JAKARTA - Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., better known as Lil Wayne, expressed his disappointment publicly after feeling constantly marginalized from major events in the global music industry.
Through his statement on the X platform, the American rapper felt he was not considered because his name was often absent from the list of performers for prestigious festivals such as Coachella and the Grammy Awards.
Wayne called this situation an experience that made him humble but also painful. He highlighted the same pattern that continues to repeat itself every time the big event is held.
"It's a humbling experience when events like Coachella and the Grammys come around, and as expected, I was not invited or included," Wayne wrote, quoted Monday, April 20.
"I appreciate the position or place I hold in your hearts and minds if that's the case, because you are a humbling experience that is eternal and for that I thank you. I am nothing without you," he continued.
This disappointment is not the first time Wayne has felt it. Last year, he had harsh criticism of the Super Bowl Halftime Show organizers after the NFL chose Kendrick Lamar as the main event performer in New Orleans, which is his hometown.
He considers the decision a big mistake and a betrayal of his contribution to the local music and local culture industries.
However, Wayne later confirmed that he had communicated privately with Lamar to clear the atmosphere before the show took place.
Wayne's complaint provoked a response from Limp Bizkit vocalist Fred Durst, who gave his full support. Durst even invited Wayne to create a new standard in the music industry by creating his own show for those who have been ignored by the mainstream.
"Let's start our own experience-gathering and awards show to welcome all the uninvited," Durst wrote.
"I have some ideas that I've been working on for quite some time - it's easy to explain further if you're interested - sending positive energy," added the Limp Bizkit vocalist.
Despite feeling marginalized by the award system and the organizers of major festivals, Lil Wayne remains one of the most influential rappers of all time with album sales reaching millions of copies worldwide.
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