Who Had The Better Verse: Lil Wayne Vs. Drake

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Lil Wayne and Drake have solidified themselves as one of hip-hop's premier duo because of their constant and consistent collaborations. We explore their various collaborations and break down who outperformed the other.

The chemistry between Wayne and Drake is surreal. Even though Drake is considered Lil Wayne’s protégé, he has diligently worked his way up to his boss’ level and might have even superseded him. Regardless, when Tune and Drizzy collide on a record, they always produce the best music together. Their catalog is longer than Anthony Davis’ wingspan. They have bangers like “My Darlin Baby,” “Stunt Hard,” "Used To," “Successful,” and “Unstoppable.” While they enjoy churning out goodies like Mr. Softee, they consistently push each other on records, with each MC attempting to outdo the other-- something which formed the basis of their recent tour together, "Drake Vs. Lil Wayne." We'll be asking you just that, like we did with J. Cole vs. Wale. We’re back this week with another edition of “Who Had The Better Verse?”. See our breakdown, and cast your own vote.


Drake Featuring Lil Wayne – “Ransom”

Who Had The Better Verse: Lil Wayne Vs. Drake

Drake and Wayne basically played ping pong with the flow on “Ransom.” Drake’s bouncy flow and delivery was merely an appetizer to Wayne’s monstrous verse. Now, don’t get it twisted, Drake’s verse wasn’t all devoid of punches. In fact, he landed many a la Floyd. A slightly inebriated Drizzy went off with bars like, “Black Ferrari with the red seats, I call it playing checkers,” and “Add them or subtract me, I will never be your equal.” Though Drake was merely a student to Wayne, he had his big boy pants on and stood toe-to-toe with Weezy. On “Ransom,” Wayne transformed into Doctor Carter and became a lyrical technician. Before he entered the lion’s den, Wayne calmly announced his arrival, these three words: “I’m goin’ in.” Boy, did he! “Drizzy I got us, this is my promise/I’ma bring them barrels to these bitches eyeliners.” Who knew you could rhyme buck buck so many times, and actually make it sound good? Plus, who would have thought rapping the alphabet would sound so good? For a lot us, this was the track that introduced us to Drake and he wowed us by rapping alongside Wayne. But Mixtape Weezy was on the loose here.

Winner: Lil Wayne

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Drake Featuring Lil Wayne – “Ignant Shit”

Who Had The Better Verse: Lil Wayne Vs. Drake

This track was pure fire. "Ignant Shit" lived off Drake's opus So Far Gone and was a freestyle to the original version featuring Jay Z and Beanie Sigel. On this track, Drake proved why he was on the verge of greatness. He wrote a handful of indelible bars like, "I'm the one twice over, I'm the new eleven,” to "I never get attracted to fans/because an eager beaver could be the collapse of a damn," to "my song is your girl's waking up ringer." Let's be real, what girl didn't have "Best I Ever Had," as their alarm ringer back in 09? Now I would be remiss if I didn't big up Wayne on this track. When Drake coyly elected to "Free Weezy" at 2:27, Wayne broke free from his chains and morphed into Super Saiyan Weezy. The thing about Wayne is when he chooses to go hard, he'll go Usain Bolt on us and run laps around his peers. "I'll take probation/I don't want that T.I./Vick vacation./Private jet, pick location/I'm going to the bank to make a big donation." It wasn't over. Wayne dug deeper and unleashed even more heat with lines like "Stand on my money, head butt Yao Ming," and "Better dig in your pocket and pay homage." This was classic material by both men. With Drake throwing the lob, Wayne simply caught it and obliterated the track. This one's a tough call, it could very well be a tie, but we're going to succeed to Lil Wayne.

Winner: Lil Wayne

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Drake Featuring Lil Wayne & Young Jeezy – “I’m Goin’ In”

Who Had The Better Verse: Lil Wayne Vs. Drake

This time, Drake bested Wayne on this collaboration. Wayne had several hard lines and his start was something to go crazy over. “Hello motherfucker, hey, hi how you durin’?/It’s Weezy F. Baby come to take a shit and urine/on the toilet bowl bitches, pussy ass n*ggas/stepping on the beat like a motherfuckin sigma.” After hearing those first couple of bars, you would have thought Wayne was gonna go hammer on the beat. Unfortunately, the hotness was only temporary, and Drake elbowed his way in with a tough verse of his own. “Never see me out, cuz I live in my workplace/I’ll give you the business, so button up your shirt straight,” exclaimed Drizzy. You would have thought Wayne – who constantly brags about goin’ in – would have gone even harder. Not this time. Point awarded to Drake.

