Lil Wayne Talks "Kant Nobody" Collab, Says He Deserves No. 1 On "Top 50" List

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"I will tell you that I am a motherf*cking [No. 1]. Everybody whose names you named, they also know I’m No. 1. Go ask 'em. They know what it is."

Are you ready for the next Weezy era? This week, fans were in a frenzy after Lil Wayne announced that he, Swizz Beatz, and the late DMX were featured on a new single, "Kant Nobody." It's an anticipated release that has Hip Hop buzzing, and Weezy sat down with Zane Lowe for Apple Music to discuss the new single. Wayne, Swizz, and DMX's imprints in the culture are unmatched, and the Young Money icon suggests this collaboration was a no-brainer.

"That’s my brother, first of all…Swizz," said Wayne. The pair have collided in the studio to create megahits in the past, and "Kant Nobody" is expected to match that success. "That's the way we work. We got a billion bangers and just pick one to put out whenever we feel like it." He then mentioned his social media presence or lack thereof. "Everyone around me knows that I don’t do social media."

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"With that said, the world can end, and if it ends on social media, I would not know," the Rap icon further stated. "I’d still be walking around. If it doesn’t happen through sports, I don’t know it happened." Weezy quickly moved on to Billboard and Vibe's "Top 50 Greatest Rappers of All Time" list. It was a collection that caused a stir online. "With that said, my bro Mac said he was a little upset about something that came out about rap or something like that? I don’t even know about lists."

It goes unsaid that Lil Wayne did, indeed, make the Top 10. However, some argued that he should have been higher than No. 7. He agreed. "Man, who the hell is before me? Was the list including all Hip Hop, like before and after as well? I can deal with that… I will tell you that I am a motherf*cking [No. 1]. Everybody whose names you named, they also know I’m No. 1. Go ask 'em. They know what it is."

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BEVERLY HILLS, CA - FEBRUARY 4, 2023: The audience is on its feet as Lil Wayne performs during the Pre-Grammy Gala at the Beverly Hilton on February 4, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)

Additionally, Wayne teased his upcoming release, Tha Carter VI. "Everybody already know… you already know… come on… it’s Carter VI," he said. "I never even imagined. That didn’t even sound right years ago. I can’t believe we’re at Carter VI. My fans know I give my all. Go listen to my last feature and know it’s gonna be a thousand times better than that."

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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