After a fiery performance in 2022, Kendrick Lamar is back on the Super Bowl stage. This time in Caesars Superdome in New Orleans as Super Bowl LIX is knocking on the door. After his record-breaking Grammy Award night, the hype for the halftime show has only increased. Even The Big Aristotle, who has worked with K-Dot in a commercial, is looking forward to the show. But Shaquille O’Neal has a request for one song and two rappers to be on the stage.

“Yeah, I’m excited but I still would have love to see some Lil Wayne some Master P, just seven minutes like one song; get them out.” Shaq spoke to Billboard’s Tetris Kelly on the 2025 Fanatics Super Bowl party red carpet and wanted two native rappers on the stage too. It’s the big game is happening in Lil Wayne’s hometown of New Orleans. When K-Dot was announced as the headliner, fellow native and record producer did not like it.

“Salute to @kendricklamar for performing at the halftime show at Super Bowl LIX.. well deserved, he’s one of the hottest music artists in the world and has one of the biggest songs right now.  As Ambassador of Entertainment in the City of New Orleans, I have to agree with the fans that @liltunechi #LilWayne should be a part of this celebration as well. He’s one of the greatest Hip Hop artists alive, still relevant, and he’s a New Orleans native.” On his Instagram, Master P added a post about the disrespect to Weezy.

It was an outrage since then, at how Lil Wayne was not allowed to be present on the stage. Even Shaquille O’Neal knew that and wanted the native Master P alongside Lil Wayne. Even if the performance had just one song. However, later, he gave credit to K-Dot and was hyped about the performance. “But Kendrick is a beast. He’s a master; I know he’s going to do great.” To nobody’s surprise, there are others too eagerly waiting for the performance.

Shaquille O’Neal’s former teammate to join the hype bandwagon

The official Instagram accounts of the NFL and Apple Music recently uploaded a throwback clip from the 2022 Super Bowl. It showcased how Lamar performed his ‘Alright’ track, amid cheers from the crowd. Seeing the clip of the previous performance, LeBron James surely got hyped up.

“HE GONE KILL THAT [S–T]!!!! CAN’T WAIT *Bart Scott voice.” On his Instagram story, the Lakers superstar couldn’t contain his excitement a few days ago. Similarly, even Dwyane Wade’s wife Gabrielle Union added, “I cannot WAIT for the damn Superbowl.” This was after K-Dot’s Grammy sweeping performance, as she also added a ‘crown’ sticker on Lamar’s photo.

Even Carmelo Anthony believed this run from the Compton native was unheard of. And, in a few hours, Kendrick Lamar will be on stage to perform and it will be interesting to see what surprise he has in store for everybody.