In a surprising revelation, Lil Wayne shared that he once felt completely starstruck by the legendary NBA player LeBron James. This fascinating encounter took place during a commercial shoot for Beats, where the famous rapper detailed his memorable interaction with the basketball icon on SportsCenter.
Wayne expressed the significance of their discussion, stating, “I found myself asking him about his son and the NBA—those discussions were monumental for me.” This moment not only highlighted Wayne’s admiration for LeBron but also showcased the respect he holds for the NBA and its superstars.
Furthermore, Weezy recounted the first time he crossed paths with LeBron, reminiscing about the moment when the future basketball great was merely a teenager. The rapper recalled receiving a call from Slim, Birdman’s older brother, who mentioned a rising star in the vicinity eager to attend his show. He vividly remembered Slim saying, “Trust me, Wayne, this kid is the next Michael Jordan.
“He was just having a blast that night. Both of us remember it vividly; it was truly unforgettable.” This powerful memory speaks to the bond formed between the two iconic figures, transcending their respective careers in music and sports.
Recently, Lil Wayne disclosed his decision to step back from aspirations of performing at the Super Bowl halftime show. He explained, “Every time I looked, it was nothing that made me want to go inside and see what was going on,” referring to the event’s atmosphere. He notably mentioned not watching Kendrick Lamar’s performance, adding: “They stole that feeling. I don’t want to do it. It was perfect.”
In a candid reflection, he alleged that the NFL had been subtly indicating he might be selected for the prestigious gig, as they encouraged him to take on a more public persona ahead of time.
“To perform, it’s a bunch of things they’re going to tell you to do and not do, asses to kiss and not kiss,” he elaborated. “If you notice, I was a part of things I’ve never been a part of, like [Michael] Rubin’s all-white parties. I’m doing things with Tom Brady. That was all for that. You ain’t never seen me in them types of venues. I ain’t Drake. I ain’t out there smiling like that everywhere. I’m in the stu’, smokin’ and recording.”
Despite his efforts, when he was ultimately not selected, he recounted the NFL’s response was simply, “We ain’t in charge [of the Super Bowl halftime show].” This left him feeling somewhat disillusioned about the entire process.
He continued, expressing frustration, “All of a sudden, according to them, they got curved. So, I’m going to have to just settle with whatever they say.” In stark contrast, Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance would go on to become the most watched in history, highlighting the competition and pressure surrounding such high-profile events.
