“Please Don’t Rely on One Hit Wonders”— Fans React to Fivio Foreign’s Claim About Kendrick Lamar Bringing Drake to His Super Bowl Show

Maxie Lee Ryles III, widely recognized by his stage name Fivio Foreign, recently asserted that Kendrick Lamar intends to invite his rival Drake during his Super Bowl halftime performance. In an Instagram live session on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, the rapper stated:

“I heard that Kendrick is gonna bring out Lil Wayne. Then Lil Wayne is gonna bring out Drake. Then Kendrick is gonna squash their beef.”

For those unfamiliar, Kendrick’s selection to perform at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans sparked controversy, especially since he was chosen over Lil Wayne, a Louisiana local, while Drake is Wayne’s protégé.

Online personality DJ Akademiks later featured a recording of Fivio’s live stream on his own Instagram account.

As Fivio Foreign’s claims circulated online, reactions from internet users poured in. One commenter expressed doubt, saying:

Others criticized the Milano hitmaker for allegedly fabricating the story, labeling him as a “chatty patty.”Here are some comments noted under DJ Akademiks’ IG post:

Several users remarked that if the rumors held any truth, Fivio had spoiled the surprise for fans.

“No round two”— Kendrick Lamar while announcing his Super Bowl halftime performance

During his live session, Fivio Foreign provided no evidence or sources to substantiate his claims and failed to offer additional details about the show. However, he noted that the idea of Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, and Drake collaborating was “fire.”

Earlier this month, Kendrick Lamar announced his Super Bowl halftime performance in a YouTube video, where he stood in front of an American flag in a field.

“Will you be pulling up? I hope so. You know it’s only one opportunity to win a championship. No round twos,”Lamar said in his video.

While “no round twos”referred to a definitive championship moment, fans speculated this phrase might also address Kendrick Lamar’s recent feud with Drake. Many interpreted it as a response to Drizzy’s Instagram post from his burner account @plotttttwisttttt, which showcased basketball legend Rasheed Wallace proclaiming, “We will win Game 2.”

In a collaborative announcement with Apple Music and Roc Nation (the organization responsible for selecting halftime performers), NFL’s Head of Music, Seth Dudowsky, lauded Kendrick Lamar for his monumental impact on music and culture. Roc Nation founder Jay-Z praised Lamar as a “once-in-a-generation artist and performer,”asserting that Lamar’s contributions “transcend music.”

Following the Super Bowl announcement, Lil Wayne took to Instagram to voice his disappointment at being overlooked, particularly since the event will unfold in his hometown of New Orleans. Support poured in for him from fans and well-known industry figures like Drake and Nicki Minaj.

It’s difficult to envision either Drake or Lil Wayne sharing the stage with Kendrick Lamar, especially given the longstanding rap feud between Drake and K.Dot, marked by a series of disses aimed at each other’s careers and personal lives.

Grammy-nominated producer Metro Boomin, speaking at the Forbes Under 30 Summit, commented on how the internet and “stan culture”among fans intensified the rivalry. He emphasized that hip-hop is a competitive genre filled with ego, labeling the Drake versus Kendrick Lamar feud as “entertainment”and expressing respect for both artists.

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