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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 disclosed on a live stream that he and Madi Cannon were never engaged and have ended their relationship, saying the breakup was to shield her from online backlash and that he doesn’t want to burden her amid the current climate.
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 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.
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.