Lil Wayne Talks Tha Carter V and Memorizing His Own Song Lyrics for Performances

Lil Wayne talks about the five-year-long drama behind the release of his album Tha Carter V and admits he is still studying and memorizing his album lyrics, since he never writes them down when recording.

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Lil Wayne Talks Tha Carter V and Memorizing His Own Song Lyrics for Performances

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[YSBG_]

Wayne made it through 4 years of BS with his label, fought his codeine addiction, survived an assassination attempt, and still dropped Tha Carter V. I’m happy for him. He’s a hip hop legend.

[yoyo-ijtz]

2:30
Jimmy: youve written a million songs?
Lil Wayne: that's untr-
Random Guy in crowd: A MILLI!

[allankay]

I'm not sure if people realize how intelligent Lil Wayne is. Very smart man.

[kp]

This guy is a genius! The way he analyzes and processes the world around him is pretty unique. Not many people think the way he does, what a special individual.

[NickBGrim]

Makes me happy to see Wayne out here being happy and just living.

[armaniharris]

*This is the most I’ve heard Lil Wayne talk in 10 years.*

[boggiechan]

He looks like a sweet and kind person. 🤗 He just gives off that vibe.

[zayedfaizee]

Lil is so happy with his life, I could see from his smile says he is so polite and humble. We just can't see this real smile from other celebrities. He is 100℅ genuine.

[penten]

He seems very genuine and down to earth. Probably one of the reasons why people love what he does.

[craymay]

Seeing lil Wayne like this makes me so happy. He looks happier & healthier.

[ohhKilla]

You can tell he's genuinely happy, & it makes me happy knowing he is. He deserves it

[anglefromsky]

*Lil Wayne look both rich and homeless at the same time*

[lg.]

Lil Wayne is the legendary "Lil" 🔥

[kileyeryn]

What a great trait to have just spitting out lyrics & songs one after the other because in that moment what he’s saying is what he’s feeling, he doesn’t need to - how do you say - prep his emotions in order to “write” a song. Damn. I’m glad he’s back, what a legend & he looks genuinely happy.

[KellyWakasa]

lil Wayne🐐puts a smile on my face every time. the man too funny🤣

[simba]

He's so likeable. Celebrities always talk about he's so genuine and never changed after being in the game so long. Much respect 🙏🏾

[chucktaylors]

Lil wayne has a built-in Auto tune voice

[theamandacarreiro]

Wayne’s voice is so nostalgic for me. He was the GOAT when I was in highchool, the Carter III was on repeat🔥and so has the V

[britnijones]

That man is a monster. I hear people say they dont write their shit down but i actually believe him when he says it.

[SpoofRecaps]

He seems so happy compared to before, good for him man. He's glowing, he won his law suit and his critically acclaimed album series is once again number 1. Congrats GOAT - Hardcore fan since 2006