Rapper Lil Wayne encountered technical difficulties during his performance at the Beyoncé concert on Friday night at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, leading to an early conclusion of his set. This incident has contributed to a growing perception that Lil Wayne may be unreliable, particularly following a recent cancellation of a performance with 50 Cent.
The 40-year-old Wayne was among several artists introduced by DJ Khaled before Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour show in LA, but he was the only one to face equipment issues. Notably, other performers, including Wiz Khalifa, Roddy Rich, and 2 Chainz, delivered successful performances, warming up the audience for the main act.
When Lil Wayne began his set, problems with his microphone became evident. The microphone intermittently cut out, leaving the rapper standing awkwardly before the audience while the music continued to play without his primary vocals. The situation prompted an unidentified voice to shout, “Hold up!” The show experienced a brief delay, and Wayne communicated to someone backstage that the sound problem persisted.
After one more attempt to test the microphone, Lil Wayne ultimately left the stage, leaving fans puzzled. He graciously said, “Thank you anyway.”
This incident follows a recent episode where Lil Wayne was scheduled to perform as a special guest at a 50 Cent show but abruptly left after reportedly being accidentally pushed. As a result, Lil Wayne is gaining a reputation for being inconsistent in live performances, having even walked out of shows in the past when he felt the audience was not to his liking.