Lil Wayne Steals Spotlight at 2025 NFL Draft with Bike Entrance and Super Bowl Snub Remarks
Lil Wayne Joins NFL Draft Bike Entrance, Addresses Super Bowl Snub
Lil Wayne made a grand entrance at the 2025 NFL Draft, joining Commissioner Goodell
In a memorable moment at the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, rapper Lil Wayne joined NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on stage, both arriving on bicycles—a nod to the Packers' tradition of players riding local kids' bikes to practice. While the gesture aimed to honor the 66-year-old tradition, it quickly became the subject of online mockery, with social media users comparing Goodell's entrance to the creepy puppet from the "Saw" movies.
Lil Wayne, a devoted Packers fan, embraced the moment, donning limited-edition Packers apparel from his collaboration with Mitchell & Ness. The Grammy-winning artist's presence added star power to the event, further cementing his ties to the team.
rapper Lil Wayne joined NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on stage
However, the rapper's appearance also brought attention to his recent disappointment over not being selected to perform at the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show in his hometown of New Orleans. In a Rolling Stone interview, Lil Wayne expressed his frustration, stating the NFL "f---ed up" by choosing Kendrick Lamar instead. He revealed that he had actively pursued the opportunity, attending events he typically wouldn't, such as Michael Rubin’s parties and engagements with Tom Brady, to position himself for the halftime show.
In a memorable moment at the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay, rapper Lil Wayne joined NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on stage, both arriving on bicycles—a nod to the Packers' tradition of players riding local kids' bikes to practice.
Despite the setback, Lil Wayne remains focused on his music, previewing his forthcoming album, Tha Carter 6, during the interview. He subtly contrasted its musicality with the chosen halftime performance, reflecting a sense of missed opportunity and personal investment in representing his city on one of the biggest stages in entertainment.
