Nicki Minaj and Others Criticize Jay-Z for Super Bowl Halftime Show Choice
Artists express disappointment over Kendrick Lamar's selection over New Orleans native Lil Wayne for the 2025 Super Bowl performance.
- Jay-Z, as co-producer of the Super Bowl halftime show, selected Kendrick Lamar for the 2025 performance.
- Nicki Minaj and other artists believe Lil Wayne, a New Orleans native, was a more fitting choice.
- Critics suggest past feuds between Jay-Z and Lil Wayne, as well as Jay-Z's issues with Birdman, influenced the decision.
- Jay-Z praised Lamar as a 'once-in-a-generation artist' and highlighted his global cultural impact.
- Master P and other New Orleans figures argue that local artists should have been prioritized for the New Orleans event.
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