Lil Wayne has responded to Kendrick Lamar‘s mention of him in “Wacced Out Murals,” the opening track of Kendrick’s surprise album GNX. Released on November 22, the song references Wayne’s disappointment over not being chosen to headline the Super Bowl LIX halftime show, a coveted spot that ultimately went to Kendrick.
The Super Bowl, scheduled for February 9, 2025, at Caesars Superdome in Wayne’s hometown of New Orleans, has been a source of tension. In September, Wayne publicly expressed his frustration, saying the decision “hurt a whole lot” and that he wasn’t “mentally prepared for a letdown.” Kendrick addressed this in GNX, rapping: “Used to bump Tha Carter III, I held my Rollie chain proud/ Irony, I think my hard work let Lil Wayne down.”
Despite the candid nature of Kendrick’s lyric, Wayne received it graciously. Speaking on the matter, he admitted that he hadn’t heard the song initially but, upon reviewing the lyrics, viewed them as a mark of mutual respect. “He’s a fan, like I’m a fan,” Wayne remarked, acknowledging Kendrick’s hard work and achievement.
