Skip Bayless sparks controversy by boycotting Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl performance.
- Many Lil Wayne fans, including Bayless, expected him to perform in his hometown, New Orleans.
- Bayless, a close friend of Lil Wayne, shows support through public protest.
- Fans on social media express disappointment in Lamar’s show, siding with Bayless.
- The performance leads to divided opinions on the quality of the halftime show.
In a surprising move, Skip Bayless chose not to watch the Super Bowl halftime show. His reason? Respect for Lil Wayne, who, in his opinion, was unfairly overlooked for the performance slot in his own backyard, New Orleans.
The uproar started as soon as Kendrick Lamar was announced as the halftime performer. Many supporters of Lil Wayne voiced their outrage online, insisting that the local hero deserved the stage. Bayless became their champion, emphasizing his friendship and history with Lil Wayne.
Bayless took to social media to voice his decision, tweeting in all caps: ‘I AM NOT WATCHING THIS HALFTIME SHOW, OUT OF RESPECT FOR MY BROTHER LIL WAYNE,’ he asserted. ‘THIS IS JUST SO WRONG.’ His sentiment might be biased, but the dedication to his friend is clear.
While Bayless switched off the TV, Kendrick Lamar performed as scheduled. However, the reactions from New Orleans and on platforms like X were lukewarm at best. Many locals claimed it was one of the least impressive shows they’ve seen, arguing that Lamar’s setlist fell short of expectations.
Social media was abuzz with fans echoing Bayless’s sentiments. Comments like ‘You just missed one of the all time worst performances’ and ‘That halftime show sucked tbh… Wayne would have been a much better choice’ gained traction under Bayless’s protest tweet.
As with many of Kendrick Lamar’s projects, the show stirred debate. Some listeners may come to appreciate it, while others remain staunchly opposed. This division mirrors the ongoing discussions that surround Lamar’s work in general.
In the end, fans and critics remain divided over the Super Bowl halftime performance, with Bayless standing firmly by his friend, Lil Wayne.
