Calboy Reveals What Lil Wayne Told Him About Longevity In Hip-Hop

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If there is anyone who knows a thing or two about longevity, it would be Lil Wayne.

Calboy has been one of the most solid young artists as of late and his melodic style has captivated the attention of fans all around the world. He has also caught the eye of some pretty big artists including the likes of Meek Mill and even Lil Wayne. For instance, Calboy was able to get Wayne on his song "Miseducation" and they even recorded the music video together. Over the past couple of years, they have been able to develop a friendship and it seems like Wayne has become a mentor to Calboy.

In a new interview from HipHopDX, Calboy got to speak on his relationship with Wayne and how it has helped shape his career. Perhaps the most interesting tidbit that Calboy shared was how Wayne molded his work ethic. As Calboy notes, Wayne told him exactly how working hard will help keep his career going. 

Calboy Reveals What Lil Wayne Told Him About Longevity In Hip-Hop
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Mack Maine was telling me Wayne works so much that he needs two different assistants,” Calboy said. “When one assistant falls asleep, the other assistant wakes up because nobody’s up enough to stay up with him. The man be in the studio for 32 to 36 hours. What I got from that was to outwork everybody. I talked to Wayne about it at the video shoot, and that’s what he told me. He’s like, ‘Bro, just outwork everybody. Everybody doing what they do, but nobody works harder than me. That’s how I stayed relevant for so long because nobody works harder than me. We’re in the studio for days. We don’t go home, no shower, no nothing. We in there rapping. And there’s so much on a man brain you could rap all day.'”

Calboy still has a lot left to give when it comes to his music and with each new project, he grows as a songwriter. With Wayne's direction, there is no doubt that he can continue being a force in the industry.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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