Nicki Minaj recently shared a heartfelt message for Lil Wayne after he declared her the “greatest female rapper ever.” During an interview on the popular podcast All the Smoke, hosted by former NBA stars Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, Wayne expressed his admiration for Minaj. When asked to rank Nicki among female MCs, he responded, “Ain’t nobody [messing] with Nicki. They come after.” His unwavering confidence in her talent sparked a wave of emotion and gratitude from Minaj.
Nicki Minaj’s Heartfelt Response to Lil Wayne’s Praise
Upon seeing Lil Wayne’s comments, Nicki took to Instagram to share her appreciation. She posted clips from the interview and captioned it with a touching message, calling him the “greatest rapper of all time.” “I’ll give u a dollar if you can find a lie,” she wrote, highlighting the strong belief and support he has always shown her. She continued, “When the greatest rapper of all time believed & still believes in you… I sure did lean on your confidence & u sure were ALWAYS there.”
Nicki also expressed her gratitude for Wayne’s constant willingness to collaborate, saying, “Til this day- when I send you smthng you send a verse bakk.” She concluded her post with heartfelt praise, tagging Lil Wayne with, “we love you so much. We thank you so much. Long live the BAR! Bar for Bar.”
Lil Wayne on Discovering Nicki Minaj
In his All the Smoke interview, Lil Wayne reminisced about his journey to find new talent for Young Money, specifically seeking a New York female artist. Wayne revealed he had two requirements: she couldn’t sound like Foxy Brown or Lil’ Kim. When he came across Nicki’s music, he noticed her distinct style. “Nicki was sounding like me. She was changing her voice up,” he recalled, impressed by her ability to push creative boundaries.
Wayne further elaborated, “This rare. New York female artists, I had to keep telling ’em, ‘Yo, don’t do that, don’t say that.’” However, Nicki’s versatility and willingness to “talk this weird [stuff]” in a way that echoed his own made her a standout. Recognizing her uniqueness, he knew she was the perfect fit for Young Money.
The Rise of Global Superstars: Lil Wayne on Nicki Minaj and Drake
Lil Wayne also reflected on signing both Drake and Nicki Minaj in the late 2000s, remarking on their remarkable journey to global superstardom. While he acknowledged that he didn’t anticipate the full extent of their success, he remembered how they both leaned on his confidence. “They always leaned on that — they always leaned on my confidence I instilled in them,” he shared, comparing it to a mentor role.
Through his support and belief in their potential, Wayne gave both artists a foundation to explore their creativity and succeed on a massive scale. Today, Nicki Minaj and Drake stand as pillars in the rap industry, and Wayne’s words of encouragement continue to be a source of inspiration. This mutual respect between Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne is a testament to their deep bond and shared dedication to hip-hop excellence.
