Lil Wayne Says He’ll Never Consider Super Bowl Halftime Show Again

Lil Wayne has closed the door on ever performing at the Super Bowl halftime show, saying the moment has already passed—and it was perfect.

In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the rap legend opened up about why he’s not interested in headlining the NFL’s biggest stage, despite being one of hip-hop’s most influential figures. His reasoning? The emotional moment has already been taken from him.

“They stole that feeling,” Wayne told Rolling Stone. “I don’t want to do it. It was perfect.”

Lil Wayne has made surprise appearances at major events before, including performing alongside other artists at Super Bowl weekend shows. However, a solo or headlining halftime performance never came to fruition, despite his decades-long influence in music, fashion, and culture.

Fans have long hoped to see the Young Money icon take the Super Bowl stage, especially as hip-hop becomes a more visible part of the NFL’s entertainment lineup. But according to Wayne, the moment that could’ve been has come and gone—and he’s at peace with that.

“It was perfect,” he repeated, suggesting that whatever moment he envisioned is now a memory, not a goal.

For now, fans will have to continue enjoying Lil Wayne’s unmatched energy in other spaces—from festivals and live tours to surprise appearances and chart-topping features. As for the Super Bowl? Consider that chapter closed.