<p>In the first weekend of the 2024 <strong>NFL </strong>season, it was confirmed that <strong>Kendrick Lamar </strong>edges out <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lil-wayne">Lil Wayne</a> </strong>and will perform at the halftime show of <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/super-bowl">Super Bowl 2025</a></strong> in New Orleans.</p>



<p>The announcement came via a social media post from Lamar, showing the 37-year-old rapper throwing footballs with the caption <strong>“Super Bowl LIX. New Orleans. February 2025.” </strong>In the background, a giant American flag was displayed.</p>



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<p>The news caused a stir on social media among fans of both artists, as many had hoped and expected <strong>Lil Wayne to be named the main performer</strong> at the historic event.</p>



<p>Being the main performer at the halftime show is an unforgettable moment that can define an artist’s career, especially when the Super Bowl is held in their hometown. For this reason, it was believed that Lil Wayne, born in New Orleans, <strong>had a strong chance</strong> of being confirmed for the show.</p>


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<p>Lamar had previously appeared at Super Bowl 2022 alongside Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/eminem">Eminem</a>, Mary J. Blige, and 50 Cent, in a historic performance where they paid tribute to rap by performing some of its greatest hits.</p>



<h2>When and where will Super Bowl 2025 be held?</h2>



<p>Super Bowl LIX will take place on <strong>February 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome </strong>in New Orleans and will be broadcast on FOX.</p>



<h2>Previous Super Bowl appearance of Kendrick Lamar</h2>



<p>Lamar performed at SoFi Stadium during Super Bowl 2022, joining other artists in a rap tribute. The performance won an EMMY for ‘Outstanding Variety Special (Live).’</p>



<p>In 2025, the California native will make his debut as the main performer at the halftime show. The show is set to last 13 minutes, two minutes shorter than Usher’s performance at Super Bowl 2024, which was the <strong>longest halftime show in history</strong>.</p>

Kendrick Lamar edges out Lil Wayne and will perform at halftime of Super Bowl 2025

Kendrick Lamar edges out Lil Wayne and will perform at halftime of Super Bowl 2025 - Bolavip US

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<p>Lil Wayne <strong>was born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. on September 27, 1982</strong>, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He began rapping at a young age and joined the<strong> Hot Boys, a local rap group, when he was just 12 years old</strong>. The Hot Boys released their debut album, Get It How U Live!, in 1997, which was a critical and commercial success.</p>



<p>He <strong>released his solo debut album, Tha Block Is Hot, in 1999.</strong> The album was a commercial success, but it was his follow-up album, Lights Out, that made him a superstar. Lights Out was released in 2000 and featured the hit singles “Block Burner” and “Tha Carter.”</p>



<p>Wayne’s career continued to soar throughout the early 2000s. He released a string of successful albums,<strong> including 500 Degreez (2002), Tha Carter (2004), and Tha Carter II (2005).</strong> He also collaborated with some of the biggest names in hip hop, including Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Eminem.</p>



<h2>Lil Wayne’s career: short visit</h2>



<p>In 2008, <strong>Wayne released his most successful album to date, Tha Carter III.</strong> The album was a critical and commercial success, selling over 3 million copies in its first week of release. Tha Carter III featured the hit singles “A Milli,” “Lollipop,” and “Got Money.”</p>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="878" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20230927_BUS_68773_Lil-Wayne-2008-1024x878.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=878" alt="" class="wp-image-68777" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Lil-Wayne-2008-1024x878.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Lil-Wayne-2008-300x257.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Lil-Wayne-2008-768x659.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Lil-Wayne-2008-1536x1317.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Lil-Wayne-2008-2048x1756.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>ATLANTA – OCTOBER 18:  Recording artist Lil Wayne accepts an award during the 2008 BET Hip-Hop Awards at The Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center on October 18, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)</figcaption></figure></div>



<p>Wayne’s career took a slight dip in the early 2010s. <strong>He was released from prison in 2010 after serving eight months on a gun possession charge. </strong>He also had a public feud with his label, Cash Money Records. However, Wayne bounced back in 2011 with the release of his album Tha Carter IV. The album was a critical and commercial success, selling over 964,000 copies in its first week of release.</p>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="711" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20230927_BUS_68773_Lil-Wayne-Arrest-1024x711.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=711" alt="" class="wp-image-68778" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Lil-Wayne-Arrest-1024x711.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Lil-Wayne-Arrest-300x208.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Lil-Wayne-Arrest-768x534.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Lil-Wayne-Arrest-1536x1067.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Lil-Wayne-Arrest-2048x1423.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>NEW YORK – MARCH 08:  Rapper Wayne Carter, known to the music world as “Lil Wayne”, reports to  New York State Supreme Court to begin serving a one year prison sentence for possesion of an illegal weapon on March 8, 2010 in New York City.  (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure></div>



<p>He has continued to release music throughout the 2010s and 2020s. He has released several albums, including<strong> I Am Not a Human Being II (2013), Tha Carter V (2018), and Funeral (2020). </strong></p>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="650" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20230927_BUS_68773_Lil-Wayne-times-1024x650.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=650" alt="" class="wp-image-68775" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Lil-Wayne-times-1024x650.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Lil-Wayne-times-300x190.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Lil-Wayne-times-768x487.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Lil-Wayne-times-1536x975.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Lil-Wayne-times-2048x1300.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>LAS VEGAS, NV – SEPTEMBER 18:  Rapper Lil’ Wayne performs at the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Festival at MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 18, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)</figcaption></figure></div>



<p>He is one of the <strong>pioneers of the trap music genre</strong>. He is also known for his unique flow and clever wordplay. Wayne has inspired a generation of rappers, including <strong>Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Lil Baby.</strong></p>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="704" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20230927_BUS_68773_Lil-Wayne-influential-1024x704.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=704" alt="" class="wp-image-68774" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Lil-Wayne-influential-1024x704.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Lil-Wayne-influential-300x206.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Lil-Wayne-influential-768x528.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Lil-Wayne-influential-1536x1056.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Lil-Wayne-influential-2048x1408.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>ORLANDO, FL – FEBRUARY 26:  Hip-hop artists Lil’ Wayne, wearing diamond studded beats headphones by Dr. Dre, and Drake (L) sit courtside during the 2012 NBA All-Star Game at the Amway Center on February 26, 2012 in Orlando, Florida.   (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure></div>



<p>Wayne is also a <strong>successful businessman</strong>. He has his own record label, Young Money Entertainment. He has also launched his own clothing line and shoe line.</p>



<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><div><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="681" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20230927_BUS_68773_Lil-Wayne-company-1024x681.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=681" alt="" class="wp-image-68779" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Lil-Wayne-company-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Lil-Wayne-company-300x200.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Lil-Wayne-company-768x511.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Lil-Wayne-company-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/09/Lil-Wayne-company-2048x1363.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure></div><figcaption>MIAMI, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 01: Lil Wayne, Avery Lipman, Mack Maine attend Lil Wayne’s “Funeral” album release party on February 01, 2020 in Miami, Florida (Photo by Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for Young Money/Republic Records)</figcaption></figure></div>


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