Rolling Stone’s Andre Gee recently caught up with Lil Wayne for a cover story ahead of Tha Carter VI, offering rare insight into one of hip-hop’s most elusive icons.
While the interview covers much more than just his music, one detail stood out to fans: Wayne’s apparent detachment from events around him, including major ones in the rap world.
During the profile, Gee waited backstage at the College Football Playoff National Championship, where Wayne was scheduled to perform. When the rapper finally arrived, Gee noticed two “Free Lil Durk” shirts in the dressing room.
Curious, he asked if Lil Wayne knew Durk was currently incarcerated. The New Orleans legend responded that he didn’t. Whether he genuinely didn’t know or had just found out, the moment left fans puzzled.
Lil Durk is currently in jail, facing charges linked to a suspected murder-for-hire plot. Prosecutors allege he orchestrated an attack on Quando Rondo, which ultimately claimed the life of one of Rondo’s associates.
It’s a serious case with far-reaching implications, and Wayne’s unfamiliarity with it sparked questions about how plugged-in he is to the culture he helped shape.
Despite Durk often citing Wayne as an influence, the two have never officially collaborated. That makes the shirts even more curious. Perhaps Wayne was simply showing solidarity. Or maybe the shirts were placed there without much thought. Either way, his casual response didn’t clarify much.
This wasn’t the only moment that underscored Wayne’s aloofness. Later in the interview, Gee mentioned Watch the Throne, the 2011 album by Jay-Z and Kanye West. Wayne seemed unfamiliar with the project until he recognized a few tracks.
That moment was especially ironic. Jay allegedly fired subliminal shots at Cash Money on that album, prompting a rumored response from Wayne—one he now seems to barely recall.
Still, Wayne holds no public grudge against Jay-Z. Even after this year’s Super Bowl halftime show, where Jay’s influence over the artist selection raised eyebrows, Wayne appeared unbothered. The same likely applies to Lil Durk. Despite the disconnect, there’s no indication of animosity.
These brief lapses reveal something deeper about Lil Wayne. He’s long existed in a world of his own, often detached from headlines and drama that don’t directly involve him. While his mind remains focused on his craft, the cultural waves around him sometimes go unnoticed.
As Tha Carter VI approaches, Wayne’s legacy continues to evolve—eccentric, unpredictable, and entirely on his own terms.
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