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Lil Wayne Stars In NBA Playoffs Commercial With Chris Rock As Narrator

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Lil Wayne is a common sight at NBA games. Wayne is an avid sports fan and loves basketball, so it’s only fitting he leads the promo for the NBA playoffs. He leads a list of big names that have been tapped by the NBA to feature in their playoff promotion. The promotion features narration from Chris Rock. Additionally, other celebrities, including ESPN’s Malika Andrews, Guy Fieri, and singer Anuel AA, joined Lil Wayne in the promotion. The commercial also features several NBA stars like Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, and Jayson Tatum.

The NBA playoffs are shaping up to be spectacular. With so many good teams, star players, and incredible matchups, the playoffs need a hype man. Weezy is the perfect person to lead the playoff promo. The New Orleans native’s hometown team still has a chance to make it, but he is known to have allegiances with other teams like The Celtics. Furthermore, Wayne is routinely seen at Lakers games with his son. NBA fans will likely see Weezy courtside in their commercial breaks this postseason.

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Lil Wayne NBA Commercial Kicks The Playoffs Off

Chris Rock narrates as we see NBA stars like Jason Tatum, joined by Lil Wayne and ESPN’s Malika Andrews. The ad campaign is called “Playoff Mode,” and we see Jayson Tatum being asked about “Playoff Jayson.” The idea is players elevate their game in the playoffs. Tatum denies the allegations, and Chris Rock goes into the evidence. Rock introduces Lil Wayne as “Playoff Tunechi,” as we see him in an arcade playing a claw machine game. It’s a fun commercial, and Wayne looks like he is having a good time. We also see Shaq and Guy Fieri as the commercial ends.

The NBA playoffs start on Saturday, April 20th, with matchups all day. Before the big show, the final spots in the Western Conference will be decided tonight. The New Orleans Pelicans play the Sacramento Kings for the final spot in the west. Additionally, the Chicago Bulls take on the Miami Heat for the final spot in the east. Lil Wayne’s playoff commercial will definitely be played several times tonight and throughout the first round.

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BG Teases Upcoming Lil Wayne Collab: “He Gave Me Mixtape Weezy”

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BG is back! The New Orleans rapper has been out of the spotlight for a long time, but he appears to be hard at work on a comeback album. The most exciting possibility of the B.G. comeback, of course, is an opportunity to hear him rhyme alongside fellow Hot Boys members like Juvenile and Lil Wayne, which is evidently in the works! B.G. hyped up his album during recent Instagram Live, and he confirmed that he’s been in touch with Wayne about a collaboration.

B.G. told Instagram Live viewers that he not only has a Wayne verse in hand for his album, but that he was able to coax out a classic performance from the Young Money mogul. “Weezy sent me the verse back for the album,” he noted. “I told him I wanted the mixtape Weezy. He gave me the mixtape Weezy.” The “Bling Bling” rapper went on to hype up the Hot Boys reunion tour, which does not yet have a legit start date. “We got this tour coming up, this reunion tour,” he claimed. “It’s definitely on the way. Fresh, Suga Slim and Weezy.”

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B.G.’s confidence regarding the tour is encouraging. However, it does contradict what fans have been told about the tour from Juvenile. In March 2024, Juve told TMZ that the reunion has been put on hold due to tensions between various Hot Boys members. “No negativity for me, no negativity for me, man,” he explained. “You know, with me, I always say it’s gon’ happen. It’s gon’ happen… Time heals. We gotta let ’em simmer down a little bit, and, trust me, it’s happening.”

The delay may actually benefit B.G. given his recent legal troubles. The rapper was behind bars from 2012 to 2023, but a recent probation violation could result in him being locked back up. He addressed the situation during the aforementioned Instagram Live. “I ran into a hiccup with my little situation,” he noted. Still, B.G. is confident that he will be able to sort it out and get his career back on track. “I’ma get past it,” he added. “I need y’all to know that I definitely didn’t jump out there and do nothing that I ain’t have permission to do. It was just a lapse in communication.”

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Lil Wayne To Debut New Single At Wrestlemania 40 In Philly

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Lil Wayne is set to premiere a brand-new single at WrestleMania 40 this weekend in the City of Brotherly Love.

