In a recent episode of the Joe Budden Podcast, Joe Budden discussed Lil Wayne’s recent comments regarding his phone conversation with Kendrick Lamar, suggesting that Wayne may have omitted crucial details from his narrative. This conversation comes in the wake of a Super Bowl-related controversy involving both artists.
On December 17, 2024, Lil Wayne confirmed to sports commentator Skip Bayless that he and Kendrick had spoken and that there was no animosity between them following the Super Bowl drama. However, Wayne admitted he hadn’t actually heard Kendrick’s track “wacced out murals,” which references their situation. When Bayless read Kendrick’s lyrics, which include a line about feeling let down by Wayne, the rapper acknowledged that he only learned about the song during the interview. “I think he’s a fan like I’m a fan of his music. I think he meant he saw what everyone else saw, he saw how much it meant to me […] He didn’t let me down,” Wayne stated.
Discussing this topic on his podcast, Budden clarified the timeline of the conversation between Wayne and Kendrick, indicating that it occurred before the release of Kendrick’s song. He argued that this context justifies Wayne’s subsequent reactions on social media, as it might have been something Kendrick discussed during their call. “I don’t want to break any walls here but I mean, he left a small part out of that. He did speak to him, [but it was before the song came out] and then he started tweeting. Which would make somebody say, ‘N-gga didn’t we just talk?’” Budden explained.
In Kendrick’s track, he raps, “Used to bump ‘Tha Carter III,’ I held my Rollie chain proud / Irony, I think my hard work let Lil Wayne down,” highlighting Wayne’s previous admission of feeling overlooked during the Super Bowl halftime show.
Wayne’s initial reaction to Kendrick’s lyrics was one of frustration, as he took to social media to express his discontent. He wrote, “Man wtf I do?! I just be chillin & dey still kome 4 my head. Let’s not take kindness for weakness,” further warning that if provoked, he would retaliate.
Previously, there were claims that Kendrick had ignored a call from Wayne to settle the matter, which led Wayne to consider recording a response track. However, it seems that no such track will be released at this time.
As this narrative continues to unfold, hiphopraisedmetheblog.com will keep you updated on the interactions between these prominent figures in Hip Hop. The dynamics of their relationships showcase the complexities of the industry and the ever-present potential for misunderstanding among artists. Stay tuned for more insights and developments in this ongoing story.
