#Lil Wayne ‘Turns On’ A Different Version Of Himself For Features

Lil Wayne has shed light on his creative process when it comes to his famed guest features, revealing that he taps into a different side of himself in the booth.

Speaking on his Apple Music show Young Money Radio alongside guest Tyga, Wayne said: “When it comes to them verses and them features, I admit there’s a me that I turn on for features that I do not know what the hell goes on. I don’t know that guy, I just know he always comes through.”

Addressing his Young Money signee, he added: “Me featuring on someone’s song and killing the verse is just as sure as this man [Tyga] putting out a hit out. What Snoop said? These muthafuckas right here, we don’t miss.”

Watch his comments at the 22:52 mark below.

Lil Wayne has been on a hot feature run of late, receiving particular acclaim for his appearance on Benny The Butcher’s latest single “Big Dog”.

The Alchemist-produced song is set to appear on the Griselda MC’s upcoming debut album on Def Jam, Everybody Can’t Go.

Weezy has also delivered stellar verses on Nas‘ “Never Die,” DJ Khaled‘s “God Did,” Tyler, The Creator‘s “Hot Wind Blows” and Tyga and YG‘s “Brand New,” among others, in recent years.

The rap veteran’s status as a noted guest feature killer dates back to the late ’90s when he appeared on Cash Money hits like Juvenile’s “Back That Azz Up” and B.G.’s “Bling Bling.”

Now in the fourth decade of his career, Lil Wayne has also contributed features for a vast array of artists including Eminem, JAY-Z, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Drake, OutKast and his favorite rapper Missy Elliott.

A number of his features verses have been Grammy nominated, such as his “Make It Rain” collaboration with Fat Joe, “Soldier” with Destiny’s Child and Fat Joe and “I’m On One” with DJ Khaled, Drake and Rick Ross.

JAY-Z and T.I.’s “Swagga Like Us,” which also featured verses from Wayne and Kanye West, won the Grammy for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 2009.