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Lil Wayne pays tribute to Linda Cohn on her retirement from ESPN

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 4:59 AM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Lil Wayne pays tribute to Linda Cohn on her retirement from ESPN
Summary

Linda Cohn, a longtime SportsCenter anchor, received a heartfelt video tribute from rapper Lil Wayne during her retirement night on June 27, 2026. He expressed gratitude for Cohn, stating that her passion for hockey inspired him to follow the sport. Alongside numerous tributes, Wayne noted their friendship and acknowledged that Cohn has always shown him support. Cohn, retiring after 34 years at ESPN, was touched by the recognition from the rapper, who previously mentioned her in a song. This farewell is part of a broader celebration of Cohn's career, highlighting her significant impact on sports broadcasting.

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  • •Linda Cohn retires after 34 years at ESPN on June 27, 2026.
  • •Lil Wayne praised Cohn in a video message during her retirement.
  • •He credited her with inspiring his interest in hockey.
  • •Tributes for Cohn came from various figures, reflecting her impact.
  • •Cohn has developed a friendship with Lil Wayne over the years.
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  • 4:59 AMYahoo Sports — What Lil Wayne said in heartfelt message to ESPN’s Linda Cohn on night of host’s retirement
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Longtime SportsCenter anchor received a message from a surprising fan upon her retirement.

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