Lil Novi has released a tribute song titled “REALLY LIKE WEEZY/BBY WEEZY,” honoring his father, Lil Wayne, and Playboi Carti.
The 15-year-old son of Lil Wayne paid homage to his father and Playboi Carti by remixing Carti’s track “LIKE WEEZY” from the Music album.
Lil Novi launched his tribute remix on Tuesday, with plans to debut a music video the following week.
The young rapper, son of Lil Wayne and Nivea, is making strides in his own music career, having worked with his father on projects such as “No Ceilings 3.”
In an interview with Flophouse Atlanta, Lil Novi drew comparisons between Playboi Carti and his father, indicating Carti’s rising stature in the rap scene.
Lil Novi’s perspective echoes the view of many young Hip-Hop fans who esteem Playboi Carti as a key figure in their musical landscape.
As the youngest of Lil Wayne’s children, born in November 2009, Lil Novi is carving his own path in music, influenced by his father’s legacy and contemporary artists like Carti.