Tunechi made the announcement during a surprise appearance on WWE RAW on Monday night (April 3). During a backstage segment, professional wrestler Jey Uso crossed paths with the rapper and asked him to pull up for the big event.

“I’ma be there and you know what, I’m bringing my single,” the Hot Boys veteran responded emphatically. “World premiere. WrestleMania. You know what it is.”

While he has not specified what song he will be performing, it will most likely be his upcoming single with Young Thug titled “Bless,” which will be featured on the  Weezy vs. Wheezy collaborative album with producer Wheezy.

The 41-year-old announced the song’s release on Friday (April 4) along with a visualizer that features a wrestling ring.

WrestleMania XL is scheduled to take place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA on Saturday (April 6) and Sunday (April 7), with Wayne’s set for the first night.

Tickets are available to purchase here.

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Lil Wayne And Young Thug Will Reunite To ‘Bless’ Hip-Hop On Their Upcoming Single

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Young Thug remains embroiled in the YSL Racketeer Influenced And Corrupt Organizations (RICO) trial in Fulton County, Georgia, stemming from his, Gunna’s, and 26 other defendants‘ arrest in May 2022. Despite his imprisonment, Young Thug has released Business Is Business, revealed a forthcoming apparel brand, and served up several features, including on Kid Cudi’s Insano.

On Wednesday, April 3, Lil Wayne announced “Bless” featuring Young Thug. An Instagram teaser presents Thugger and Weezy on an animated card in a flaming wrestling ring.

On March 26, Lil Wayne announced “Weezy Vs. Wheezy” (stylized as “WvW”) will arrive on Friday, April 5. “YOUNG MONEY PRESENTS WEEZY VS WHEEZY,” the pre-save link teases alongside a poster showing Lil Wayne and producer Wheezy. “THIS IS COMING, HELL OR HIGH WATER 4/5/2024.”

Throughout this week, Lil Wayne has been hooking his promotion around WWE’s WrestleMania 40, which is set for Saturday, April 6, and Sunday, April 7, at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

As of this writing, it’s unclear if “Weezy Vs Wheezy” is a single or full-blown collaborative project, but announcing “Bless” in the same aesthetic vein as “WVW” is leading some people to believe that it could be a full-blown project.

Regardless, Wayne and Young Thug linking up for a song is noteworthy in itself, given their extensive history, as chronicled by Billboard.

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Travis Kelce’s Kelce Jam Music Festival Is Returning With Headliners Lil Wayne, Diplo, And 2 Chainz

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Something tells me this year’s Kelce Jam will be even more popular than it was last year. On May 18, Super Bowl-winning Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce — who you might have heard is dating Taylor Swift — will throw the second annual Kelce Jam at the Azura Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, Kansas. The lineup is headlined by Lil Wayne, Diplo, and 2 Chainz.

Other highlights include Travis Kelce’s Backyard BBQ (“This oversized BBQ activation will bring Kelce Jam fans together to enjoy the best KC BBQ and delectable custom Jim Beam cocktails all in one place”); the Uncrustables Uncrustival carnival, an homage to “Travis’ favorite peanut butter and jelly sandwich”; and a special guest appearance by… never mind, she’s busy.

“Kansas City, Kelce Jam is back baby! I’m excited to once again welcome fans for the ultimate day of music, food, and an electric experience celebrating Kansas City,” Kelce said in a statement. “Last year you exceeded my expectations when over 20,000 fans showed up in the rain to ‘fight for your right to party,’ and this year promises to be even more over the top as we welcome Lil Wayne, Diplo, and 2Chainz to the stage!”

Tickets for Kelce Jam go on sale on Friday, although you can register online now. General admission tickets cost $49.99, while VIP passes start at $249.99. You can find more information here.

You can see the Kelce Jam poster below.

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Lil Wayne Will Debut His Anticipated New Single At Wrestlemania 40

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Lil Wayne is officially in the mix. The legendary rapper confirmed that he will be one of several notable celebrities to attend Wrestlemania 40 in Philadelphia. Wayne made the announcement during a brief but memorable interaction with superstar Jey Uso on the most recent episode of WWE Monday Night RAW. Not only will he be attending, but the rapper will be debuting a new song as well.

