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Lil Wayne Reconfirms Engagement to Madi Cannon After Summer Split
entertainment9 days ago

Lil Wayne Reconfirms Engagement to Madi Cannon After Summer Split

Lil Wayne has publicly reconfirmed his engagement to Madi Cannon, appearing in a video shared by fellow Hot Boys member B.G. on September 28, 2026. This announcement follows a July statement by Wayne denying an engagement and citing a breakup. The rapper, 44, introduced Cannon, 23, as his fiancée while congratulating B.G. on his own engagement to Brooke Jones. Wayne joked about serving as the best man, marking a return to the relationship after a brief split.

Lil Wayne Pays Emotional Tribute to NHL Legend Barry Melrose After His Passing
sports28 days ago

Lil Wayne Pays Emotional Tribute to NHL Legend Barry Melrose After His Passing

Rapper Lil Wayne paid tribute to Barry Melrose after the former NHL player, coach and longtime ESPN analyst died at 70, calling him a legend and revealing the moment brought him to tears as fellow ESPN and Fox Sports colleagues mourned the sports figure; Melrose had battled Parkinson's disease and is remembered for his on-ice career, coaching stints (including the 1993 Los Angeles Kings) and his long ESPN analysis role.

entertainment2 months ago

Leaked DMs: Lil Wayne Offered a Flight to Teen Mom Star, Then Blocked Her

Leaked texts reportedly show Lil Wayne agreeing to fly out Rachel Beaver (the Teen Mom star) and saying his team would reimburse the flight if she bought it; she had to reschedule and says he later blocked her. Beaver says she was blindsided by engagement rumors Wayne denies. The origin of the messages traces to a drunken dare, with TMZ cited as the source via USA TODAY Network/Reuters; Wayne has not publicly commented.

Lil Wayne misses Bangor opener; Maine show rescheduled after no-show
music3 months ago

Lil Wayne misses Bangor opener; Maine show rescheduled after no-show

Lil Wayne failed to take the stage at the Bangor, Maine stop of his “20 Years of Carter Classics” tour, leaving fans waiting after opener 2 Chainz performed; the show’s start was scheduled for 10:45 p.m., but by 11 p.m. officials announced the concert had ended with no explanation. The venue apologized, noting efforts to extend curfew and run the night as normally as possible. Wayne later apologized on Instagram and announced the Bangor date would be rescheduled for July 28, with tickets honored as the tour continues to other stops.

Lil Wayne apologizes for no-show in Maine, reschedules Bangor date
music3 months ago

Lil Wayne apologizes for no-show in Maine, reschedules Bangor date

Lil Wayne was a no-show at his Bangor, Maine stop on the 20 Years of Carter Classics tour extension, prompting an apology from the rapper via Instagram Stories. The show has been rescheduled to July 28 and tickets will be honored; attendees were left waiting with no official explanation. Additional details will be emailed to ticket holders. 2 Chainz opened the show before Wayne’s absence.

entertainment5 months ago

Lil Wayne: Grammys and Coachella Keep Him Uninvited

Rapper Lil Wayne vented on Twitter that major events like the Grammys and Coachella keep him “uninvited and uninvolved,” despite his status as a hip-hop icon. The piece notes his five Grammys from 28 nominations, recalls his past Coachella-related appearances, and frames the comment as part of a broader pattern of him feeling snubbed by awards and festival lineups, even as fans continue to support him.

entertainment1 year ago

Lil Wayne's 'Tha Carter VI' Releases Amid Mixed Reviews and Tour Highlights

Lil Wayne's 'Tha Carter VI' received mixed reviews, with some fans disappointed in production and features, leading to modest opening streaming numbers of around 14.2 million on Spotify, significantly lower than previous albums like 'Tha Carter V'. Despite this, Wayne's writing has been praised, and the album's release coincided with his historic Madison Square Garden tour debut.

Louisiana Stars Shine in Super Bowl 2025 Lineup with Kendrick Lamar
entertainment1 year ago

Louisiana Stars Shine in Super Bowl 2025 Lineup with Kendrick Lamar

The Super Bowl 2025 pregame lineup has been announced, featuring Jon Batiste, Lauren Daigle, Ledisi, and Trombone Shorty, alongside headliner Kendrick Lamar for the halftime show. The event will include American Sign Language performances. Controversy surrounds Lamar's selection, with Lil Wayne expressing disappointment over being snubbed and Drake filing a petition against UMG and Spotify, alleging manipulation of Lamar's track streams. The Super Bowl will take place in New Orleans and air live on Fox.

music1 year ago

Kendrick Lamar's 'GNX' Ignites Streaming and Industry Buzz

Lil Wayne reportedly reached out to Kendrick Lamar after being mentioned in Lamar's track "Wacced Out Murals" from the GNX album, but received no response, according to Joe Budden. Budden claims this led Wayne to record a response in the studio. Wayne expressed his disappointment over Lamar headlining the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show in New Orleans, a spot he had hoped for, which added to the tension between the two artists.