Lil Wayne left New Hampshire fans fuming after reportedly taking the stage more than two hours late and performing for only about an hour. The 43-year-old rapper was scheduled to begin his set at BankNH Pavilion in Gilford at 8:50 p.m. on July 3, according to the venue. Concertgoers said Wayne did not appear until around 11 p.m., with some leaving before they ever saw him perform. It’s a disappointing moment for fans who’ve invested their time and money into the experience.
This wasn’t an isolated incident either. Days before, Lil Wayne missed the June 30 opening date of his 20 Years of Carter Classics tour in Bangor, Maine. Opener 2 Chainz performed, but fans were told around 11 p.m. that the headliner wouldn’t show. He later said he became “too sick to safely perform” and apologized to ticket holders. The Maine concert has been rescheduled for July 28, with original tickets still valid. The New Orleans rapper is next scheduled to perform with 2 Chainz at Casey’s Center in Des Moines on July 16.
Afterward, the Grammy winner offered a different account of the New Hampshire night in a social media video. “New Hampshire! It’s your man-ster,” he said, his voice noticeably hoarse. “I told you, man, that s–t was awesome. You can see I don’t even have no voice. You all took my voice. You all took everything, man.”
The backlash hit social media hard. Fans had plenty to say about the repeated delays and no-shows. This comes on the heels of ongoing conversation about Wayne’s career trajectory and the decisions made around major opportunities. Many longtime supporters expressed frustration, noting this wasn’t the first time they’d experienced lengthy waits at his shows. Some questioned whether the repeated issues reflected a broader pattern that needed addressing.
Where are all the people who were screaming that Lil Wayne got robbed of the Super Bowl? This is the same guy who went on a public rant saying he had been getting himself together for that opportunity. Yet now he’s a no-show for the opening night of his tour, then reportedly… https://t.co/qjSvtPH3QP
— J Michelle Michelle (@jmichelle555) July 5, 2026
I’ve seen Wayne live more times than any other artist, he’s alllwaayyyssss late. And not a cute late, I’m talking like 2 hours + late. I don’t know how people are still paying for that. 2026 Wayne is not worth all of that hassle.
— Echo (@EchoDoesRadio) July 6, 2026
I use to really fuck with lil Wayne but him crying about not getting the superbowl and this how he’s giving it up a year later… I fear the right decision was made https://t.co/5JcXQk9eLg
— just a guy (@justguyable) July 7, 2026
Lil Wayne completely not showing up for 1 concert, then showing up 2 and a half hours late for the next one… but him, his loser ass fans and Coke lady and hers were saying he deserved to perform at the motherfuckin Super Bowl. right right sure
— (@NOTTOCRASH) July 6, 2026
Now that I think about it, Lil Wayne was super late when I saw him at OMF too
— Dr. E (@Nisha_LJ) July 5, 2026
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