Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Caleb Williams fired back at rap legend Lil Wayne after the New Orleans native went on a viral rant over the Green Bay Packers’ Wild Card playoff loss to the Bears at Lambeau Field, a game played on Saturday, January 10, during the NFL postseason.[2][3] The exchange unfolded on social media after Williams led Chicago to a comeback win, sparking a rare crossover feud between an NFL newcomer and one of hip-hop’s most visible sports superfans.[2][3][6]
According to Pro Football Network, Lil Wayne — a lifelong Packers supporter — was already frustrated after Green Bay blew a 21–3 halftime lead and fell 31–27 to Chicago in the Wild Card matchup, a collapse he called out while blasting the team’s defense.[2][6] Following the loss, Wayne took his frustration directly at Williams on X (formerly Twitter), reportedly writing that the Packers had just lost a playoff game “to a n***a w purple nails” before adding, “we fkn suk bear a**! Bare a**!!! We don’t deserve to be in the playoffs. Straight like that.”[3][5] HotNewHipHop notes that Wayne’s shot referenced Williams’ frequently discussed painted nails, a style choice that has followed the quarterback from college into the league.[3]
Williams didn’t stay silent. According to HotNewHipHop and Total Pro Sports, the Bears QB saw the post and clapped back with a minimalist but pointed troll: he quote-tweeted Lil Wayne with a snowflake emoji and superhero emoji, followed by the hashtag #DaBears.[3][5] On Tap Sports Net adds that the icy response tapped into Williams’ “Iceman” persona, leaning into the nickname as he celebrated his first playoff victory over Chicago’s oldest rival.[1][4] Fans on social media reportedly flooded the replies, with Packers faithful lamenting the loss and Bears supporters praising Williams for standing up to the Young Money icon.[3][5]
The moment underscores how deeply hip-hop and NFL culture remain intertwined. Lil Wayne’s Packers fandom dates back to their Super Bowl XXXI win in his hometown of New Orleans, and he has long been one of Green Bay’s loudest celebrity voices.[3][6] Now, his frustration has inadvertently helped elevate Caleb Williams’ profile beyond sports, positioning the Bears rookie as both a rising on-field threat and a new figure in rap-adjacent sports discourse. As Chicago prepares for its next postseason matchup, all eyes will be on whether Williams can keep backing up his online bravado — and whether Lil Wayne will have more to say if the Bears’ playoff run continues.[2][3][6]
