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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.
Deion Sanders made a rare public appearance with Lil Wayne during his recovery from a mysterious health issue, sharing a positive update and emphasizing his ongoing recovery and return to coaching. Despite recent health challenges, including surgery for blood clots, Sanders remains optimistic about his future and his team.
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.
Lil Wayne released his highly anticipated album Tha Carter VI, featuring 19 tracks with various guest artists, but it received mixed reviews from fans, with some praising its style and others criticizing the production and cohesion, leading to humorous memes and debates about his career.
This article highlights ten new album releases across various genres, including Turnstile's experimental hardcore, Pulp's long-awaited follow-up, Lil Wayne's legacy project, Addison Rae's pop debut, and other diverse offerings from Purelink, Little Simz, Untiljapan, Hayden Pedigo, Lifeguard, and Phoebe Rings.
Lil Wayne announced a tour supporting his upcoming album Tha Carter VI, starting with a show at Madison Square Garden on June 6 and continuing through October with dates across the US and Canada, featuring support acts like Tyga, Belly Gang Kushington, NoCap, and Hot Boys.
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.
Joe Budden sparked controversy by falsely claiming on his podcast that Lil Wayne attempted to contact Kendrick Lamar after being mentioned in a song, and subsequently recorded a diss track when Kendrick didn't respond. These claims were dismissed by Wayne's manager, who used a "Cap" emoji to indicate they were untrue.
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.
Joe Budden claims that Lil Wayne recorded a diss track aimed at Kendrick Lamar after Kendrick did not answer his call. This alleged response comes after Kendrick's new album, "GNX," where he seemingly addressed Lil Wayne's disappointment over not being chosen for the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show in Louisiana, a spot many felt should have gone to the New Orleans native. The situation has sparked debate over whether Lil Wayne could rival Kendrick in a musical feud.
Lil Wayne responded to Kendrick Lamar's mention of him in the song "Wacced Out Murals" from Lamar's surprise album GNX. Wayne expressed confusion and frustration on social media, questioning why Lamar called him out. The tension between the two artists may stem from Wayne's disappointment over not being chosen as the 2025 Super Bowl performer, a role given to Lamar, which Wayne took personally due to his New Orleans roots.
Lil Wayne appeared to respond to Kendrick Lamar's mention of him on the surprise album 'GNX,' where Lamar reflects on being chosen for the Super Bowl Halftime show over Wayne. On the track "Wacced Out Murals," Lamar acknowledges his admiration for Wayne but notes the irony of the situation. Wayne, expressing his disappointment, took to social media to address the matter, urging others not to escalate it. Snoop Dogg and Nas also responded to their mentions on the album, with Snoop humorously attributing his actions to edibles.
Snoop Dogg humorously responded to Kendrick Lamar's call-out on his new album by attributing his actions to edibles, while also praising Kendrick as the "west west king." Kendrick's track also mentions Lil Wayne and Nas, prompting responses from both artists. Snoop is preparing to release a new album, "Missionary," produced by Dr. Dre.
Lil Wayne expressed his disappointment at being overlooked for the Super Bowl LIX halftime show in his hometown of New Orleans, a spot that went to Kendrick Lamar. During Lil Weezyana Fest, Wayne shared that he felt the opportunity was 'ripped away' from him, despite his strong ties to the city and his extensive music catalog. The NFL's decision came amid Lamar's public feud with Drake, which Lamar was perceived to have won. Wayne hopes for another chance when the Super Bowl returns to New Orleans in the future.
Domino's and Uber Eats are partnering to give away $10 million worth of free medium, two-topping pizzas to customers who order through Uber Eats starting May 30. The promotion runs until August 11 or until the free pizzas are claimed. Customers must meet the store's delivery minimum to qualify. Lil Wayne is featured in the campaign due to his song "A Milli." Additionally, Domino's has a "You Tip, We Tip" promotion, offering a $3 coupon to customers who tip their delivery drivers $3 or more.