Uso was starstruck upon bumping into Wayne backstage, and urged the rapper to make time in his busy schedule to “come through” to Philly. Of course, Wayne didn’t take much convincing. “Imma be there and you know what, I’m bringing my single,” he asserted. “World premiere. WrestleMania. You know what it is.” The title of the single, and its producer, have yet to be announced. Nevertheless, Uso is eager to hear it. He gave Wayne a taste of his signature catchphrase “yeet” upon learning about the rapper’s plans, and got a “yeet” in return!

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Lil Wayne announced the song on RAW

A new single from Lil Wayne may not seem like a big deal, given the rapper’s massive output, but it’s actually been a while since he dropped solo material. He put out the 2 Chainz collab album Welcome 2 Collegrove and the mixtape Tha Fix Before Tha VI at the end of 2023, but he hasn’t released a new solo single since September. Wayne is currently working on the anticipated album Tha Carter VI, which was announced back in 2022. The new single will stand next to previous Carter VI era tracks like “Kant Nobody” featuring DMX and “Kat Food.”

It’s a good year to be a Wayne fan living in Philadelphia. In addition to the rapper’s Wrestlemania 40 appearance, he will be performing at the 2024 Roots Picnic at the Mann in Fairmount Park. Wayne will co-headline the event with R&B singer and Philly native Jill Scott. Other notable performers at the Roots Picnic include Andre 3000, Gunna and Victoria Monet.

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Lil Wayne to Debut His New Single This Weekend at #WrestleMania

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Hip-Hop is invading Wrestlemania. After WWE announced that Meek Mill would have a role in the biggest wrestling event this weekend, Lil Wayne appeared on Monday Night Raw to say he would also attend.

Before his match on Monday, “Main Event” Jey Uso encountered Weezy F Baby backstage and invited him to Wrestlemania. Wayne accepted and revealed he would be bringing his new single with him.

“I’ma be there and you know what? I’m bringing my single. World premiere,” Wayne said. “WrestleMania, you know what it is.”

You can see the moment below.

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Lil Wayne Parties with 2 Chainz, Mack Maine, and Busta Rhymes at LIV Miami After ‘IAAB Tour’ Performance

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Lil Wayne Parties with 2 Chainz, Mack Maine, and Busta Rhymes at LIV Miami After 'IAAB Tour' Performance

On Sunday, March 24th, rapper Lil Wayne joined forces with 2 Chainz, Mack Maine, and Busta Rhymes for a star-studded night at LIV Miami. The gathering followed Lil Wayne’s electrifying performance at Drake’s IAAB tour stop in Sunrise, Florida.

2 Chainz kicked off the evening with a powerhouse performance of his top hits, paving the way for Lil Wayne to take the stage. The iconic rapper wowed the crowd with memorable tracks like “Lollipop,” “A Milli,” and “Mrs. Officer.”

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Notably absent from the festivities was Lil Wayne’s famous mentee, Drake, who has been making headlines following the release of Future and MetroBoomin’s album, WE DON’T TRUST YOU. Speculation within the hip-hop community suggests the album may contain references to Drake, adding intrigue to the ongoing narrative surrounding the acclaimed artist.

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Lil Wayne Teaming with Wheezy for ‘Weezy vs. Wheezy’ Album

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Lil Wayne Teaming with Wheezy for 'Weezy vs. Wheezy' Album

Lil Wayne is ready to team up with producer WheezyOuttaHere to drop a collaborative album, Weezy vs. Wheezy, which will be released on April 5.

The new album will arrive before Lil Wayne takes the stage at the Blavity House Party festival. Blavity House Party is gearing up for another unforgettable event following the resounding success of its 2024 Pre-Grammys Celebration and All-Star Jam. The highly anticipated Blavity House Party Music Festival is set to take place in Nashville, TN, on June 14-15, 2024, promising two days of incredible performances and experiences.

Lil Wayne, R&B sensation Monica, and rising star Victoria Monet headline the festival. With an impressive lineup of performers, Blavity House Party is poised to deliver an electrifying weekend of music and entertainment.

Attendees can expect multiple stages hosting a diverse array of live performances, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Additionally, the festival will offer after-hours experiences, art vendors showcasing their talent, a Black-owned marketplace featuring unique products, and a delicious selection of food trucks to satisfy every craving.

Get ready to experience the ultimate celebration of music, culture, and community at the Blavity House Party Music Festival in Nashville.

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