Winner: Drake

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Drake Featuring Lil Wayne, Kanye West, Eminem – “Forever”

Who Had The Better Verse: Lil Wayne Vs. Drake

Simplicity can be equally alluring and impactful. Drake’s opening line for “Forever” falls under that bracket.  “Last name ever, first name greatest” was a very simple bar, but it resonated with everybody who heard it. With such a star-studded line-up, you wished everyone came harder on the track, with the exception of Sir Shady. Despite Eminem walking in and tearing everything down with his verse, we gotta focus on Drake and Wayne. Wayne’s verse was cool, but he didn’t bring that same fire, especially being that this was a star-laden record.

Winner: Drake

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Drake Featuring Lil Wayne – “Miss Me”

Who Had The Better Verse: Lil Wayne Vs. Drake

“Drake stands for Do Right And Kill Everything." That one line sealed it for Drake, in all honesty. Drizzy’s single from his debut Thank Me Later, was also Wayne's farewell letter. Granted, Wayne's verse was comical because it pretty much encapsulated what he's about - whimsical one-liners. In case you didn’t know, the original track was supposed to feature Bun B, but because Wayne was heading to Rikers Island, Drake thought that it would be fitting to have his boss on the record. Plus, Wayne's "I'll be gone till November" line was pretty on point, considering his circumstances. All in all though, we're awarding Drake the point on "Miss Me." 

Winner: Drake

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Lil Wayne Featuring Drake – “Right Above It”

Who Had The Better Verse: Lil Wayne Vs. Drake

“Right Above It" served as Wayne's comeback single for I Am Not A Human Being from his prison stint. After sitting in prison for a year, fans clamored for a strong rebirth from Weezy. When Wayne was M.I.A., Drake carried the flag for Young Money. Drake's verse had no wrinkles and no frills. Electing to play the Pippen role for Wayne's welcome back party, Drake's Bollywood flow was something to smile at. His line "don't like my chicks single, I like my chicks in twos," became the line of the summer. Wayne's voice, delivery, and energy were flawless over this Kane Beatz's produced track. The Clark Kent in Wayne emerged when he entered the booth because "Right Above It" had superhero music written all over it. 

Winner: Lil Wayne

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Drake Featuring Lil Wayne – “The Motto”

Who Had The Better Verse: Lil Wayne Vs. Drake

“The Motto” served as the second collaboration between Drake and Tune on Drizzy’s Take Care. Drake dished out some great lines on the Bay-inspired tune. One that caught the eye of many was when he said, “My team good, we don’t really need a mascot,” which seemed like a shot at Kanye at the time. Regardless, “Mr .25 sitting on 25 mill” produced a very good verse on this poignant club record. Honestly, Tunechi was off tune on this record. His verse was very pedestrian and lacked vigor. Wayne’s lack of energy and inconsistency has been known to leave us disappointed, especially on this record.

Winner: Drake

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Drake Featuring Lil Wayne - "H.Y.F.R"

Who Had The Better Verse: Lil Wayne Vs. Drake

The chemistry between Drake & Wayne was beyond amazing on "H.Y.F.R." Both ignited the track with fiery flows and memorable quips. Drake and Wayne scripted anecdotal verses about their female counterparts and how vexed they were with the constant questions regarding their dating lives. Drizzy's flow was something to marvel at, considering he vowed to start kicking different flows prior to the release of Take Care. “She asked what I have I learned since getting richer?/I learned working with the negatives can make for better pictures.” Wayne countered back with punches of his own. "So much for being optimistic/They say love is in the air/So I, hold my breath till' my face turn purple/keep a few bitches in my circle/my nuts hang like there ain't no curfew/bitch if you wave, then I will surf you." This could very well be a tossup, but after constant back and forth, Drake narrowly pulled it off. Flows on flows on flows!

