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Lil Wayne Opens Up About Super Bowl Snub: ‘It Broke Me, But Y’all Helped Me Put Myself Back Together’

The rapper gets real about missing out on a dream opportunity and the support that lifted him through the pain.

by thinktank
September 13, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 02: Lil Wayne attends VERZUZ Bone Thugs-N-Harmony And Three 6 Mafia at Hollywood Palladium on December 02, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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In a raw and heartfelt message, Lil Wayne recently addressed the emotional toll of missing out on a major Super Bowl opportunity. The rap legend, who has always repped his New Orleans roots, shared his deep disappointment and how he had to navigate through the feelings of hurt after what he called a personal letdown.

“I must say thank you,” Lil Wayne began, acknowledging the immense support from his fans, peers, and loved ones. “I have to thank every voice, every opinion, all the care, the love, and the support out there. Your words turned into arms that held me up when I felt like falling back.”

It’s clear that Wayne had been preparing himself for a massive stage—one that many speculated was a potential Super Bowl halftime performance or a related appearance during the big game. However, the opportunity fell through, leaving the rapper devastated.

“That hurt. It hurt a whole lot,” Wayne admitted. “I blame myself for not being mentally prepared for a letdown, for putting myself in a position where I thought this was guaranteed. I thought there was nothing better than that spot, that stage, and that platform in my city.”

Despite the disappointment, the outpouring of support from his fans and the industry reminded him of his place in the culture. “Y’all are f*****g amazing,” Wayne said, adding that when he was down on himself, his fans helped him remember his worth. “When I felt like s**t, you guys reminded me that I ain’t s**t without y’all. That’s an amazing reality.”

Although the missed opportunity hit him hard, Wayne emphasized the positive impact his supporters have had on his recovery. “It broke me, and I’m just trying to put myself back together. But my God, have y’all helped me. Thanks to all my peers, my friends, my family, my homies on sports television, everybody repping me. I really appreciate that.”

He ended his emotional message by expressing a deep sense of responsibility to those who stood by him. “I feel like I let all of y’all down by not getting that opportunity. But I’m working on me, and I’m working. So thank you.”

 

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