Super Bowl Halftime Show Producer Jesse Collins Sends Love To Lil Wayne While Fully Supporting Jay-Z’s Decision To Select Kendrick Lamar; “It’s A Decision That Jay Makes. He’s Made It Every Year And It’s Been Amazing”

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Super producer Jesse Collins is on an all-time high after successfully wrapping up production of the 76th Emmy Awards—but the work doesn’t end there as he’s making moves to New Orleans for the highly anticipated Super Bowl LIX halftime show!

In an interview with Variety, Collins shares his excitement for next year’s halftime performance, while also shedding light upon the constant online debate regarding this year’s headliner Kendrick Lamar and NOLA native Lil Wayne. Collins sends love to Wayne as well as his fans regarding their expressed disappointment. Nevertheless, he is confident viewers will still enjoy the show.

“We love Wayne,” says Collins. “There’s always Vegas odds on who’s going to get to perform it. But I think we’re going to do an amazing show with Kendrick, and I think everybody’s going to love the halftime show. I know Kendrick is going to work exceptionally hard to deliver an amazing show.”

Collins has taken on the role of Executive Producer for the Halftime show since 2021 while joining forces with Jay-Z and the Roc Nation team.

Further in the interview Collins confirmed that Jay has picked the halftime show headliner every year and that his pick has always been well-received by the public.“It’s a decision that Jay makes,” says Collins. “Since we’ve been on board with that show, he’s made it every year, and it’s been amazing. He’s always picked right!”

Following this year’s halftime show performance announcement, there has been an ongoing debate between social media users and members of the Hip Hop community regarding Lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar.

Celebrities such as Master P, Birdman, Nicki Minaj, 50 cent and more have joined in on the conversation.

“Denying a young black man what he rightfully put into this game for no other reason but your ego. Your hatred for BIRDMAN, Drake & Nicki got you punishing Lil Wayne?!?!!! LIL WAYNE!!!!!!!!!! THE GOAT?!!!!!!!!!!! Nola what’s good,” wrote Nicki in a series of tweets.

“Eminem stood firm on having 50Cent come out. A white man. S–t sad. House N—-R TINGZ. but it’s GOOD FI DEM!!!!!!! No loyalty ? Welp. then n—-z will keep son’ing you!!!!!”