What would hip-hop be without Lil Wayne? Let’s just say, it’d be a lot different. Mans literally influenced a generation or two with his G.O.A.T.-level lyrical abilities, crazy flows and versatility. He’s been responsible for some of the biggest hits in hip-hop. He ushered in game changing artists such as Drake, Nicki Minaj and Tyga. He set trends, helping to make everything from autotune to skinny jeans cool. He gave us the Tha Carter series and slang like Bling Bling. Prior to becoming one of the most influential artists of all time, Lil Wayne was heavy in his Mixtape Weezy bag. There was a time when Lil Wayne mixtapes were equally as anticipated as his albums were.
“Feed me rappers or feed me beats,” Wayne once rapped, and he managed to devour any and every instrumental that came his way, proving he really was the Best Rapper Alive in the process. Choosing the best Lil Wayne mixtapes is almost as difficult as picking the best Lil Wayne lyrics.
A mixtape legend, the genius of Weezy F. Baby lies not only in his classic albums and Billboard hits, but also in his prolific collection of mixtapes. We're about to dive deep into part of the iconic catalog of one of the most influential and relentless figures in pop culture. Here’s a definitive ranking of the best Lil Wayne mixtapes ever.
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