Age and Authenticity Lil Wayne Reacts to André 3000’s Take on Rapping in Your 40s

Lil Wayne Expresses Disappointment Over André 3000’s Lack of Inspiration for Rap in His 40sDuring the latest episode of his Young Money Radio show on Apple Music, Lil Wayne shared his disappointment after reading André 3000’s recent comments about not having anything to rap about in his 40s. Although Wayne didn’t mention André by name, it was evident whom he was referencing.

Discussing the topic with his guest Tyga, Wayne expressed his dismay, saying, “I read a depressing quote or two from someone I respect a lot in music – in Hip Hop period, in music period.” He continued, “And they were asked, ‘Why you ain’t been doing music’ or whatever? And they was like, ‘Man, what I’ma talk about? I’m in my 40s. Like what am I supposed to talk about?’ I was like wow, that was so depressing. I’m like, I have everything to talk about!” Tyga suggested staying in the game, but Wayne disagreed, mentioning that at his age, keeping up with current music might be creatively discouraging. “So that’s why I say I don’t listen,” Wayne concluded. “I just go in my little hole. I love what I do. I just put it out and swing for the fences, man.”

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André 3000’s comments about not having much to rap about at 48 appeared in a recent GQ interview. He explained that it sometimes feels inauthentic for him to rap because he doesn’t have anything to talk about in that way. In another interview with NPR, André further elaborated, stating that he would love to be out there playing with everybody, but it’s not happening for him at the moment.New Blue Sun, André 3000’s latest project, focuses on wind and breathing and serves as his first official solo album.