Lil Wayne Admits He Had Reservations About Collaborating with Eminem

Lil Wayne, one of the most popular rap artists in the country, recently shared that he was initially hesitant to collaborate with Eminem on their 2009 song “Drop the World.”

Speaking to the New York Times, Wayne admitted, “I was scared, actually, when I called Eminem for a song. That man is a monster. He must have the same obsession with words as I do. We can’t get them out of our heads. Every meaning, every aspect of them. Things that rhyme, we hear it. I already know the gift and the curse that he has. And I love to hear the way he puts it together.”

Wayne further explained, “When I was on The Tonight Show, I was playing Pictionary. And my word to draw was Harry Potter. So I drew a pot, and they got that. I drew a man with a face, and I added a lot of hair around him. They were like, ‘Wait, he’s hairy.’ And I’m like, Harry Potter. We carefully choose our words at all times.”

“Drop the World” marks Wayne and Eminem’s third collaboration. The single achieved Platinum certification from the RIAA in June 2010. Furthermore, the song has sold over five million units in the US since its release.

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FAQs

1. How many collaborations have Lil Wayne and Eminem done?

Lil Wayne and Eminem have collaborated on three songs together, including “Drop the World.”

2. What certification did “Drop the World” receive?

“Drop the World” achieved Platinum certification from the RIAA in June 2010.

3. How many units has “Drop the World” sold in the US?

“Drop the World” has sold over five million units in the US since its release.

Conclusion

Lil Wayne has openly admitted that he had initial reservations about collaborating with Eminem on their hit song “Drop the World.” Describing Eminem as a “monster” with a deep connection to words, Wayne expressed his admiration for the way Eminem crafts his lyrics. Despite his concerns, their collaboration was a huge success, with “Drop the World” achieving Platinum certification and selling millions of units in the US. The artistic chemistry between these two rap icons continues to captivate fans around the world.