Drake takes a trip down memory lane, celebrating Lil Wayne’s unwavering support during their early days at Young Money.
- A 2009 video resurfaces, showing Lil Wayne introducing his Young Money crew, including a young Drake and Nicki Minaj.
- Drake shares this video, calling Wayne the ‘most supportive boss’ and reminisces about the early days.
- Journalist Jayson Rodriguez provides more context on the video, describing the challenges of getting the interview.
- Drake has consistently shown admiration for Wayne, even celebrating his 39th birthday with heartfelt tributes.
Drake got into the Throwback Thursday spirit by sharing a 2009 video of Lil Wayne introducing his Young Money signees. The clip featured a young Drake listing off his aliases and passing the mic to Nicki Minaj, with Wayne playing the crowd cheerleader.
Drake captioned the clip, ‘We were so lucky to have the most supportive boss in the game, always gassed us up.’ He’s clearly still grateful for Wayne’s encouragement during those formative years.
Journalist Jayson Rodriguez added context by commenting on Instagram. He shared how he wrangled the Young Money crew for MTVu’s spring break and later interviewed Drake for his first US TV appearance. It was quite an era indeed.
The video wasn’t just a nostalgic trip for Drake but also a testament to Wayne’s leadership. His enthusiasm and support for his artists were evident as he hyped up Drake and made playful noises during Nicki’s turn on the mic.
Drake’s admiration for Wayne is no secret. He celebrated Wayne’s 39th birthday with a heartfelt toast, expressing how much of a brother, mentor, and idol Wayne has been to him. He shared his nervousness and deep respect when speaking about Wayne.
Photos from the birthday bash showed Drake, Lil Wayne, Young Money president Mack Maine, and Wayne’s former manager Cortez Bryant celebrating together. Drake even held up one of Wayne’s ‘Best Rapper Alive’ bandanas in a group photo.
The mutual admiration continues, with Wayne defending Drake on The Richard Sherman Podcast. He joked that Drake gets hate for being light-skinned, pointing out it’s just ‘American history.’ The bond between these two rappers is powerful and deep-rooted.
Lil Wayne’s support for Drake and the Young Money crew is a testament to his leadership and lasting impact on the hip hop world.
