This past week saw the release of the largest Hip Hop track by up-and-coming new artist MC Cordae. On “Saturday Mornings,” his soulfully charged lyrical exercise record, the legendary Lil Wayne appears and kills him on his own crap.
It is not shocking. Dwayne Carter has been engaged in it for many years. He can even tighten your ass for you if you pay the correct amount.
It can be challenging to keep up with Weezy’s lengthy discography of musical assistance, but fear not—the greatest hip-hop journalist alive is on hand to save the day.
We’re about to get in, so hit your lighter.
- “Saturday Mornings” by Cordae and Lil Wayne (2024)
In one of his best songs to date, Mr. Carter skillfully demonstrates that he is “a goat” and not “a sacrificial lamb.”
24. Rapsody feat. Lil Wayne “Raw” (2024)
Over some soothing boom bap, Weezy serves it up short and sweet.
23. Big Sean feat. Lil Wayne “Deep” (2015)
“I feel like Sean don’t get enough shine.” Even when he’s gracious, he’s still a killer assassin.
22. Young Thug feat. Lil Wayne “Take Kare” (2014)
Still can’t believe this came together. The teacher and the student. Rich Gang!
21. T.I. feat. Lil Jon, Trick Daddy & Lil Wayne “Stand Up” (2004)
Weezy F. closes the show on this rowdy Southern spectacle.
20. Tyga & YG feat. Lil Wayne “Brand New” (2023)
Ain’t nothing changed, Wayne smoked this. “This muthafucka don’t miss.” Word to Snoop Dogg.
19. Benny The Butcher feat. Lil Wayne “Big Dog” (2024)
From “New Orleans to Buffalo,” Tunechi’s bars will muzzle all you sucker MCs.
18. Jay Rock feat. will.i.am & Lil Wayne “All My Life (In the Ghetto)” (2008)
Wayne co-signs the underground TDE movement. Top ain’t looked back since.
17. The Game feat. Lil Wayne “My Life” (2008)
Birdman Jr.’s sombering chorus overshadows the song. Funeral music.
16. Rick Ross feat. Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy & Trick Daddy “Luxury Tax” (2008)
“We don’t get ridiculed / We get rid of fools.” Carter commandeers Rozay’s captivating composition.
15. Rick Ross feat. Lil Wayne “Thug Cry” (2014)
Another Roberts-Carter pairing but this one is criminally underrated. I can bump this one to infinity.
14. OutKast feat. Lil Wayne & Snoop Dogg “Hollywood Divorce” (2006)
“The hurricane come and took my Louisiana home / And all I got in return was a darn country song.” Damn shame.
13. Tyler, The Creator feat. Lil Wayne “Hot Wind Blows” (2021)
Even more satisfying than “Smuckers.” Tunechi and Tyler make a great combination, don’t they?
12. Fat Joe feat. Lil Wayne “Make It Rain” (2006)
“I’m in this bitch with the Terror.” The Scott Storch-produced strip club anthem is anchored by another amazing Wayne hook.
11. Birdman feat. Lil Wayne “Always Strapped” (2009)
“Keep talking and I can make my soldiers pop.” Who are you “muggin’” at? You don’t want zero problems. Like father, like son.
10. Nicki Minaj feat. Lil Wayne & Drake “Seeing Green” (2021)
Sometimes the mentor has to “take his Balenciaga mask off” and put his two protégés in their place as Weezy shows Nicki and Drake how to do this, son.
9. Playaz Circle feat. Lil Wayne “Duffle Bag Boy” (2007)
2 Chainz‘s first taste of individual success came courtesy of his group being blessed by Wayne’s monumental “If I don’t do nothing, I’ma ball” refrain. Get money!
8. Birdman feat. Lil Wayne “Pop Bottles” (2007)
With a charming Weezy opening verse, Baby celebrates another victory lap. And the winner is: Cash Money.
7. Drake feat. Lil Wayne “The Motto” (2011)
Weezy gets whimsical with a Sir Mix-A-Lot reference and playful lyrics over Drizzy’s Bay Area-inspired bounce track.
6. Drake feat. Lil Wayne “Miss Me” (2010)
“I’ll be gone ’til November.” Before serving his Big Apple bid, Wayne brought the ruckus to this key single from The Boy’s major label debut, Thank Me Later.
5. Lloyd feat. Lil Wayne “You” (2007)
Major moves from two New Orleans-bred artists as Weezy F. Baby aided Lloyd with his widely-acclaimed, post-Murder Inc. hit. We love it like cooked food.
4. Destiny’s Child feat. T.I. & Lil Wayne “Soldier” (2004)
With a recommendation from Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter, Wayne connected with Beyoncé’s group and allowed his raw authenticity to shine through pop polish.
3. Juvenile feat. Mannie Fresh & Lil Wayne “Back That Azz Up” (1998)
“Drop it like it’s hot.” Closing the show like the champion he is, Wayne adds the finishing vocal touches to this Southern rap classic.
2. B.G. feat. Birdman, Turk, Lil Wayne, Mannie Fresh & Juvenile “Bling Bling” (1999)
We’re gonna be alright if we put Wayne on every hook. The creator of the term “Bling Bling,” Wayne shared his lyrical riches with his fellow Cash Money Millionaires.
1. DJ Khaled feat. Akon, T.I., Rick Ross, Fat Joe, Birdman & Lil Wayne “We Takin’ Over” (2007)
This is the moment when we collectively realized that the Hot Boy was his own man. Hall of Fame career soon solidified. We thank Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. for it all.
