TI shoots down idea he was influenced by Lil Wayne despite Hot Boys fandom growing up: "Wayne got his own lane & I got mine" Story by Michael Saponara Dec 31 •
TI shoots down the idea that he was influenced by Lil Wayne, despite Hot Boys fandom growing up: "Wayne got his own lane & I got min.e"
Story by Michael Saponara
Dec 31•
T.I. Shoots Down Idea He Was Influenced By Lil Wayne Despite Hot Boys Fandom Growing Up: ‘Wayne Got His Own Lane & I Got Mine'
T.I.andLil Wayneestablished themselves as kings of the South in hip-hop throughout the 2000s, linking up on numerous occasions. While Wayne is two years younger than Tip, T.I. was actually a fan of Weezy during his Hot Boys run in the '90s.
The four-time Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper sat down with DJ Whoo Kid for an episode ofWhoo's Housepodcast last week, where he recalled the days of hustling as a teen while listening to the Hot Boys.
"I'm a Hot Boys fan. I sold crack to the Hot Boys. Literally, man.Get It How U Live!,Guerrilla Warfare, I cut crack up and sold it listening to this music," T.I. said. "B.G., Big Tymers, this was when Wayne was a teenager. I remember when Wayne couldn't even curse."
Tip continued to give Wayne his flowers: "To see what [Wayne's] become and what he's evolved into, it's kinda what we always knew it, but to see it come into fruition is super dope. I think he's definitely legendary."
When asked by Whoo Kid if he thought Lil Wayne influenced his music style, T.I. quickly shut down the thought.
"Excuse me, nah. Hell nah. He ain't influence. Hell nah. That ain't what I said. I ain't said no s-t like that. We do push each other," the Hustle Gang CEO explained. "As far as when I hear him do something dope, I'm like, ‘Oh okay, let me go do something doper.' That's what it takes to evolve and set the game on another level. I think Wayne got his own lane, and I got mine."
In the past, Tip and Weezy joined forces for tracks like "Wit Me," "Bal,l" and the legendary posse cut "Swagga Like Us" alongsideJay-ZandKanye West.
Watch the full interview below. Talk about Lil Wayne takes place shortly after the one-minute mark.
TI shoots down idea he was influenced by Lil Wayne despite Hot Boys fandom growing up: "Wayne got his own lane & I got mine" Story by Michael Saponara Dec 31 •
by Stephan Bobb
Dec 31, 2025
TI shoots down the idea that he was influenced by Lil Wayne, despite Hot Boys fandom growing up: "Wayne got his own lane & I got min.e"
T.I. and Lil Wayne established themselves as kings of the South in hip-hop throughout the 2000s, linking up on numerous occasions. While Wayne is two years younger than Tip, T.I. was actually a fan of Weezy during his Hot Boys run in the '90s.
The four-time Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper sat down with DJ Whoo Kid for an episode of Whoo's House podcast last week, where he recalled the days of hustling as a teen while listening to the Hot Boys.
"I'm a Hot Boys fan. I sold crack to the Hot Boys. Literally, man. Get It How U Live!, Guerrilla Warfare, I cut crack up and sold it listening to this music," T.I. said. "B.G., Big Tymers, this was when Wayne was a teenager. I remember when Wayne couldn't even curse."
Tip continued to give Wayne his flowers: "To see what [Wayne's] become and what he's evolved into, it's kinda what we always knew it, but to see it come into fruition is super dope. I think he's definitely legendary."
When asked by Whoo Kid if he thought Lil Wayne influenced his music style, T.I. quickly shut down the thought.
"Excuse me, nah. Hell nah. He ain't influence. Hell nah. That ain't what I said. I ain't said no s-t like that. We do push each other," the Hustle Gang CEO explained. "As far as when I hear him do something dope, I'm like, ‘Oh okay, let me go do something doper.' That's what it takes to evolve and set the game on another level. I think Wayne got his own lane, and I got mine."
In the past, Tip and Weezy joined forces for tracks like "Wit Me," "Bal,l" and the legendary posse cut "Swagga Like Us" alongside Jay-Z and Kanye West.
Watch the full interview below. Talk about Lil Wayne takes place shortly after the one-minute mark.