Behind Drake’s Bars: Was It Lil Wayne All Along? His Son Says So

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A new claim from Lil Wayne’s son is stirring up conversation around Drake’s catalog.

Novi Carter, the son of the rap legend, recently told YouTuber TrillMarty that his dad wrote “most” of Drake’s lyrics. “My dad wrote most of [Drake’s] sh*t, I mean, on God,” Novi said. “If it wasn’t for my pops, there wouldn’t be no Drake. I mean, there probably would be a Drake, but he wouldn’t be where he’s at, though.”

He followed that up by saying, “No disrespect to Drake, he hard,” giving credit to Drake while still backing up his statement. Novi didn’t offer details on which songs Wayne may have helped write, and as of now, neither Drake nor Lil Wayne has commented on the claim.

Even without specifics, the relationship between the two rappers is well known. Weezy was the one who brought the “6 God” into the game, signing him to Young Money in 2009 and helping launch his rise to stardom. From there, the pair delivered several big collaborations that helped define their careers.

One of their earliest major moments was “Forever,” where Drake shared a track with Wayne, Kanye West, and Eminem. It was a huge look for Drake, who was still proving himself at the time. Not long after, they linked up again on “Miss Me” from Drake’s debut album *Thank Me Later*, giving fans one of the first true glimpses of their creative connection.

In 2010, when Lil Wayne went to jail on a weapons charge, Drake stepped up and held the Young Money crew down. That time was a turning point, as Drake began to carve out his own lane and show he could carry the spotlight on his own.

After Wayne’s release, the chemistry between the two continued. Their 2011 track “She Will” showed a darker, more introspective side, with Drake’s smooth hook leading into one of Wayne’s more serious verses. Then in 2014, they linked up again on “Believe Me,” a fan favorite that built anticipation for Tha Carter V.

Whether Wayne actually wrote most of Drizzy’s lyrics or not, one thing is clear, their partnership helped shape a new era in Hip-Hop. Drake might have blown up regardless, but with Wayne backing him early on, his rise to superstardom came a lot quicker.