post, she reflected on how significant Lil Wayne has been in her career, mentioning that he included her and Drake on his tour without a contract and featured on her mixtapes without formal agreements. She noted that Wayne has profoundly influenced hip-hop culture, from inspiring artists to get tattoos to encouraging excellence in rap.
Other artists like Master P and Cam'ron have also voiced their discontent with the NFL for not recognizing Wayne during the event. Stay tuned for more updates on Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar, and the Super Bowl Halftime Show from 103.5 The Beat!