In recent days an old social media post by American rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, resurfaced online and sparked fresh attention. In the tweet, Ye boldly claimed that he or two other well-known performers deserved to headline the Super Bowl halftime show before rapper Kendrick Lamar, implying that his own impact on music made him more deserving of the spot.
In the now viral message he wrote that he or the other artists deserved a Super Bowl performance ahead of Kendrick Lamar, with the comment drawing both criticism and debate on social platforms about entitlement and celebrity influence.
The resurfacing of this tweet comes in the context of the Super Bowl LX halftime show controversy, where Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny headlined the 2026 performance. That event made history as one of the few largely Spanish-language halftime shows and prompted discussions about representation, culture and entertainment at one of American sport’s biggest stages.
Ye’s old comments reflect his long history of making bold public statements about his place in music and culture. Throughout his career, he has been one of hip-hop’s most influential artists while also attracting controversy for his outspoken views.
The online reaction to the resurfaced tweet showed mixed responses. Some users criticised what they saw as ego and misplaced claims, while others pointed out that many artists have publicly expressed competing interests in major performance spots like the Super Bowl halftime show. There has been no official comment from Ye on the resurfaced message.
