On the inaugural episode of More to It, Marcellus Wiley is joined by one of hip-hop’s greatest success stories, Lil' Wayne. The two delve into the life and times of the celebrated rapper, beginning with house party performances for his grandmother, to recording his first demo song with his step-dad, and growing up as an A+ student in a strict New Orleans home.

In this interview, Wayne strips away his public persona and shares more insight into who he is now and how he got that way. Wayne shares the intimate story of his transformation from childhood freedoms to grown-up responsibilities in the blink of an eye. Plus, he and Wiley talk about his current life and interests from sports to kids and much more. There’s always more to it!

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Episode Notes & Links:

[00:02:14] - Intro to Lil Wayne

[00:03:55] - Lil Wayne’s first memories about growing up in Hollygrove, New Orleans 

[00:08:53] - The very moment Lil Wayne realized he had a special talent for rapping

[00:21:35] - When Wayne’s stepfather was killed and his ‘aha moment’ about fame during the Cash Money/Ruff Ryders Tour 

[00:26:11] - Wayne’s moment of clarity as a solo artist on tour

[00:32:10] - What does Wayne want the world to know about him?

[00:37:50] - How Wayne feels about being called the G.O.A.T

[00:39:25] - Wayne on stomach aches and Anita Baker for his pre-show prep

[00:42:40] - Wayne speaks on the backlash he received for saying he never experienced racism on Undisputed

[00:51:00] - What Wayne would say to his younger self

[00:53:10] - Wayne on Roger Federer, the Green Bay Packers, and his favorite rapper

[00:58:10] - Wayne speaks on his dream VERZUZ for Cash Money  

[00:58:50] - Fast round with Lil Wayne

[01:03:14] - Final Wileyism

More to It is a production of Dan Patrick Productions, Dat Dude Entertainment, Workhouse Media, and Jam Street Media. The show is executive produced by Dan Patrick, Marcellus Wiley, Paul Anderson, Nick Panella, and Matty Staudt.

Sound by Quinn Greenhaus and theme music provided by HBC Records.