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### Kendrick Lamar to Headline 2025 Super Bowl, Sparking Debate Over Lil Wayne Exclusion
**Kendrick Lamar** is set to perform at the next Super Bowl, but not all fans are thrilled with the decision. Many New Orleans locals had hoped their hometown hero, **Lil Wayne**, would take the coveted spot.
This morning, the NFL announced Kendrick Lamar, often referred to as **K. Dot**, as the headliner for the highly-anticipated event. The announcement wasn’t a huge surprise given the massive success of his diss track “Not Like Us” aimed at **Drake**.
— NFL (@NFL) September 8, 2024
While Kendrick’s fans are excited to see him take center stage solo, especially after his performance with rap legends like **Snoop Dogg**, **Dr. Dre**, **Eminem**, **Mary J.
Blige**, and **50 Cent** at Super Bowl LVI, others are questioning the decision. Many argue that New Orleans’ own rap icon Lil Wayne deserved the honor.
**DJ Akademiks** expressed his view on social media, suggesting that while Kendrick is a phenomenal performer, the NFL could have booked him for Super Bowl 61, slated to be held in Los Angeles, where Lamar hails from.
**Master P** also weighed in, praising Kendrick as one of the best in rap but questioning why Lil Wayne wasn’t chosen for the performance in his home city.
Fans on **X** (formerly Twitter) echoed similar sentiments. Although they recognize Kendrick’s talent, many feel the NFL missed an opportunity by not featuring Lil Wayne as the headliner.
It’s important to note that Lil Wayne might still make an appearance during Kendrick’s set. The pair collaborated on the song “Mona Lisa” from Wayne’s album “Tha Carter V,” offering a potential way to blend both artists into the show.
Nonetheless, the consensus appears to be that Lil Wayne should have been the primary act with Kendrick stepping in for a cameo. To settle the debate, fans are invited to voice their opinions in the poll below.