Winner: Drake

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Believe Me

Who Had The Better Verse: Lil Wayne Vs. Drake

Lil Wayne Featuring Drake – “Believe Me

For a lot of people, “Believe Me” was Wayne’s best work in awhile. For years, many were critical of Wayne because he was coughing up lackluster verses. Well, Wayne heard the rumblings and decided to channel his inner Tunechi. With Drake living on the hook, Wayne’s first single was a smash. Drake penned a strong verse, and, from first listen, it sounded as if it could have originally been his record. But, Wayne erased all of that speculation by stringing together a fiery second verse after Drizzy. “His & Hers’ Ferrari n*gga/one for me, one for my daughter n*gga/waiting for someone to test me like a Harvard n*gga/I tote a .223, two Michael Jordans, n*gga. “Believe Me” helped remind us that Wayne has the ability to go off, when he deems it necessary.

Winner: Lil Wayne

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Lil Wayne Featuring Drake – “Grindin’”

Who Had The Better Verse: Lil Wayne Vs. Drake

Wayne continued his lyrical tirade on “Grindin,’” after he served us huge doses on “Believe Me.” Wayne wasn’t playing around on “Grindin.’” He showed us why his signature slurry delivery is still one of the best in the game. While many are enamored with Thugger’s delivery, remember who birthed it. Wayne’s impeccable use of it, in addition to his lyrical prowess powered the track. “I got this shit down to a science, I turn in my project, A minus,” and “I got news for the monogamous n*ggas/yo bitches fucked anonymous n*ggas.” In all honesty, Drake’s verse was cool, but this was a track where Wayne just reminded us that Tha Carter V has the potential to be something special. 

