In a recent interview on All The Smoke, Lil Wayne, the mentor of Nicki Minaj, openly praised her as the greatest female rapper of all time, echoing Billboard’s recognition of her talent. Lil Wayne’s unwavering faith in Nicki’s abilities played a pivotal role in propelling her to the pinnacle of the hip-hop industry.
Co-hosts Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson posed the question to Lil Wayne, asking him to identify the greatest female rapper ever, to which he confidently replied, “Ain’t nobody f***ing with Nicki. They come after.”
Lil Wayne’s endorsement of Nicki Minaj shouldn’t come as a surprise, considering the instrumental role he played in her career. In response to his endorsement, Nicki took to Instagram to express her gratitude. She shared various clips from the interview, including one in which Lil Wayne discussed his discovery of her and Drake.
Lil Wayne admitted that he hadn’t anticipated their immense success but wanted to showcase their potential. “I also didn’t know they would be Drake and Nicki like I didn’t know that. But I was more excited, I wanted them to see what they could be. They always leaned on that — they always leaned on my confidence I instilled in them,” he explained.
Nicki Minaj, acknowledging Lil Wayne’s unwavering support throughout the years and his belief in her talent, penned a heartfelt message on Instagram. She thanked Lil Wayne for his early faith in her career and for consistently being there for her. In her post, she wrote, “I’ll give u a dollar if you can find a lie‼️‼️‼️‼️ …When the greatest rapper of all time believed & still believes in you. 🥹♥️ I sure did lean on your confidence & u sure were ALWAYS there. Til this day- when I send you smthng you send a verse bakk. @liltunechi ♥️ we love you so much. We thank you so much. Hat Long live the BAR! Bar for Bar. No pun intended,”
During the interview, Lil Wayne revealed details about discovering Nicki Minaj while assembling the Young Money roster. He specifically sought a female rapper from New York who possessed a distinct style different from that of Lil Kim or Foxy Brown. Lil Wayne explained, “And when I heard, Nicki was sounding like me. She was changing her voice up, I was like, ‘Okay.’ Like, I ain’t never seen this. This rare. New York female artists, I had to keep telling ’em, ‘Yo, don’t do that, don’t say that.'”
By recognizing Nicki Minaj’s exceptional talent and expressing his support publicly, Lil Wayne has not only solidified their bond but also reaffirmed her standing as the greatest female rapper in the industry. Their mentor-mentee relationship continues to thrive, with Lil Wayne’s influence still evident in Nicki’s music today.
2 comments
[…] Nicki Minaj, rapper, and lyricist, has always embraced her body as a significant part of her image. However, recent developments suggest a potential shift in her perspective. After experiencing pressure early in her career to enhance her figure, Minaj has been open about her past cosmetic procedures. […]
[…] often draw inspiration from their favorite counterparts, even in the early stages of their careers. Lil Wayne, too, had his moments of resemblance to Jay-Z, as per Birdman’s alleged observations. Although […]