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Drake Says Lil Wayne Thought His Email Address Was His Rap Name

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If you’re a talented and respected enough MC, you can get way with having any rap name. However, few people (if any) have pulled off having an “@” symbol in there, but even the best rappers might respect it. Drake recently revealed that Lil Wayne originally thought his email address was his rap name, seeing as that was their only form of communication. Moreover, on their 2008 collaboration “Ransom,” the New Orleans legend referred to his Canadian protegé as “Drizzy Drake Rogers.” In fact, Rogers is the name of one of Canada’s top Internet providers, and Wayne thought that was Drizzy’s last name.

“And I just sold a lot of property to a buyer,” the “A Milli” spitter raps on the track. “And I think his name was kinda like “Drake Drizzy Rogers.” Furthermore, Drake revealed to Lil Yachty during their recent interview that he couldn’t bring himself to correct his idol at the time. After all, they just sent each other songs via email and they had no other form of communication at the time. Of course, Wayne’s mistake didn’t matter in the grand scheme of things. They went on to produce more iconic collaborations and keep propelling each other’s careers.

Drake Speaks On Lil Wayne Repping His Email

For example, their mutual respect and inspiration is well-documented based on their own expressions. “It was easy for me,” Tunechi said of supporting Drake from the beginning. “It was obvious. I saw what he could be and would be. It was easy for me to keep motivating him and letting him know what it is. You have to see it to believe it. It was very simple. Doing a song with me. It was just that simple. Him knowing ‘I can go blow for blow with you on a joint’ — that was his motivation. That’s his chip.”

Meanwhile, the 6 God had some kind words for his mentor when he presented him with the Global Impact Award at a Recording Academy ceremony. “Lil Wayne…I love you so much,” he expressed. “I know I probably get annoying with saying how much you mean to me and my family, but I think I speak on behalf of everybody when I say that our careers, our cadences, our melodies, maybe our face tats or our outfits or our decisions in general would not have been the same without your natural gift to just be yourself.” Regardless of the name confusion, come back to HNHH for the latest on Lil Wayne and Drake.

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DaBaby Posts Email Showing Hong Kong Show Is 75% Sold Out

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DaBaby recently posted a screenshot of an email that showed his Hong Kong show almost sold out. Moreover, the email included an update from presumably the event promoter or venue owner concerning ticket sales. “Hi Andrew,” the message begins, likely addressing a member of the Charlotte rapper’s team. “Sorry for the delay as I [was] away for Japan. The show have announced and went on sale. We are currently at 8200 tickets sold. So 75% sold.” Also, the screenshot included a message from the MC’s team that sent him the email. They wrote, “Hong King going to be LIT. U didn’t even have to announce…”

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – JANUARY 13: Rapper DaBaby performs during Future & Friends “One Big Party Tour”at Spectrum Center on January 13, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Furthermore, DaBaby posted the screenshot on his Instagram page with the show date. “#LIVESHOWKILLA,” he captioned his post. “Hong Kong March 11th.” Of course, readers likely remember DaBaby’s reported dwindling ticket sales in his U.S. shows following public controversy. However, the 31-year-old seems set on finding tour success in other parts of the world. Moreover, the chip on his shoulder will likely continue to motivate him to flex his money making. Still, he stood by his live experiences satisfying fans and bringing a good time, regardless of the number of patrons.

Meanwhile, the “Suge” MC also tried to circumvent some of his legal troubles recently. Moreover, he sought a postponement in his civil trial for alleged assault. The incident reportedly occurred in 2020 between DaBaby and a property leaser who claims the artist assaulted him. Also, authorities charged him criminally for the same incident. Furthermore, his attorneys maintained that the rapper can’t “testify in this matter until after his criminal case [resolves], which will not be until October 2023, at minimum.”

While the court originally scheduled his hearing for April, his lawyers claim that he can’t handle both jurisdictions concurrently. If the trial isn’t postponed, lawyers stated, “[DaBaby] will not be able to respond to discovery or testify without providing information that could potentially incriminate him in the parallel criminal case.” Whether his case ends up getting more difficult with time, at least he has some shows to look forward to. Regardless, log back into HNHH for the latest news on DaBaby and his almost sold-out Hong Kong show.