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Cam Newton Argues Lil Wayne Will Have A Better Chance Against Kendrick Lamar Than Drake

December 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Cam Newton says he wants to see Lil Wayne take on Kendrick Lamar after feeling that Drake failed to match up with the “Not Like Us” rapper. Discussing the feud on the 4th & 1 Podcast, the former NFL star argued that Wayne would have a better chance against Lamar and wants to see that battle for the “appreciation of the art.”

“I’m a fan of Drake,” he said. “But after Kendrick and this beef… I look at Drake differently. I don’t think Drake has it in him to go to the places that he needs to go to attack Kendrick properly.” From there, he theorized that Wayne would have a better chance against Lamar. “He won’t be able to do that with Dwayne Carter,” he added. “I wanna see Lil’ Wayne… just for the appreciation of the art… because Drake ain’t capable.”

Kendrick Lamar Performs At Super Bowl 56

From left, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent, and Snoop Dogg end their performance during the Super Bowl 56 halftime show. © Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

From there, Newton used Lamar’s headlining set at Super Bowl LIX to convince Wayne to drop a diss track. “You’re going to let this muthaf*cka come into your muthaf*ckin’ city o muthaf*ckin’ February,” Newton teased. “And you ain’t gonna drop nothing?” Wayne has complained about the NFL selecting Lamar for the New Orleans halftime show on several occasions. Performing at Lil Weezyana Fest, earlier this year, he described the opportunity as being “ripped away” from him. “I told myself I wanna be on stage at the Super Bowl in front of my mom and I worked my a** off to get that position,” he told the crowd. “It was ripped away from me but this moment right here… they can’t take this away from me.”

Cam Newton Wants Lil Wayne To Diss Kendrick Lamar

Newton’s comments come after Lamar dropped his sixth studio album, GNX, last month. He’s preparing to go on tour with SZA to promote the project, next year. Check out Cam Newton’s full discussion of Lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar below.

Read More: Kendrick Lamar “GNX” Review

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NFL Unveils Star-Studded Pregame Entertainment for Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans

November 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The NFL has announced a powerhouse lineup for the pregame entertainment at Super Bowl LIX, set for Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Celebrating the rich musical heritage of Louisiana, performances will feature New Orleans natives Jon Batiste, Trombone Shorty, Lauren Daigle, and Ledisi.

Jon Batiste, a five-time Grammy and Academy Award-winning artist, will perform the national anthem. Known for his dynamic work as a composer and performer, Batiste’s roots in New Orleans and his genre-blending artistry make him a fitting choice to kick off the game.

Trombone Shorty and Lauren Daigle will collaborate on “America the Beautiful,” blending their distinct styles in a powerful performance that embodies the spirit of Louisiana. Ledisi will deliver an inspiring rendition of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” showcasing her soulful command and deep ties to New Orleans’ vibrant culture.

In addition, Super Bowl LIX will include American Sign Language (ASL) performances by Stephanie Nogueras, Otis Jones IV, and Matt Maxey, ensuring inclusivity across all festivities.

This year’s celebration precedes a halftime performance by Kendrick Lamar, promising a dynamic blend of music and culture for fans worldwide. For more details, visit SuperBowl.com.

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Lil Wayne Warns He Will “Destroy If Disturbed” After Kendrick Lamar’s “GNX” Lyric

November 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Lil Wayne seemingly responded to Kendrick Lamar mentioning him on his new album, GNX, by asking for peace but warning, “I shall destroy if disturbed.” Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Wayne wrote without mentioning Lamar by name: “Man wtf I do?! I just be chillin & dey still kome 4 my head. Let’s not take kindness for weakness. Let this giant sleep. I beg u all. No one really wants destruction, not even me but I shall destroy if disturbed. On me. Love.”

As for Lamar’s mention of Wayne, he rapped on the track, “wacced out murals”: “I used to bump ‘Tha Carter 3’, I held my Rollie chain proud. Irony, I think my hard work let Lil Wayne down… Got the Super Bowl and Nas the only one congratulate me, all these n****s agitated I’m just glad it’s on they faces.” The lyrics come after the NFL chose Lamar as the headliner to the upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Show over Lil Wayne.

Lil Wayne Performs During Lil Weezyana Fest

Wayne felt that with his hometown of New Orleans hosting the game, the league should’ve selected him as the performer. Reflecting on their decision at his recent Lil Weezyana Festival, he told his fans: “I said to myself, ‘I want to be onstage for the Super Bowl one day, in front of my mom.’ And I worked my a** off to get that f**kin’ position. It was ripped away from me. But this moment right here — they can’t take that away from me.”

Lil Wayne Seemingly Addresses Kendrick Lamar

Lamar dropped GNX by surprise on Friday afternoon as his sixth studio album. It features appearances from AzChike, Deyra Barrera, Dody6, Hitta J3, Ink, Peysoh, Roddy Ricch, Sam Dew, Siete, SZA, Wallie the Sensei, and YoungThreat. Be on the lookout for further updates on Lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar on HotNewHipHop.

