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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Emmanuel Morilla

Lil Wayne Denies Engagement to 23-Year-Old, Says Split Was About Being a 'Burden' — Read His Exact Words

Rapper Lil Wayne has clarified that he was never engaged to Madi Cannon, telling fans he ended their 'beautiful' relationship because he 'didn’t want to be such a burden on such an amazing person'. (Credit: Screenshot/@liltunechi/Instagram)

Rap star Lil Wayne has told fans he is not engaged to 23-year-old influencer Madi Cannon, confirming in a video posted on 5 July 2026: 'I'm not engaged. No.' He said the relationship ended because he did not want to be a 'burden', calling it 'a beautiful thing going with an amazing person.'

Lil Wayne's relationship with Cannon had already drawn online attention before he addressed the speculation directly, and the clarification quickly became a talking point across celebrity news outlets. The split comes as Wayne returns to the road, giving the announcement added relevance for fans following both his personal life and his tour schedule.

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