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What an exciting day to be a UNC fan! You’re just scrolling through Instagram, and there it is! A Lil Wayne video you least expect. Get this. When Bill Belichick was named the new HC for the Tar Heels football program, you’d think he’d be quietly drawing up coverages and sipping on black coffee. But no, he’s out there making moves. Big celebrity ones. 

The Lollipop rapper strutted into UNC’s football facility like he just signed a national letter of intent. And who’s welcoming him? None other than the hoodie-wearing legend himself. We’re talking 6x Super Bowl champ Bill Belichick now calling shots in Chapel Hill. And somehow, he’s got Tunechi rocking Carolina Blue. 

UNC couldn’t be prouder when they posted an Instagram reel on April 5 that lit up their timeline. Set to the background of Lil Wayne’s 2005 hit release Fireman, the caption reads—“Shhh…The Fireman Coming. 🔥” The video captured him receiving a customized TUNECHI No. 17 UNC jersey as Bill Belichick posed with the acclaimed rapper. Just like that, the Tar Heels football program wasn’t just relevant—it was cool again! 

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And guess who was right there soaking in the spotlight? Bill Belichick’s 24-year-old GF Jordon. She threw up a celeb-style photo of the trio on IG with a 12-word caption that couldn’t have been more Gen Z if she tried — “I didn’t realize this was a bucket list item until I did. 🧁🏄🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️Talk about a moment! What makes it more memorable? Her birthday is on April 4. She also received her own No. 24 jersey with her name on it. Plus a large bouquet of red roses from her beloved. What a birthday to remember.

Lil Wayne’s visit isn’t just a flex for the cameras. It was a full-circle cultural moment. Some of his lyrics literally bleed UNC Blue. Throw it back to his Best of Me remix from the SQ4 Mixtape. Three, two, one: Carolina Blue kicks, Carolina Blue fitted Carolina Blue whip, Carolina Blue twenties Carolina Blue seats, Carolina Blue ice Carolina Blue bike, Carolina Blue lights Carolina Blue Jersey, Carolina Blue gator.” And while basketball may be his first love, football’s getting the glow-up.

After Bill Belichick faced criticism for taking up the UNC HC job, Lil Wayne showed his support. “Man much respect 2da GOAT coach Billy Belichick! Not sure why they’re all hatin but I believe it to be envy and just a bunch of folks that don’t know how to simply say ‘congratulations’ or nada,” he posted. And this latest development is much to the excitement of fans.

From Colorado hype to Bill Belichick’s Carolina heat

It’s no secret. Lil Wayne was getting love at Colorado too. So this shift is giving UNC fans reasons to push Deion Sanders’ squad to the backseat, as this user wrote, “Colorado… take a backseat… it’s our turn now.” If you missed it, Coach Prime handed him a Buffs Tunechi No. 17 jersey during his live performance on Fox Sports in September 2023. 

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The star rapper then led Colorado out into the field for a Big Noon Kickoff game, rocking his custom jersey. “Just when you thought it was cool to go to Colorado Games…..welcome to Chapel Hill,” another fan commented. Yeah. Colorado was the place to be, hosting celebs like The Rock and Offset, among others. But it’s time for a change. 

Since Bill Belichick took over UNC in December, the vibe around the program has shifted. This person put it best by saying, “Oh my, our program is actually desirable again😂” Fans are no strangers to hype during basketball season, but football? It’s always been more of a side quest until Bill Belichick came in and flipped the script. 

UNC has had some big guests, sure. But Lil Wayne pulling up? “That is actually the last person I would expect to be in the hill and I’ve seen Obama there twice😂,” another excited fan typed. This truly is a different level of unexpected. 

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And maybe this is the best of the bunch. From Colorado to UNC. “I Didn’t know Weezy was in the Transfer Portal!!😂😂🔥🔥🔥,” another person joked. If there were portal power rankings, Bill Belichick just landed the No. 1 hype man in the nation. 

What started as a curious hire of Bill Belichick is quickly turning into college football’s wildest storyline. If you’re a Tar Heels fan, it feels like a new era. One that’s cooler, louder, and yeah… desirable again. 

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