Lil Wayne continues to be a “Lil Delicate” in regards to the 2025 Tremendous Bowl.
The “Bedrock” rapper, 42, is the official star of an all-new Cetaphil business, which sees him sitting in a music studio being instructed by somebody in a swimsuit that they’re going in “a distinct path this time,” thus parting methods with the five-time Grammy winner.
The advert is seemingly a reference to him beforehand expressing his “damage” with not being requested to be the halftime performer in his hometown this 12 months.
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“Can’t change the delicate scenario? At the least you may soothe your delicate pores and skin,” an outline reads on YouTube.
As a substitute of being unhappy, Wayne decides to assist others obtain the pores and skin of their desires — even when it’s a “Lil Delicate.”
His first mission comes as a soccer fan is introducing her boyfriend to her dad for the primary time at their house.
As “Mike” reaches to shake the hand of his date’s dad, he one way or the other drops his pockets. Her father picks it up for him, however is upset to see what seems to be a condom imprint, making for an especially awkward second in entrance of the household.
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“Rattling, that’s delicate,” Lil Wayne says, showing from their staircase. He arms the embarrassed daughter some Cetaphil for the scenario, and he or she instantly rubs it throughout her face.
The “Mrs. Officer” hitmaker additionally involves the rescue of a girl who was simply rejected by her date on a kiss cam jumbotron whereas at a sporting occasion.
“Rattling, they left you excessive and dry,” Lil Wayne stated in one other scene whereas handing Cetaphil to somebody who received ditched by his buddies when the verify got here throughout an evening out.
“We’re all a Lil Delicate,” the Younger Cash founder provides whereas smiling on the digital camera.
Earlier than the business wraps, Lil Wayne is again within the music studio.
“DO NOT DISTURB ‘TIL 06-06-25” with “CARTER VI” beneath as a door closes.
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The business comes amid headline-making debates since Kendrick Lamar was introduced because the 2025 Apple Music Tremendous Bowl LIX Halftime present headliner in New Orleans.
“Initially, I wanna say forgive me for the delay,” Wayne started in an emotional Sept. 13 Instagram video. “I needed to get energy sufficient to do that with out breaking.”
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“It damage a complete lot,” he continued. “I blame myself for not being mentally ready for a letdown and for robotically mentally placing myself in that place like someone instructed me that was my place.”
The put up briefly precipitated friction between the 2 rappers, however Lil Wayne later stated he and Lamar, 37, had talked it out: “I’ve spoken to him and I needed him all the most effective.”
The New Orleans native has since said he won’t be attending the 2025 Tremendous Bowl, nevertheless; a regional Cetaphil TV advert will air solely in his metropolis through the massive sport.
