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Lil Wayne for Super Bowl 2025 in New Orleans? He’s Ready

The next Super Bowl is scheduled to take place in New Orleans, Louisiana, home of the Saints. It’s also the childhood home of Dwayne Carter, aka Lil Wayne.

While it will be several months before the halftime performer is announced, Lil Wayne wants it known that he’ll be ready should his name be called.

“I have not gotten a call,” he said recently on camera. Wayne said that he and his team are gearing up for the honor if the opportunity presents itself. “We’re all praying.”

When is Super Bowl LIX?

Super Bowl LIX will be played on February 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Here’s Lil Wayne’s comments about performing at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.

Who Has Performed At The Super Bowl Halftime Show?

Here is a list of those who have performed at the halftime show of the Super Bowl in recent years:

  • 2024: Usher.
  • 2023: Rihanna.
  • 2022: Eminem, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent
  • 2021: The Weeknd
  • 2020: Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Emme Muniz
  • 2019: Maroon 5, Travis Scott, Big Boi
  • 2018: Justin Timberlake, The Tennessee Kids
  • 2017: Lady Gaga
  • 2016: Coldplay, Beyonce, Bruno Mars
  • 2015: Katy Perry, Lenny Kravitz and Missy Elliott
  • 2014: Bruno Mars, Red Hot Chili Peppers
  • 2013: Beyonce
  • 2012: Madonna
  • 2011: The Black Eyed Peas, Usher, Slash
  • 2010: The Who
  • 2009: Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band
  • 2008: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
  • 2007: Prince and the Florida A&M marching band
  • 2006: The Rolling Stones
  • 2005: Paul McCartney
  • 2004: Janet Jackson, Kid Rock, P. Diddy, Nelly and Justin Timberlake
  • 2003: Shania Twain, No Doubt and Sting
  • 2002: U2
  • 2001: “The Kings of Rock and Pop” featuring Aerosmith, ‘N’Sync, Britney Spears, Mary J. Blige and Nelly

He said that he’s making a new album that he’s working hard on to make a “killer” album. “I want to just make it hard for them to not holla at the boy.”

Final Word

While performers don’t get paid for the Super Bowl, the gig is very lucrative as artists typically see a major boost in streaming sales and bookings.

Time will tell if Lil Wayne will be selected, but as a native son, it sure makes sense.

Looking to visit the Crescent City? Here’s the cheapest time to travel to New Orleans.

Keisha Smith

Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.

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