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Lil Wayne Reveals Lane Kiffin’s Personal Confession Over His Lyrical Name Drop: 'Looked Me Dead in the Eyes'

Lane Kiffin has spent much of his coaching career making headlines, sometimes for his on-field decisions and sometimes for things he has said away from the field.

NFL News / EssentiallySports / September 13

'I’m Out on the NFL': Lil Wayne Erupts at Referees After Controversial Packers’ Collapse Against Vikings

The Green Bay Packers lost to the Minnesota Vikings in a heated NFC North clash, and it’s safe to say the officiating didn’t sit well with at least one high-profile fan.

Entertainment News / Larry Brown Sports / August 26

Lil Wayne’s son already has an offer from 1 major college football program

Lil Wayne’s son, Dwyne Carter, went viral over the weekend after he made his debut for Gainesville High School. As it turns out, the 17-year-old son of the famous rapper already has an offer from one Division 1 program.

Entertainment News / Total Pro Sports / August 26

Hip-Hop Royalty: Rap Legend Lil Wayne’s Son Delivers Clutch High School Football Performance

Dwayne Carter III is making waves on the football field. He is a placekicker and punter for the Gainesville High School Red Elephants in Georgia. The name should be familiar to rap fans, as he is the son of the legendary rapper Lil Wayne.

Entertainment News / EssentiallySports / August 24

College Athlete Lil Wayne Helped in NCAA Legal Fight Finally Finds New Home at G5 School

Middle Tennessee has a new defensive tackle after a college player cleared a legal path that almost ended his season. After the lawsuit, the injunction, and the portal entry, he has a new G5 home! Victory Vaka has signed with Middle Tennessee State.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / July 22

Lil Wayne reveals how he recorded music during prison stint

Lil Wayne recorded music during an eight-month prison sentence in 2010. The 43-year-old rap star was incarcerated at Rikers Island in New York on weapon possession charges in 2010 - but that didn't stop Wayne from making music.

Entertainment News / Music Times / May 28

Lil Wayne's Stealth Engagement: Who Is the Mystery Woman From Indiana?

Lil Wayne is once again making headlines over his personal life after reports surfaced claiming the rapper secretly became engaged earlier this year to a woman reportedly from Indiana.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / May 26

Lil Wayne ‘set to marry woman in her 20s’ after explosive split claims from his ex Denise Bidot

Lil Wayne is reportedly preparing to marry again after quietly proposing to a woman said to be in her 20s. Months after the 43-year-old rapper’s former girlfriend Denise Bidot publicly accused him of ending their relationship on Mother’s Day, it has now been reported the musician – real name Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / May 8

Lil Wayne Calls Thunder Games ‘Unwatchable’ Due To Officials

There was a lot of frustration with officiating following the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Throughout the night, Austin Reaves, LeBron James and JJ Redick were all seen angrily voicing their issues with the way things were being called.

NBA News / HITC / May 8

Lil Wayne bashes ‘unwatchable’ OKC Thunder over bias from NBA refs vs. LA Lakers

Lil Wayne’s reaction to the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Game 2 win over the Los Angeles Lakers quickly captured what many fans were already feeling. The rapper, a long-time Lakers supporter, took to social media during the game as frustration over the officiating began to build.

Caleb Williams Trolls Legendary Rapper Lil Wayne After Historic Playoff Win

There’s no love lost between the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers. It’s one of the great rivalries in all of sports, with a storied history that began

NFL News / HITC / January 11

Lil Wayne’s furious reaction to Green Bay Packers loss to Chicago Bears goes viral

Lil Wayne’s loyalty to the Green Bay Packers has never been in doubt, but Saturday’s loss to the Chicago Bears finally broke his patience. The lifelong Packers fan let loose in a profanity-filled rant online after the defeat, calling out the team’s performance.