Winner: Lil Wayne

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G-UNITG-UNIT
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LWOE= lil wayne over everthing
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IdGiveLilWayneHeadIdGiveLilWayneHead
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This is the dumbest shit lol, obviously wayne won every song, theres no contest.
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RealOne718RealOne718
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Holy shit I suggested this
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JDillaTruthJDillaTruth
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Right above it is a classic
0 0ReplyApril 13, 2015
JBANDZJBANDZ
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Wayne lyrically killing drake damn near every verse but drake definitely got some too. Overall WEZZY NIGGA
0 0ReplyApril 13, 2015
Wayne renegades Drake on most of the tracks, sometimes it's Drake. But still, Lil Wayne's a legend
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Lyricz316Lyricz316
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"Lil Wayne bodies Drake on every track cmon Weezy da greatest rapper alive. He better than Jay-Z BIG Pac Nas Eminem and Big L... combined!!" -80% of HNHH
0 0ReplyApril 13, 2015
The ShapeThe Shape
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Wayne always outshines Drake lol
0 0ReplyApril 13, 2015
Need to do Kanye vs Jay Z next
0 0ReplyApril 13, 2015
Mr. McPuffinMr. McPuffin
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Drake's verse on Ignant shit was better than Wayne's.....
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AceBoogie08AceBoogie08
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Drake as of late has been outdoing Wayne on more songs than not IMO. Mostly due to current Wayne's inconsistency.
0 0ReplyApril 13, 2015
Dale DentonDale Denton
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Lil Waynes Forever verse one of my favs of all time
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Mixtape weezyyyyyMixtape weezyyyyy
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my darling... best song they just keep going back and forth
0 0ReplyApril 13, 2015
Smash WilliamsSmash Williams
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RB / TBA > Waynes whole career
0 0ReplyApril 13, 2015
Juergen KlinsmannJuergen Klinsmann
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Yall cant be serious that Wayne was better on Right Above it and Ignant shit
0 0ReplyApril 13, 2015
Nick folesNick foles
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Its about time hnhh drops a legit article
0 0ReplyApril 13, 2015
Word to blood slime Drizzy is my slime on blood but I killed him on most of our collabs slime but evey verse from my slime is a bag on blood FT6 C5 FWA on the way Tunechi!
0 0ReplyApril 13, 2015
Word to zabuza yall need to add a kanye option to forever
0 0ReplyApril 13, 2015
Both garbage
0 0ReplyApril 13, 2015
Drake Vs. Lil Wayne
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Kid L3ginKid L3gin
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No Gonorrhea?
0 0ReplyApril 13, 2015
maestromaestro
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Wtf these people trippin, Wayne bodied Drake on miss me and h.y.f.r
0 0ReplyApril 13, 2015
music247music247
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One of my favorite HotNewHipHop articles
0 0ReplyApril 13, 2015
2010 HNHH Veteran.2010 HNHH Veteran.
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Drake haters be like: wayne, wayne, wayne , oh, and wayne.
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ProbProb
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This niggas got lots of tracks together. more than listed here. Shit
0 0ReplyApril 13, 2015
TheHottestTheHottest
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good article. all these songs classics man. best duo of all time
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Hip Hop JesusHip Hop Jesus
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Damn I just realized this site full of 12 year old white boys
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For the streetsFor the streets
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I like these articles... dope idea. Should do Hov and Kanye, Jada and Styles and 50 and Banks next
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For the streetsFor the streets
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They shouldnt even have put Forever. Em bodied the fuck outta both of them and im not even an Em fan like that
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VashVash
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This is dope
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Bill GatesBill Gates
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dumbass article we all know waynes a better RAPPER than drake but drake is a better artist with better production
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snorlaxsnorlax
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this site is full of lil wayne dickriders. Wayne has been whack since 2009 its thuggers time now.
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Monterries MinterMonterries Minter
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Next is Yeezy v. Hov
0 0ReplyApril 13, 2015
blahhhblahhh
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I'm goin in and miss are only played because of Wayne
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Mighty DuckMighty Duck
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"Take yo Girl" is a classic Drizzy/Weezy song too bad it ain't on here, and let's be real only W for Wayne from this list is Right above It
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Ace SolomonAce Solomon
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i hope you guys do a "Meek Mill Vs. Fabolous" segment. That would be dope
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Hugh G. RectionHugh G. Rection
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Lil Wayne and Drake have an unmatched chemistry in the booth (pause). These two on a track make it a guaranteed hit, like can you think of a single wack song starring these two?
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WEEZY DA BOSS!!!
0 0ReplyApril 13, 2015
Only time Drake killed Wayne was on Gonorrhea
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The FundRaiserThe FundRaiser
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HNHH you can't tell us who the winner is before we even vote, that defeats the whole purpose
0 0ReplyApril 13, 2015
"What should I scream for this is my theme park" classic
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MalikMalik
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Miss me was definitely in weezy's favor omg y'all can't be serious rn and I only listened to ransom for Wayne's verse
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SlimPapi_SlimPapi_
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One of the best duo's ever, I feel they bring out the best in each other, patiently waiting for a joint album or mixtape
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flygerianhyfeflygerianhyfe
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Damn some of ya'll dickride Wayne too much. I mean he's great but Drizzy straight murked him on alot of tracks lol
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ThaEmperorThaEmperor
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Drake wasn't even close on Grindin', why is that one of the two he won?
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heynowheynow
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One of the best rap duos of all time right here that's why u need to appreciate this right here
2 0ReplyApril 13, 2015
Wayne has ***NEVER** on *ANY* track outspit Drake.... PERIOD..
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bsk_richbsk_rich
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wayne my fav rapper & i think he's the goat but if you can't admit that drake has had better verses on songs then you're being ridiculous. i do think wayne gets the nod most of the time, like 7/10. drake is the "guy" right now in hip hop but wayne was for years and i think he's trying to come back for the spot. all in all they're one of, if not the best duo to do this shit but waynes a better rapper & out raps him most of the time. just my opinion
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ColeworldColeworld
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Lil Wayne made HYFR
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XplisitXplisit
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Didn't even bother after the first result. How any idiot could think Wayne's verse on Ransom was even close to Drake's on that track is completely beyond me. Y'all are idiots. Drake sucks but give credit where it's rightfully due ffs.
1 0ReplyApril 14, 2015
jaydotayyjaydotayy
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Atm drake is more popular and killing it, but Weezy when he wants to go hard, he will kill any track his on. This nigga gone lazy as fuck, but overall Weezy is one of the best rappers in the game
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J-SmythJ-Smyth
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Drakes verse on I'm Going In was fire.
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Chicken McNigguhChicken McNigguh
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WHAT ABOUT : She will....
1 0ReplyApril 15, 2015
InSaiyanOneInSaiyanOne
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"...and might have even superseded him." on what planet did this happen? Just because he's a younger high-level career doesn't match longevity. Discography alone puts Wayne in a different bracket. Stop hyping up these rappers who come by and actually read this site...make them keep working for greatness.
0 0ReplyApril 16, 2015