In the final week, Kendrick Lamar and Lil Wayne have been on the middle of conversations surrounding the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime present. Fans, celebrities, and even Tunechi have shared their disappointment with Wayne not being the headliner of the New Orleans gig. Jay-Z’s identify and function with the NFL have additionally been part of the dialog. Now, the halftime present’s producer, Jesse Collins, has publicly supported Jay’s decision-making.

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Super Bowl Halftime Show Producer Backs Jay-Z & Kendrick Lamar

In a profile piece launched on Monday (Sept. 16) by Variety, Jesse Collins opened up in regards to the halftime present reactions. He notably talked about Jay-Z and Kendrick, exhibiting them love for a present he predicts will likely be a success.

According to the outlet, Collins has been an govt producer of the SB present since 2021. He joined the spectacle’s manufacturing staff almost two years after Jay and Roc Nation signed on to seek the advice of on the league’s halftime headliners in August 2019. Jesse confirmed that Jay-Z calls the performs, and he helps them, together with Okay. Dot’s upcoming efficiency.

“It’s a decision that Jay makes,” Collins informed Variety. “Since we’ve been on board with that show, he’s made it every year, and it’s been amazing. He’s always picked right!”

Additionally, Jesse Collins addressed Wayne and his followers’ disappointment within the headliner choose. He asserted that there’s no agenda towards the ‘Lollipop’ celebrity and that Kendrick will eat the stage up!

“We love Wayne,” Collins reportedly mentioned. “There’s always Vegas odds on who’s going to get to perform it. But I think we’re going to do an amazing show with Kendrick, and I think everybody’s going to love the halftime show. I know Kendrick is going to work exceptionally hard to deliver an amazing show.”

Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj appeared to discover a kii in Jeese’s feedback to Variety. The ‘Pink Friday 2’ artist dropped a laughing emoji in response to an X publish that includes what Collins mentioned.

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Rundown Of The Mixed Reactions To Super Bowl Show Headliner

As advised, of us have been divided on the chosen headliner for the 2025 gig for over per week. Some, like Master P and Nas, have celebrated Kendrick and anticipated his efficiency. Meanwhile, others, like Nicki Minaj, Birdman, and Wayne’s supervisor, have taken Wayne’s lack of inclusion within the present as a dismissal of his legacy. As talked about, even Wayne expressed his disappointment with not receiving the chance.

The NOLA native mentioned not being chosen because the headliner “hurt a whole lot.” Furthermore, he blamed himself for not being “mentally prepared” to be let down. However, Lil Wayne didn’t instantly name-drop Kendrick in his message.

“I thought that nothing was better than that spot, and that stage and that platform in my city. So that hurt, hurt a whole lot. But y’all are f***ing amazing. It made me feel like sh*t not getting this opportunity, and when I felt like sh*t, you guys reminded me that I ain’t sh*t without y’all.”

Kendrick Lamar has but to overtly touch upon the blended reactions to his secured gig. His fanbase appears to assume he’s nonetheless centered on urgent his foot into Drake’s neck. Last week, he launched an untitled observe, expressing disgust with the state of the tradition and music and affirming his refusal to reconcile.

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