The controversial Super Bowl LIX halftime show, which saw Kendrick Lamar replace Lil Wayne in the headlines, is still being debated within and outside the hip-hop community. No matter how you feel about the issue, this disaster could play out in a number of different ways before New Orleans hosts this game on February 9, 2025. Additionally, NOLA native Big Freedia recently spoke with TMZ about the matter, sharing what he sees as the city’s general reaction to Tunage native not getting the primary seat. Click on the “Via” link below to view excerpts from the interview.
First, Big Freedia smiled and said he should headline the Super Bowl halftime show. “I should be there for them to bounce,” he said. “But really, I don’t think it’s just, you know… I guess, people don’t really know who decides to make headlines or whatever. And I think, you know, I’m coming from the outside Look, I think the reason Apple was able to make headlines was because Apple had a place in the halftime show, and a lot of people blamed Jay-Z, a lot of people blamed this or that.
Kendrick Lamar at Super Bowl LVI
INGLEWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 13: Kendrick Lamar during the NFL Super Bowl between the Cincinnati Bengals and Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California Performing during the Pepsi half-time show at the LVI Cup football game. (Photo by Cooper Neil/Getty Images)
“I think this could be a collaboration between Lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar performing together,” Big Freedia continued. “Who knows, you know, where this show might end up? New Orleans will definitely be sad that Lil Wayne isn’t the headliner. I think they should definitely have some Southern artists on the ticket. You know, I think Cash Money and Unlimited Family should definitely be involved, but who knows what’s going to happen in the days ahead?”
Big Freedia then elaborated on the chance that Kendrick Lamar might invite (or has already invited) Lil Wayne to perform with him at the Super Bowl halftime show. “I think it would be a great move,” he shared. “I think it’s a good thing for Kendrick Lamar. If he’s going to make it happen, I think he’s definitely going to get some love from Louisiana and the South.”
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