Lil Wayne has revealed that Drake deserves credit for changing the way he performs onstage, admitting the 6 God introduced him to using teleprompters during live shows.
The Young Money founder shared the story during the July 21 episode of the Friends Keep Secrets podcast while speaking with Lil Dicky, Lil Twist and producer Benny Blanco. The conversation began after Lil Dicky asked Wayne whether he performs with a teleprompter displaying his lyrics.
Wayne didn’t hesitate to credit Drake.
“I got that from Drizzy,” Wayne said. “He asked me to come out one night… I had to pop out from the middle of the stage, and I saw there were TVs. I started looking at them sh*ts and saw my lyrics.”
The five-time Grammy winner said he had no idea artists could project lyrics onto screens positioned around the stage. Seeing the setup instantly changed his perspective.
“I was like, ‘You could do this? This is awesome,’” Wayne recalled.
The discovery became a permanent part of his concert routine.
“Ever since I seen them, I’ve never not had them,” he said. “I don’t care if we doing a Bar Mitzvah, I need it.”
Lil Wayne Credits Drake For Beginning To Use Teleprompter At Concerts
Wayne’s comments offer fans a behind-the-scenes look at the practical side of touring. With an extensive catalog that includes Tha Carter series, countless mixtapes and hundreds of guest appearances, remembering every verse can become a challenge, even for one of hip-hop’s most accomplished lyricists.
Rather than viewing teleprompters as a shortcut, Wayne described them as an essential performance tool that allows him to focus on connecting with fans while delivering songs accurately.
The revelation arrives as Wayne celebrates the 20th anniversary of Tha Carter with his Carter Classics tour, revisiting records that have defined multiple generations of rap. His story also highlights Drake’s influence beyond music, showing how one backstage production detail evolved into a staple of Wayne’s live performances.
For one of hip-hop’s greatest performers, a lesson learned from “Drizzy” has become part of every show.
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