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The NFL reportedly prolonged an “apology letter” to rap icon Lil Wayne after he was ignored for the Super Bowl LIX half-time show. During the Philadelphia Eagles’ crushing 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, Kendrick Lamar took the stage on the Caesar’s Superdome.

Yet, not all people was comfortable to see the 22-time Grammy winner. Ex-ESPN and FOX persona Skip Bayless was so upset that his good friend and rap star Lil Wayne had been snubbed that he abstained from watching Sunday’s half-time leisure.

Lamar’s efficiency proved to be a big speaking level on the night, significantly because it additionally included a cameo from Samuel L. Jackson dressed as Uncle Sam. Not that Bayless would have identified till the Super Bowl ended, as he insisted he didn’t tune into the efficiency.

Bayless, aged 73, took to social media and stated: “I am not watching this halftime show out of respect for my brother Lil Wayne, who obviously should be playing in his hometown of New Orleans. This is just so wrong.”

In earlier posts on X, Bayless expressed bewilderment over why Lil Wayne, 40, wasn’t chosen to lead the show. He had beforehand tweeted: “Wayne is New Orleans. This Super Bowl obviously will be played in New Orleans, so why wasn’t Wayne chosen?”

The Oklahoma-born commentator additionally disclosed that the league despatched Wayne a conciliatory message, choosing Lamar over him. Music mega-star Wayne, who’s reportedly valued at a colossal $170million, gave his followers the lowdown by way of Instagram Stories just lately, confirming he would not be gracing the Super Bowl along with his presence.

He stated: “Y’all know I’m not going to be there this week, which means I guess there’s a seat to fill. Shout out to New Orleans, but I’ve been working on something very special. I got something exciting coming for you Thursday, the 6th. Until then… I’m chillin.”

At the identical time, tennis great Serena Williams turned an surprising spotlight during Lamar’s section, busting out dance strikes on stage during the rendition of ‘Not Like Us’ – his scorching diss observe aimed toward fellow rapper Drake.

This look sparked hypothesis among the many viewers, contemplating her previous rumoured fling with Drake back in 2015 when he was continuously seen at her tennis matches.

However, all of the half-time show buzz was eclipsed by the Philadelphia Eagles’ commanding efficiency on the sector. Spearheaded by Nick Sirianni and guarded by the strategic wizardry of defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, the Eagles crushed the Kansas City Chiefs in a staggering 40-22 victory, avenging previous defeats and clinching one other Super Bowl title.