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Lil Wayne Says He’s Single, Denies Engagement Rumors, Explains Health Reason for Missing Tour Kickoff Show
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Culture/The Apex Times/Jul 6, 2:19 PM EDT

Lil Wayne Says He’s Single, Denies Engagement Rumors, Explains Health Reason for Missing Tour Kickoff Show

In an Instagram video posted July 5, Lil Wayne addressed speculation about his relationship status and said epilepsy-related migraine symptoms kept him from performing at the start of his tour.

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Lil Wayne took to Instagram to address two sets of rumors circulating around him, clarifying that he is single and not engaged, and explaining why he was absent from the tour kickoff show in Maine earlier this week. The statements were included in a video posted Sunday, July 5, and reported Monday by Billboard.

In the video, Wayne said he is not engaged and described ending his relationship with Madi Cannon. He said he had a “beautiful thing” with Cannon but that they decided to part, adding that he wanted to avoid being “such a burden” on her. Billboard reported that Wayne framed the decision in the context of his concerns about how his life and health circumstances could affect the relationship.

Billboard also reported that Wayne, 43, appeared to begin dating Cannon earlier in the year and that speculation about an engagement surfaced in May. The report said Cannon, 23, posted a selfie to her Instagram Story showing Wayne last week, and that Skip Bayless posted a photo including Wayne to X on June 29, adding to public uncertainty about Wayne’s relationship status.

Separately, Wayne explained his absence from the Maine show that kicked off his tour on June 30. In the video, Billboard reported, he said the issue was health-related, specifically epilepsy and its triggers. Wayne said he had not had a seizure in years but that seizure triggers can include severe migraines.

According to Billboard’s account of Wayne’s remarks, he said he had a “f-king migraine” the night of the show and was advised not to get in the air. The report tied the explanation to his history of epilepsy-related seizures, describing epilepsy and migraines as connected factors that can affect whether he can travel or perform.

The Instagram statements also included Wayne performing and talking in a studio setting, with Billboard describing him having a “jam session” with his guitar during the video. The timing of the video, one day after the July 5 posting date and immediately after the June 30 kickoff show, suggested Wayne was aiming to address both personal rumors and the missed-performance question directly with his audience.

Billboard’s report did not indicate that additional medical documentation or tour updates were released beyond Wayne’s comments in the Instagram video. As of the publication of the Billboard story, the next onstage appearance would be expected to follow the tour schedule, though specific dates beyond the June 30 kickoff were not described in the provided reporting.

Why It Matters

  • Public attention on celebrity relationship status can quickly turn into rumor-driven narratives, and Wayne’s remarks sought to correct misinformation in real time for his audience.
  • The explanation for missing a major tour date tied the decision to health and seizure triggers, raising visibility around epilepsy-related safety considerations for live performance and travel.
  • Fans and event partners often rely on credible, direct communications when an artist cancels or is absent, and Wayne’s video functioned as that primary update.
  • The episode underscores how health conditions can affect touring logistics, particularly travel timing and readiness for performance after acute symptoms like migraine.

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Key Facts

  • Lil Wayne posted an Instagram video on July 5 addressing both his relationship status and his absence from the tour kickoff show in Maine.
  • Wayne said he is single and denied being engaged to Madi Cannon.
  • Billboard reported that Wayne ended his relationship with Cannon and said they decided to part, describing a desire not to be a burden.
  • Billboard reported that Wayne, 43, began dating Cannon, 23, earlier this year and that engagement rumors circulated in May.
  • Wayne said he missed the June 30 Maine tour kickoff show because he has epilepsy and experienced migraine symptoms that acted as a trigger.
  • Billboard reported Wayne said he had a migraine and was advised not to travel by air that night.
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