Lil Wayne’s recent appearance in a music video wearing The Weeknd’s XO chain has fans buzzing with speculation.
The video for “high3r,” a collaboration with Mike WiLL Made-It and Lil Yachty, features Wayne sporting a diamond chain that prominently displays The Weeknd’s XO logo. This visual shoutout did not go unnoticed, as The Weeknd himself took to social media to salute Lil Wayne’s homage, calling him the ‘G.O.A.T.’ on Instagram.
Fans, however, were quick to read between the sparkles of that chain and question Wayne’s intentions. Given the ongoing feud between Drake and The Weeknd—marked by lyrical shots on tracks like “Push Ups” and “Family Matters”—some fans saw this as a possible betrayal. One social media user commented, ‘Treachery is afoot,’ while another asked, ‘Make this make sense?’
The debate kept growing with some fans convinced of a rift between Lil Wayne and Drake. One person wrote, ‘Yeah, Wayne and Drake definitely got beef.’ Despite the accusations, others took a more humorous angle. A fan joked, ‘Wayne the type to walk in the middle of a shootout and not know wtf going on [crying face emoji].’
Meanwhile, it’s worth noting that Wayne had previously shown his allegiance to Drake in his feud with Kendrick Lamar. Just last month, while performing “The Motto” in Las Vegas, Wayne held up his OVO chain and altered the lyrics of Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us” to ‘they don’t like us.’ This had seemed to signal where Wayne’s loyalty lay.
Further entangling matters is the convoluted history involving Lil Wayne, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar. In his 2016 book, Wayne recounted the pain of discovering that Drake had slept with his then-girlfriend before they started dating. Although Wayne noted that it hurt irrespective of who the person was, this revelation it surely adds layers of complexity to their relationships.
With Lil Wayne’s recent interaction with The Weeknd and his previous support for Drake, fans are left to speculate on his true alliances. Whether a simple fashion choice or a deeper statement, Wayne’s actions continue stirring the pot in the world of hip-hop.
