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Jay Z & Others Block Lil Wayne Super Bowl Show … Because Of Wayne’s Trump Support!

Lyndon Abioye |

Lil Wayne was blocked from performing at this years Super Bowl by the group assigned with choosing this years performer, Media Take Out has learned.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – FEBRUARY 10: Rapper Lil Wayne attends Big Game Weekend Saturday at Sahara Las Vegas on February 10, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Prince Williams/Getty Images)

And according to one insider, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, Lil Wayne was blocked form performing – because of “personality” and “political” issues.

The NFL announced yesterday that Kendrick Lamar will be performing at the championship game in New Orleans this February. And many hip hop fans were shocked by his choice.

Lil Wayne seemed the obvious choice for performing: he’s from New Orleans, has a ton of close celebrity friends who could join him on stage (like Drake, Nicki Minaj, and more), and has some of the hottest songs of the last 20 years.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – FEBRUARY 16: Team Stephen A. Coach Lil Wayne poses for a photo during the first half against Team Shannon during the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 16, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

And Lil Wayne has been publicly and privately advocating for himself to get the show.

But Media Take Out learned that he was blocked from performing. The insider explained, “The [NFL] has a group that helps determine which artist will perform at the Superbowl. [Jay Z] is on that team, but it’s not his decision solely.”

We asked why Lil Wayne wasn’t chosen. The insider told Media Take Out, “It was multiple reasons, first Wayne hasn’t been the most professional in the past. The Superbowl is a carefully choreographed event. In order to pull off the halftime show, everyone has to be complete professionals.

But there were other reasons, that were at least as important, in denying Lil Wayne the opportunity of a lifetime.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 28: Lil Wayne attends a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Charlotte Hornets at Crypto.com Arena on December 28, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

The insider continue, “Lil Wayne also has the potential for substance abuse issues, and he has some unpopular political stances.”

While Media Take Out’s insider did not say specifically which political stances that Lil Wayne had were “unpopular,” we suspect they were talking about Lil Wayne”s unflappable support for Donald Trump for president.

NEW YORK, NY – OCTOBER 20: Lil Wayne and Jay Z perform during Tidal X: 1020 at Barclays Center on October 20, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)

Lil Wayne was pardoned by Donald Trump in 2019. He faced 3 years in prison for weapons possession before the former president pardoned him.

Ever since the pardon, Wayne has been an ardent supporter of the controversial former president.

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