Kendrick Lamar is indeed at the center of rap controversy in 2024. Makes sense. Lamar is stronger than ever and just scored the biggest single of his career. But that hasn’t stopped others in the rap world from criticizing his choice. Many people came out and said Lil Wayne should have been drafted because his hometown of New Orleans is the site of the next Super Bowl. Big Boy is one of them.
The legendary radio host sat down with TMZ to discuss the controversial snub. The older boy didn’t mince words when it came to his thoughts on the matter. He thinks Lil Wayne should be chosen to represent New Orleans. Additionally, he thinks there’s something fishy going on behind the scenes. He didn’t mention anyone by name, but JAY-Z and Roc Nation ultimately made the final decision. “Something happened there,” the older boy asserted. “I think some people go back to the Super Bowl and say, ‘There’s something there. There’s a reason for it.'” I don’t think people are that far away.
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The radio host also told TMZ, refuting the idea that Lil Wayne wasn’t relevant enough to perform on the halftime show. He pointed to Wayne’s legacy, his catalog and the fact that he still appears in pop songs today. Additionally, Wayne could invite special appearances from young money protégés like Drake and Nicki Minaj. “You don’t have to dig up Wayne,” the older boy said. “You don’t have to say, ‘Hey, remember Lil Wayne? Like, we need to get somebody from New Orleans.'” The radio legend later called Weezy the definitive New Orleans artist. “He’s the one,” the older boy said. “Young Money is that group.”
Other big names like Master P and Cam’ron echoed Big Boy’s sentiments. However, the decision to team up with Lamar sparked speculation that JAY-Z’s attitude towards the Young Money camp was not as friendly as the public initially thought. By selecting Lamar, JAY-Z is slighting Lil Wayne and Drake, who will undoubtedly be the centerpiece of Lamar’s Super Bowl performance. It may have been unintentional, but fans have seen JAY-Z use his power to take digs at other artists. While it’s not confirmed yet, it’s definitely not impossible.
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Elias is the music writer for HotNewHipHop. He joined the site in 2024 and covers a wide range of topics including pop culture, movies, sports, and, of course, hip-hop. You can find him publishing for HNHH from Monday to Friday, especially coverage of new albums and singles. His favorite artists are Andre 3000, MF Doom, pre-808 Kanye West and Tyler, The Creator. He likes L.A. hip-hop, but not L.A. sports teams. The first album he bought was Will Smith’s “Big Willie Style,” which he thinks still sounds great.
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