Lil Wayne Declares Himself the Rap Equivalent of LeBron James

Lil Wayne Draws Parallels with LeBron James in Exclusive Bleacher Report Interview

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In an exclusive conversation with Taylor Rooks for Bleacher Report, Lil Wayne opened up about his perspective on his place in the rap game, comparing himself to none other than NBA icon LeBron James. When asked about potential rap counterparts, Weezy was unwavering in his choice, dismissing suggestions of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kevin Durant, and Steph Curry.

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Defending his comparison, Lil Wayne pointed to the shared journey of both himself and LeBron, starting as young teenagers honing their skills and maintaining a spot at the top of their respective games. Weezy emphasized, “I would say that I’m like a LeBron. I dropped my first solo album when I was 14, and that’s the same album I’m talking about that went platinum. And I’ve been doing this at this pace of higher ever since, just like him.”

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Drawing inspiration from Tom Brady’s enduring legacy, Lil Wayne recalled the constant speculation surrounding Brady’s retirement despite his continued success. He noted, “You remember Tom Brady, it was every year, even though he was winning the Super Bowl and all that, it still was, ‘Is this the year he’s gonna retire?’”

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Acknowledging the curiosity of his fans about his next project rather than retirement plans, Lil Wayne also weighed in on the future face of the NBA post-LeBron era. According to Weezy, “To me, I think the obvious answer is Ja [Morant]. The NBA is entertainment. What I mean by that is there was always Michael Jordan, and that was, you know, like God.” He added, “Ja’s teams are actually competitive when he’s there and when he’s doing his thing.”