In episode 339 of the Homeroom with Smooth Podcast, the host argues that booking Kendrick Lamar to headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans is a major mistake and disrespectful to Lil Wayne, a “living legend” who has said he wanted the opportunity. He says halftime shows should reflect the host city, citing Atlanta with Usher, and contends Kendrick would make more sense for upcoming California Super Bowls in 2026 or 2027. He alleges Jay-Z and Roc Nation influenced the decision due to ongoing issues connected to Drake, and questions who Kendrick could bring out in New Orleans, noting Kendrick and Wayne have only one notable collaboration (“Mona Lisa”). He imagines a New Orleans-centric Wayne performance featuring Cash Money figures and guests like Drake and Nicki Minaj, and invites viewers to debate in the comments.
00:00 Podcast Intro Setup
01:30 Why Wayne Matters
02:24 Kendrick Fits California
03:27 Jay-Z Rock Nation Bias
04:26 Cash Money Dream Show
05:54 Regional Headliner Logic
07:09 More City Examples
09:31 Wrap Up Comment Debate