Wayne's World: Trae Young Speaks Up for Lil Wayne Amid Super Bowl Snub

Trae Young, the 25-year-old point guard of the Atlanta Hawks, doesn't mince words when it comes to his love for rap music. Wayne been on repeat all day fr, he tweeted, highlighting his appreciation for the music legend. Kendrick Lamar, whose beef with Drake escalated this year, will take center stage instead. It's not hard to see why some would take issue with the decision. Despite the controversy, others from the hip-hop world have come out in support of Lil Wayne. Nicki Minaj, a fellow Young Money artist, took to social media to express her disappointment, saying that the culture would be in mourning if Wayne were to leave us too soon. Travis Scott also joined the chorus, sharing a nostalgic post about Lil Wayne on his Instagram story. But what about the other side of the argument? What if Kendrick Lamar's performance is exactly what the Super Bowl needs? And what about Jay-Z, who co-produced the halftime show? Is he solely responsible for Lil Wayne's snub, or are there other factors at play? The snub has sparked a wider conversation about the music industry and its treatment of legends. It's a reminder that, as Lil Wayne so eloquently put it, the culture would be in mourning if we aren't careful to appreciate our icons while they're still with us. The choice is ours.