Man wtf I do?!
I just be chillin & dey still kome 4 my head. Let’s not take kindness for weakness. Let this giant sleep. I beg u all. No one really wants destruction,not even me but I shall destroy if disturbed. On me. Love

— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) November 23, 2024

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Snoop Dogg Defends JAY-Z For Picking Kendrick Lamar As The Super Bowl Headliner

November 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Snoop Dogg has come to the defense of JAY-Z and his selection of Kendrick Lamar as the headliner for the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. Discussing the upcoming event during a live episode of Drink Champs at ComplexCon 2024, Snoop explained that JAY is giving a platform to hip-hop artists that they never had access to before.

“What we need to think about is that before JAY-Z got control of the Super Bowl wasn’t no n**gas performing. So let’s go back to the essence of the beginning of bridge,” Snoop said. “He’s creating a wave of artists to have an opportunity to perform. If you are a good artist and you are a great artist, your time will come. I was never crying about it or mad about it when Dr. Dre called me and asked me to get his back. I was there for him, but I didn’t feel like I was supposed to be there, I was in demand to be there. This is a big event. People looking at everything when they picked the person to perform, you should just be honored that hip-hop is being able to be seen on that platform for all of us and not hate on the next.”

Snoop Dogg Performs At The Super Bowl Halftime Show

Feb 13, 2022; Inglewood, CA. USA; Dr. Dre and Snoop. Dogg perform during the halftime show for Super Bowl. LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports via Imagn Images.

Snoop’s defense of JAY-Z comes after Lil Wayne and many of his supporters voiced their disappointment that he wasn’t given the opportunity. Wayne has complained about the NFL’s selection of Kendrick Lamar on several occasions in recent months. Performing at his Lil Weezyana Fest, earlier this month, Wayne described headling the event as something that was “ripped away” from him.

Snoop Dogg Reflects On The Super Bowl Halftime Show

Despite losing out on the Halftime Show, Wayne has signed on as a weekly guest on NFL GameDay Morning. Check out Snoop’s full thoughts on the Super Bowl Halftime Show below.

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Joe Budden’s Co-Host Goes After Lil Wayne For Acting “Entitled” About The Super Bowl Halftime Show

November 6, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Joe Budden and his podcast co-hosts discussed the legitimacy of Lil Wayne’s grievances with the NFL after the rapper claimed to have the headlining spot at the Super Bowl Halftime Show “ripped” from him during his appearance at Lil WeezyAna Fest 2024. Despite the next Super Bowl taking place in Wayne’s hometown of New Orleans, Kendrick Lamar will be performing at the event.

“I don’t like when he says this was snatched from me. I don’t like that… We never saw anything where they said you had the Super Bowl. So, what is snatched from you? It was assumed by you and a lot of your fans and a lot of the public,” Ice said on the show. “… That’s not snatched away. That’s entitlement.”

Lil Wayne Performs During Lil WeezyAna Fest 2024

From there, Budden countered that he believes Wayne’s assumption must be based on something behind the scenes. “I think he definitely spoke to Hov or somebody on that board that’s in charge of that, I think they may have told him– laid out a guideline of things that the person they pick has to accomplish and do. I think he might’ve went about trying to check some of the things off that list and maybe he didn’t like how he found out the news that Kendrick was performing.”

The Joe Budden Podcast Discusses Lil Wayne

Check out The Joe Budden Podcast’s full discussion about Lil Wayne and the Super Bowl Halftime Show below. As for Wayne’s initial comments, he said on stage at the festival: “I told myself I wanna be on stage at the Super Bowl in front of my mom and I worked my a** off to get that position. It was ripped away from me but this moment right here… they can’t take this away from me.” Be on the lookout for further updates on Joe Budden on HotNewHipHop.

Joe budden cohost ice says lil Wayne is playing the victim after his recent speech about how the nfl Super Bowl in New Orleans was snatched from him. And how Kendrick Lamar is doing it pic.twitter.com/kEuGVpuQYc

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Lil Wayne Claims Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show Was “Ripped Away” From Him

November 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

In September, it was announced that Kendrick Lamar would headline Super Bowl LIX halftime show in February. While the news was exciting to many, others were outraged and perceived it as a snub to Lil Wayne, as the event is set to take place in his hometown of New Orleans. During his performance at Lil Weezyana Fest yesterday, he referenced the debacle, making it clear that he’s not quite over it.

“I told myself I wanna be on stage at the Super Bowl in front of my mom and I worked my a** off to get that position,” he told the crowd. “It was ripped away from me but this moment right here… they can’t take this away from me.”

