Demonstrating the respect he has for both fighters, Lil Wayne valued the chance to support Dustin Poirier during his epic retirement fight, but also celebrated Max Holloway for his success in the UFC 318 headliner.
The musician, real name Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., was originally set to put on a show for the fans as ‘The Diamond’ made his final walk to the octagon. Instead, the 42-year-old only accompanied his fellow Louisianan to the cage during his walkout.
While he didn’t get to live up to the original plan of his rumored involvement, Lil Wayne played a much bigger role throughout the UFC 318 event and beyond.
Dustin Poirier entered the octagon for the final time with a mashup of James Brown’s “The Boss” and Lil Wayne’s “Can’t Be Broke”, with the latter walking beside him to the octagon.
Check out Poirier’s iconic walkout in the video below.
Despite not getting a fairytale ending to his career in mixed martial arts, Dustin Poirier put on an all-timer with Max Holloway.
As Holloway was announced the winner on the judges’ scorecards, Lil Wayne joined an exclusive list alongside Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Mark Coleman, and inaugural champion Jorge Masvidal to present the BMF title to the winner.
Wayne was honored to do so, wrapping the belt around Max Holloway’s waist following his five-round war with Dustin Poirier on Saturday.
KEEPING HIS BELT 💪@BlessedMMA earns the UD victory tonight in enemy territory![ #UFC318 ] pic.twitter.com/lJlBTpYOWU
— UFC (@ufc) July 20, 2025
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After all was said and done on an eventful UFC 318, Max Holloway was just one of many who showed their respect to Dustin Poirier, giving the MMA legend his flowers.
While it was Poirier’s night, Lil Wayne stole some of the spotlight with his presence in the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.
As they celebrated their victory backstage, Max Holloway, his wife, and his son Rush posed for a picture with the hip hop icon Lil Wayne.
