"We were okay with this when it was Maroon 5 in Atlanta though" — Internet reacts to AJ Francis saying Lil Wayne should headline Super Bowl LIX

On Sunday, September 8, 2024, AJ Francis took to X to suggest that Lil Wayne should be headlining the Super Bowl LIX, which is set to take place at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, on February 9, 2025.

In his tweet, Francis acknowledged Kendrick Lamar's talent but argued that the responsibility should have been given to Lil Wayne. The suggestion quickly drew reactions from netizens, with many expressing disagreement.

A screengrab of AJ Francis' tweet (Image via X/@AJFrancis410)

After the tweet went viral, netizens didn't waste time reacting to the same. One fan on X commented:

A user reacted to the tweet made by Francis (Image via X@magicnotes)

Several other fans reacted to Francis' statements on X:

"Welp. Super Bowl was in Atlanta & they gave us f*cking Maroon 5…sh*t happens," a netizen wrote.

"Again, remember when the Super Bowl was in Atlanta... you know, the mecca of southern hip hop... with so many great artists to choose from... and they said 'the people want Maroon 5'," another tweet read.

"Google Lil Wayne performance at wrestlemania 40 this year then say this tweet again with a straight face," a netizen wrote.

A number of X users had flooded the platform and expressed their take on AJ Francis' statement about Lil Wayne.

"Wayne ain’t even a saints fan foh😂." a user wrote.

"It's not 2008 unc," another X user stated.

"Wayne is a terrible performer," a netizen commented.

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AJ Francis' statement follows announcement of Kendrick Lamar as performer for 2025 Super Bowl LIX

AJ Francis recently expressed his take on who should perform at the 2025 Super Bowl LIX. This statement comes after Kendrick Lamar was announced as the performer for the event on Sunday.

As reported by Variety on September 8, Lamar spoke on the decision and said:

"Rap music is still the most impactful genre to date. And I’ll be there to remind the world why. They got the right one."

Praising Lamar and his love for hip-hop, Roc Nation founder Jay-Z stated:

"Kendrick Lamar is truly a once-in-a-generation artist and performer. His deep love for hip-hop and culture informs his artistic vision... Kendrick’s work transcends music, and his impact will be felt for years to come."

It had further been revealed that pgLang company would be responsible for the creative direction of Lamar's performance in February 2025 at the Super Bowl event. For the unversed, the company also took care of Lamar's Big Steppers tour that began back in 2022 and ended this year in March.

In the past, several notable artists have performed at the event, including Usher, Rihanna, and a lineup featuring Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and 50 Cent. Oliver Schusser, Apple’s Vice President of Apple Music, Apple TV+, Sports, and Beats, has described the event as "a celebration of the music we love.