Kentucky Wildcats News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / November 5, 2025

Rapper Lil Wayne had a message for Kentucky's Collin Chandler after his poster dunk

Kentucky started the 2025-26 season on Tuesday night as they welcomed the Nicholls Colonels to Rupp Arena. After a sluggish offensive half from the Wildcats, things finally got rolling in the second half, and Kentucky won this game 77-51.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / August 21, 2025

Top 5 Lil Wayne Tracks Every Fan Should Know

Lil Wayne isn’t just a rapper; he’s one of the most influential voices in hip-hop history. Over the past two decades, he’s consistently pushed the genre forward with his unique style, clever wordplay, and infectious energy.

Entertainment News / Music Times / August 14, 2025

Lil Wayne's Toronto Show Postponed Just Hours Before Showtime Amid 'Unforeseen Illness'

Lil Wayne's Toronto fans will have to hold off on the celebration — his show has been postponed. The Grammy-winning rapper postponed his Aug. 11 concert at Budweiser Stage just hours before he was set to take the stage, citing an unexpected health issue.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / August 13, 2025

Lil Wayne at centre of growing fears for health after postponing gig due to illness

Lil Wayne is at the centre of growing fears for his health after he postponed a highly anticipated Toronto concert due to illness. The 42-year-old rapper’s scheduled venue, Budweiser Stage, announced he would not be appearing in a statement issued on X.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / August 10, 2025

Bella Thorne recalls being 'obsessed' with Lil Wayne

Bella Thorne was "obsessed" with Lil Wayne during her school years. The 27-year-old actress fell in love with hip-hop music while she was starring in Shake It Up, the Disney sitcom that also featured Zendaya, and Bella even wrote a school essay about her admiration for Lil Wayne.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / June 20, 2025

Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter VI’ Debuts at No. 2 on Billboard 200 — Here’s What Fans Should Know

Lil Wayne dropped Tha Carter VI on June 6, 2025, and as expected, it made a strong splash, just not quite enough to hit No. 1. The album landed at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, pulling in 108,000 equivalent album units in its debut week.

Entertainment News / Athlon Sports / May 4, 2025

Lil Wayne sparks major buzz with former Colorado standout at concert

The lights dimmed, the bass dropped, and just when the crowd in Birmingham, Alabama thought Lil Wayne’s concert had peaked—he reached into his bag of surprises.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / April 22, 2025

Lil Wayne Reveals Tha Carter VI Album Art And Teases Massive Show In Madison Square Garden

Lil Wayne gave fans massive news on his upcoming album, The Carter 6, today. The Carter 6 is the latest installment in Lil Wayne’s The Carter series of albums, which started with his first solo project back in 2000.

Entertainment News / The Spun / February 4, 2025

Rapper Lil Wayne Announces He's Boycotting Super Bowl 2025

Fans hoping to get a Lil Wayne appearance at Super Bowl 59 are going to be disappointed. Back in September, when rapper Kendrick Lamar was announced as the halftime performer for this year's Super Bowl in New Orleans, there were more than a few people who said Wayne should have been the choice.

Why Did Lil Wayne Cancel His Show at California's Largest Ski Resort?

Palisades Tahoe, California's largest ski resort by skiable acres, was slammed by the biggest storm of the young ski season on December 14-15, 2024. The resort's website reveals an impressive seven day snow total of 43 inches.

Entertainment News / Music Times / October 18, 2024

Lil Wayne Is Dating His Personal Chef After His Last One Sued Him for Wrongful Termination

Lil Wayne has started a romantic relationship with his personal chef, the foodie influencer LeahAngelie Murphy, according to new reports that emerged this week.

Entertainment News / Larry Brown Sports / September 14, 2024

Lil Wayne ‘hurt’ by Super Bowl halftime show snub

Rapper Lil Wayne, who was born and raised in New Orleans, was left “hurt” and “broken” after the NFL revealed earlier this week that Kendrick Lamar would headline the Super Bowl LIX halftime show.

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Entertainment News / Music Times / September 13, 2024

Lil Wayne 'Blames' Himself for Super Bowl Halftime Snub: 'Not Mentally Prepared for a Letdown'

Lil Wayne recently expressed disappointment about not being selected for the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans, his hometown In an Instagram Live, Lil Wayne shared his journey of "putting back" himself as he went through the aftermath of the NFL's choice to book Kendrick Lamar instead of him at Super Bowl LIX on February 9, 2025.