Lil Wayne Addresses Kendrick Lamar’s “Wacced Out Murals” Reference

Lil Wayne has broken his silence on Kendrick Lamar’s recent reference to him in the song “Wacced Out Murals,” and it seems there’s no animosity between the two rap legends.

The dynamic between Lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar has added an intriguing layer to Lamar’s ongoing conflict with Drake. While Lamar has made it clear that he holds little respect for Drake, his relationship with Lil Wayne is more nuanced. Kendrick has acknowledged Wayne as an influential figure in his musical upbringing, even referencing him on the opening track of his new album, GNX. Fans have debated whether Lamar’s lyrics about Weezy were intended as a diss or a subtle nod to Lil Wayne’s legacy, especially with Wayne’s hometown hosting the upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Show, where Lamar will perform. Finally, Lil Wayne has shared his perspective on the matter.

Lil Wayne’s Response

Appearing on The Skip Bayless Show, Lil Wayne addressed Lamar’s reference and clarified there’s no bad blood. He dismissed any notion of offense regarding Kendrick’s mention of him in the song. In “Wacced Out Murals,” Lamar raps, “Used to bump Tha Carter III, I held my Rollie chain proud. Irony, I think my hard work let Lil Wayne down.” While Wayne admitted he hadn’t listened to the song before the interview, hearing the lyrics read aloud gave him clarity.

Wayne took the reference as a sign of respect. “He’s a fan, like I’m a fan,” he explained. “He saw, like everybody else, how much it meant to me. I think that’s all he meant.”

Mutual Respect

Lil Wayne went on to elaborate, emphasizing that he understood Lamar’s perspective. “I understand those words,” Weezy said. “He made it there… His hard work is the reason he made it there.” Wayne’s gracious interpretation aligns with Kendrick’s past comments about the rapper. In a 2022 interview with The Coveteur, Lamar referred to Wayne as the “greatest” and credited him with shaping hip-hop culture in immeasurable ways.

“We was just huge, still to this day, huge Lil Wayne fans,” Lamar shared in the interview. “Lil Wayne is the greatest. Not only because of his music but also because of the culture he put behind it. It was a big part of what he was talking about, so we always hold Wayne in high regard.”

Wayne responded to those remarks on Twitter at the time, calling Kendrick a “real one.”

The Bigger Picture

The mutual admiration between Lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar underscores the respect shared among hip-hop’s elite. Despite speculation and fan theories, it’s clear that Lamar’s reference in “Wacced Out Murals” was not meant to slight Wayne but to highlight the significance of their shared journey in hip-hop. With both artists continuing to shape the culture, their bond reflects the best of what the genre has to offer: mutual inspiration and respect.