Nicki Minaj had complained that JAY-Z didn’t go with Lil Wayne.
Nicki Minaj shared an interview between Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show producer Jesse Collins and Variety, on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday. In the piece, Collins confirms that the choice of headliner ultimately comes down to JAY-Z. The legendary rapper’s decision to go with Kendrick Lamar over Lil Wayne has been controversial due to the game being held in New Orleans.
“It’s a decision that Jay makes,” Collins told Variety. “Since we’ve been on board with that show, he’s made it every year, and it’s been amazing. He’s always picked right!” In response, Minaj posted a laughing emoji. She had called JAY-Z out on X in defense of her longtime collaborator, Lil Wayne.
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As for not choosing Lil Wayne, Collins said: “We love Wayne. There’s always Vegas odds on who’s going to get to perform it. But I think we’re going to do an amazing show with Kendrick, and I think everybody’s going to love the halftime show. I know Kendrick is going to work exceptionally hard to deliver an amazing show.” Check out Minaj’s reaction to the interview below. Be on the lookout for further updates on Nicki Minaj on HotNewHipHop.
Super Bowl Halftime Show producer Jesse Collins reveals that Jay-Z is responsible for choosing the annual halftime act:
“Since we’ve been on board with that show, he’s made it every year, and it’s been amazing. He’s always picked right!”
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