Lil Wayne Says He Refused To Get Bodied By Eminem On Their Collaborations
Lil Wayne and Eminem both made their rap debuts in the late 1990s. The careers of both MCs began earlier in the decade. Nevertheless, The Hot Boys’ Weezy dropped their breakthrough solo, Tha Block Is Hot, the same year Marshall Mathers released The Slim Shady LP. Mannie Fresh and Dr. Dre, two well-known seasoned producers, oversaw the work of each performer. Over the following ten years, each musician shot to popularity from that point on.
Even though some hip-hop fans might have thought it strange, Eminem and Wayne collaborated on multiple projects together in the 1990s. Em, Weezy, Kanye West, and Wayne’s protégé Drake collaborated on the smash hit “Forever” from 2009. Marshall made an appearance on Wayne’s rock song “Drop The World” later that year. After a year, Tunechi paid it forward by contributing a feature verse to “No Love.”
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When Wayne made an appearance on Drink Champs (episode #195) to promote the release of his album Funeral on January 31, he talked about how competitive he feels with Eminem. Lil Wayne states, “I did a few joints with Em, that’s my man.” Co-host N.O.R.E. brings up Eminem’s tendency to outrap his partners, a notion that was made public by Nas during JAY-Z’s dispute with the rapper.
At 35:30, N.O.R.E. remarks, “You’re probably the only person that did a record with Em that [the fans] said that Em didn’t body.” “What are your thoughts on that?” Busta Rhymes and Lil Wayne are slaying this song with fire in their bellies.
In response, Wayne says, “I can honestly say that I expected [to defend myself].” That place is like a championship game once you step on it. After you win, people ask you, “How are you feeling?” I expected my game plan to succeed when I came in with it. Yes, I attempted to tackle it that way, saying things like, “Nah, you’re not gonna do me [like] this,” when you give a song to Em. Thus, I will also fully disclose everything. You’re not going to do that for me; either we’re going to be right here with it and create a gorgeous, amazing song. There was never any mention of [people bodying each other]; all I did was make sure he didn’t body me since that boy is a monster.
When N.O.R.E. inquires about Wayne’s competitiveness, the guest replies, “Yeah,” with wide eyes. Drake, his student, is included in that, he continues. “All day long. When he sends [the beat], I make sure he understands that. “Make sure your mother isn’t hearing this.”
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Wayne also attributes his passion of competition to his adopted father Birdman and mentor. Prior to discussing Em in particular, Weezy mentioned that the co-founder of Cash Money Records usually placed the finest verses at the start of Hot Boys tracks. “While being in Hot Boys was amazing, I still treated it like a school.” That’s an exam: “My verse is going to be the hardest, so when I get to that studio, I’m going to pass the test.” Additionally, Baby’s priority was always to go first for himself.That always told us which line of yours he liked best. Now turn back and listen to how I begin each song.
