Lil Wayne Is Your Favorite Rapper’s Favorite Rapper—And We’ve Got Receipts

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Rappers don’t just admire Lil Wayne—they worship him. From Chance the Rapper to 2 Chainz, hip-hop heavyweights have gone on record naming Weezy as their #1. As Tha Carter VI approaches, we’ve rounded up the moments where your favorite MCs crowned Lil Wayne as the undisputed GOAT.

No one’s had a bigger impact on this generation of rap stars than Lil Wayne. His flow, punchlines, and relentless work ethic shaped an era. You can hear his influence in the voices of today’s biggest names—because they’ve said it themselves.

Chance the Rapper called Wayne the “best rapper alive.” 2 Chainz said Wayne was his favorite and honored him with a collab album. G Herbo, Ice Cube, and even dancehall legend Vybz Kartel all named him their top rapper. And this isn’t hearsay—we’ve got the clips to prove it.

Wayne didn’t just break records. He built blueprints. Whether it was mixtape culture, auto-tune flows, or lyrical dexterity, he set the tone. And rappers across the map still give him his flowers.

Scroll down to watch the moments these stars gave Wayne his due. Then tell us: Who’s your GOAT—and what’s your favorite Lil Wayne bar of all time?

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