In the latest episode of Drink Champs, the hosts were joined by Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. Throughout the episode, the pair discussed their decades-long partnership and the music that followed. However, one part stood out: Snoop Dogg seemingly addressed the controversial choice of having Kendrick Lamar perform in New Orleans—which happens to be Lil Wayne’s hometown. He believes hip-hop artists should be “honored” that the art form is being shared among a wider audience. “Before Jay-Z got a hold of the Super Bowl, wasn’t no n*ggas performing,” Snoop said.
“He’s creating a wave of artists to have an opportunity to perform. If you’re a good artist and a great artist, then your time will come.” He continues: “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 I was supposed to or demand to be there.” Snoop Dogg adds, “This is a big event. People [are] looking at everything when they pick 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 man, but be happy.”
Lil Wayne Believes Super Bowl Was ‘Ripped Away’ From Him
In September, Kendrick Lamar was chosen to headline the Super Bowl Halftime performance. The decision was met with criticism, especially from Lil Wayne’s Young Money/Cash Money family members Nicki Minaj and Birdman. During his annual Weezyana Fest, the rapper said the halftime performance was “ripped away” from him.
Although Lil Wayne did admit to feeling “hurt” by the decision weeks earlier, his latest comments indicated that the hurt runs deep. That said, witnessing the festival’s turnout gave him something that the Super Bowl cannot. “I worked my a** off to get in that position, and it was ripped away from me,” Lil Wayne tells the crowd. “But this motherf*king moment right here? They can’t take that.”
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