Lil Wayne’s Son Claims His Dad Wrote “Most” of Drake’s Lyrics: “If It Wasn’t for My Pops, There Wouldn’t Be No Drake”
A surprising claim from Lil Wayne’s son, Novi Carter, has stirred debate in the hip-hop world. In a recent interview with YouTuber TrillMarty, Novi alleged that his legendary father wrote the majority of Drake’s early lyrics—suggesting that the rise of the Canadian superstar might not have happened the same way without Weezy behind the pen.
“My dad wrote most of [Drake’s] shit. I mean, on God,” Novi said in the now-viral video. “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.”
While the statement shocked many fans, Novi was quick to clarify that he meant no disrespect. “No disrespect to Drake. He hard,” he added.
Novi didn’t go into detail about which tracks Wayne allegedly ghostwrote, nor did he provide any concrete evidence. Still, his comments have ignited speculation and reignited long-standing debates over ghostwriting in rap—a topic that has dogged Drake since his early days in the spotlight.
As of now, neither Lil Wayne nor Drake have responded to the claim. But the bond between the two has always appeared genuine and strong. Drake has publicly expressed nothing but admiration for Wayne, crediting him with launching his career and calling him both a mentor and an idol.
In 2021, Drake honored Wayne during his 39th birthday celebration with a heartfelt toast. “I still, to this day, get nervous speaking about this man because, at the end of the day, as much of a brother and a mentor as he is to me, he’s still my idol,” Drake said. “We don’t get a chance to gather as a family much anymore.”
Drizzy even posted pictures from the event on Instagram, including a photo of himself wearing Wayne’s iconic “Best Rapper Alive” bandana. He captioned it simply, “YM FOREVER AND EVER.”
Lil Wayne has been equally supportive of Drake over the years. In 2024, he named Drake in his top five rappers of all time, even placing him ahead of Kendrick Lamar—a ranking that sparked its own round of conversation among fans and critics.
Wayne also addressed why he believes Drake is often unfairly targeted in hip-hop. On The Richard Sherman Podcast, he said, “He red, he light-skinned. That’s just American history… I hated on all light-skinned dudes in school. So yeah, it’s American history, man.”
Despite Novi’s bold claims, the decades-long relationship between Wayne and Drake remains one of the most influential partnerships in modern rap history. Whether or not Wayne ever penned bars for Drizzy, the mutual respect between the two is undeniable—and has helped shape the sound of a generation.
