Lil Wayne's son claims father wrote most of Drake's lyrics, sparking fierce debate

In a recent livestream that has sent ripples through the hip hop community, Lil Wayne’s son, Lil Novi, dropped a bombshell claim, asserting that his father wrote “most” of Drake’s lyrics.

This revelation has reignited discussions about authorship and originality in the rap world, a topic that has long been a subject of scrutiny.

For years, Wayne has been credited as the catalyst for Drake’s illustrious career, but now, his son argues that the accolades should extend further to creative contributions.

“My dad wrote most of Drake’s sh*t,” Novi declared confidently when posed with the prompt to choose between his father and the Canadian rap superstar. “If it wasn’t for my pops, there wouldn’t be no Drake.” 

These provocative comments have quickly gained traction online, leading fans and experts alike to debate their validity. 

Some recall the ghostwriting controversy that broke open in 2015, when Meek Mill accused Drake of using ghostwriter Quentin Miller on parts of his acclaimed mixtape, “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late”. 

Novi seemed to push this narrative further, insisting that Wayne had a fundamental influence on Drake’s seminal albums, including “Take Care” and “Views”.

However, scepticism surrounds his claim, particularly given that Novi was born after the launch of Drake’s breakthrough mixtape, “So Far Gone", in 2009. 

The age difference has raised doubts about whether the young artist fully understands the historical context or is merely seeking attention in the public sphere.

The disturbance surrounding Novi’s comments raises questions yet again about the authenticity of hip hop - a genre that apparently thrives on its artists’ individual voices.

Though Drake and Wayne have enjoyed a remarkably close working dynamic over the past decade, these latest claims have prompted renewed discussions about the blurring lines of authorship. 

So far, neither Drake nor Wayne have publicly addressed the situation, leaving fans anticipating a response.

In the same live stream, Novi also shared insights into his journey as an emerging artist and the complexities of living up to his father’s monumental legacy. 

When queried about potential pressures to fill Wayne’s shoes, Novi revealed, “Low key, but no, not for real. Like I feel like I’ll eventually be able to handle that.” 

The 15-year-old elaborated on his decision to delay his musical debut, choosing instead to carve out a unique path and gravitating toward an underground sound.

The topic of ghostwriting remains a persistent source of contention in hip hop. Mill's accusations were not merely personal but sparked a wider conversation within the community. 

Drake has consistently pushed back against allegations of using ghostwriters, labelling them as a “narrative” while asserting that he collaborates with others to enhance his creative process - not to replace it.

Responses on social media have ranged widely, with some users supporting Novi’s assertions, while others have expressed outright disbelief. 

One user noted, “I kinda believe this because you can tell when you listen to his music that his writers changed at some point.”

Conversely, critics have taken issue with Novi’s youth and expressed scepticism about his claims, arguing, “I don’t believe a 15-year-old who is now saying that his dad wrote most of Drake’s stuff.”