Charlamagne Tha God Defends Jay-Z Amid Claims of Blocking Lil Wayne from Super Bowl Halftime Show

Charlamagne Tha God has come to Jay-Z’s defense after speculation surfaced that the rap mogul may have played a role in Lil Wayne not headlining the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show in his hometown of New Orleans. During an episode of The Breakfast Club, Charlamagne dismissed the rumors, pointing to Jay-Z’s history of supporting Lil Wayne. He highlighted how Jay-Z once helped Wayne pay off a $14 million tax debt, prevented him from losing his home, and even tried to sign him to Roc Nation.

“Jay has nothing but love for Wayne,” Charlamagne said. “He’s helped him in ways that go beyond music. I don’t see any reason for him to block Wayne from the Super Bowl.”

Speculation arose after fans questioned why Lil Wayne, a New Orleans native and hip-hop icon, wasn’t chosen to headline the prestigious event, with some pointing fingers at Jay-Z, who has been instrumental in booking talent for the halftime show through his partnership with the NFL. Instead, rumors suggest that Kendrick Lamar may take center stage in 2025, reigniting debates about who truly deserves the coveted performance slot.