When you’re a living legend like Lil Wayne, comparisons to hip-hop giants like Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G. are inevitable. Recently, in a viral interview clip making rounds online, Weezy was asked the bold question:
“Do you think you’re greater than 2Pac and Biggie?”
The crowd went silent. The internet braced itself.
Lil Wayne, never short on confidence but known for his respect for the culture, gave a surprisingly humble yet sharp response:
“I’m not here to be better than legends. I’m here because of them.”
He continued:
“Pac and Big laid the foundation. I just built my own castle on that ground. Different eras, different impact—but same love for the game.”
It was a response that silenced critics and earned applause from both fans and fellow artists. Wayne acknowledged that greatness can exist in multiple forms—and that comparisons, while inevitable, don’t always capture the full truth. He even joked:
“I got more bars than jail cells, but Pac had poetry, and Big had stories. I just brought the punchlines and pain in my own way.”
What makes Wayne’s stance special is that while he has every stat to back a claim to GOAT status—100+ Billboard hits, a Grammy shelf, platinum records, and a generation of artists he directly inspired—he remains grounded in the culture that birthed him.
This moment once again reminded the world why Lil Wayne is not just a rapper but a cultural cornerstone. Whether or not he’s “greater” than Pac or Biggie depends on who you ask. But if influence, longevity, and lyrical evolution count—Weezy F. Baby deserves his own throne.