Super Bowl 59 brought a day full of thrill and energy for football fans, doubled down by Kendrick Lamar’s performance at the halftime show. The show was loved by all, including Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, but he also had to show love to Lil Wayne, the undisputed king of New Orleans.
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson Clarifies His Stance on Kendrick Lamar vs. Lil Wayne Moment
During the Super Bowl weekend, The Rock made waves when he walked out to “The Block Is Hot” by Lil Wayne. The move had fans buzzing, and when asked about it, the actor didn’t hesitate to give an explanation.
“This is Lil Wayne’s city. I love Kendrick, that’s my guy, I love the NFL, and I love the Super Bowl, I loved his performance. So, it was my way of showing love to the OG of New Orleans, and that’s Lil Wayne.”
“This is Lil Wayne’s city. I love Kendrick that’s my guy, I love the NFL, and I love the Super Bowl, I loved his performance. So, it was my way of showing love to the OG of New Orleans and that’s Lil Wayne”
-The Rock on why he came out to “The Block Is Hot” by Lil Wayne pic.twitter.com/Lg3QHZ8Jac
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The moment was a shoutout to Wayne, who inspired Johnson with his music while he was growing up and wrestling in New Orleans. Moreover, this wasn’t the first time he’s intertwined himself with hip-hop royalty.
Recently, on WWE’s Friday Night SmackDown, The Rock debuted a new entrance theme featuring a mash-up of Wayne’s “The Block Is Hot,” which is no less than a classic. The move reiterated his deep respect for Wayne and the city of New Orleans.
Wayne, a longtime WWE fan, has his own history with wrestling. Just last year, he escorted WWE superstar Jey Uso to the ring at WrestleMania 40, performing a mash-up of “A Milli” and Uso’s entrance theme. It highlighted his connection to wrestling culture, making The Rock’s recent tribute even more meaningful.
Undoubtedly, Lamar’s halftime show was widely praised, and The Rock’s decision to walk out was driven by his personal reasons, with no connection to Lamar. For Johnson, it was a reminder of Wayne’s deep influence on both music and sports culture.