Lil Wayne References Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show At Lil Weezyana Fest

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This isn’t the first time Lil Wayne has expressed his disappointment over the apparent snub, however. Just days after it was announced that the opportunity had gone to Kendrick Lamar, Weezy broke his silence with a heartbreaking video. In it, he explained how disappointed and shocked he was. “That hurt, it hurt a lot… I thought there was nothing better than that spot, on that stage, on that platform,” he expressed. “It broke me, but I’m just trying to put myself back together.”

Fortunately, Lil Wayne received at least some of his flowers at the fest yesterday. Mayor LaToya Cantrell honored him with the key to the city of New Orleans. He also reunited with Birdman and his fellow Hot Boys members Juvenile, B.G., and Turk. What do you think of Lil Wayne claiming the Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans was “ripped away” from him? Do you agree with him or not? What about his performance at Lil Weezyana Fest? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Juvenile & Mannie Fresh Are Down To Join Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Performance

October 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Juvenile was previously very angry at the NFL for not picking Lil Wayne as the next Super Bowl halftime performer, a spot that Kendrick Lamar got. But it seems like he’s down to join forces to make things right in his eyes. Moreover, the Cash Money alum and his label mate Mannie Fresh recently stopped by Power 106‘s “Brown Bag Mornings” program, during which they discussed Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans next February. Of course, you probably know all the discourse around the halftime show pick. The hometown “snub,” the Drake beef, Young Money loyalty, etc. However, they think it could be a huge moment.

“Oh, we are there,” Juvenile remarked when asked about Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show performance and whether they’d accept Kendrick’s call for them to perform if he makes it. “Kendrick is one of the best performers we’ve ever seen. […] In the hip-hop world, he raises the bar. So it’s something that everybody wants to see. And if he calls, I’m there.”

Juvenile & Mannie Fresh Address Kendrick Lamar Super Bowl

Their Super Bowl LIX conversation begins at around the 16-minute mark.

“The thing is, the Internet makes something that it’s not,” Mannie Fresh added concerning Kendrick Lamar. “[They] feel like we took a side because we said, ‘It would be cool if Wayne was in it.’ Of course we do, that’s our team. But, respectfully, Kendrick is, you know, he’s that dude.” Juvenile added that he never meant to shade K.Dot and never did, remarking on how he doesn’t tear people down to lift others up. However, he did speak on how Lil Wayne really wanted that Super Bowl halftime show and campaigned for it, suggesting that the Compton lyricist should at least reach out to try to make something happen.

Will that really manifest when Young Money and Drake’s entourage probably don’t want anything to do with Kendrick Lamar at this point? Maybe… Maybe not. Despite the mixed reactions to the NFL’s selection, everyone is still very curious as to what will go down in New Orleans on February 9. Many hip-hop fans would love to see Cash Money represented onstage, even if it seems unlikely. Let’s cross our fingers and see what comes next.

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Rihanna Praises “GOAT” Kendrick Lamar For Doing Super Bowl Halftime Show

October 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Rihanna is on the short list of artists who have done the Super Bowl Halftime Show. She’s the only artist who has performed at the show while pregnant. She has a unique perspective on the responsibility and the honor that comes with being selected as a Super Bowl performer. This is why she’s so excited to see what Kendrick Lamar does with the opportunity. She was recently asked about K. Dot’s Halftime gig. She she made it very clear that it is well-deserved.

Rihanna gave her Kendrick Lamar thoughts to Entertainment Tonight. The outlet inquired about her desire to see the rapper perform in New Orleans in 2025. She could not have been more hyped in her response. “GOAT,” Rihanna asserted. “He deserves it. I cannot wait to see it.” She even thanked Lamar for agreeing to take on the gig. Rihanna, who has a famously rocky personal history with Drake, also gave Lamar flowers for the massive year that he’s had. Kendrick Lamar, of course, defeated Drake in massive rap beef that that spawned hits like “Like That” and “Not Like Us.”

Rihanna Claims That K Dot United Hip Hop Culture

“Kendrick Lamar is the one that’s supposed to do it right now,” Rihanna proclaimed. “We should never doubt him. He’s an amazing artist, top-tier. He had an incredible year.” The “Diamonds” singer went as far as to allude to the “Pop Out” show that Lamar hosted on Juneteenth. A show that doubled as a spot from which to bomb on Drake further. “He actually brought so many people together,” Rihanna added. “That’s what culture is.”

Kendrick Lamar has also spoken highly of Rihanna in the past. The two worked together on the hit 2017 single “LOYALTY,” and the rapper praised Rihanna’s musicality. “I love everything about her,” he stated to Zane Lowe. “The way she expresses herself through music and how she caries herself I love everything about her so I always wanted to work with her.” Both Rihanna and Kendrick Lamar have albums in the works. Rihanna has been teasing her album since 2016. Lamar, meanwhile, has kept fans on the edge of their seats since the Drake battle. Maybe we will get another collaboration in the future. Fingers crossed.

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