In a new interview, Lil Wayne opens up about his struggle with memory loss. The chart-topping rapper admitted to having difficulty distinguishing between his songs and albums, stating that he would not know what he was referring to when asked about a particular song.
Wayne attributes his memory loss to his intense work ethic, describing it as “a gift and a curse.” He also touched on his health challenges, including his battle with epilepsy and his determination to keep going.
Read on to learn more.
Lil Wayne Says He Can’t Tell The Difference Between His Songs Or Albums
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In an interview with Rolling stone, Lil Wayne talks about his challenges; his songs and albums have become a blur in his memory.
In a candid discussion with the publication, published Friday, the New Orleans-born rapper admitted that he struggles to distinguish between his iconic albums like “Tha Carter III,” “Tha Carter II,” “Tha Carter One,” and ” Tha Carter IV.”
Surprisingly, Wayne’s memory slips beyond just identifying his albums. The Grammy-winning artist admitted when asked about a particular song, per Page Six. “And that’s just the truth my God. You can lie, ask me [about] song like this and like this; I don’t even know what we are talking about.”
Lil Wayne Describes His Blurry Memory As ‘A Gift And A Curse’
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“The Formula” rapper shed more light on the extent of his memory loss, revealing that he also struggles to remember the release date of his albums, citing “Tha Carter III” as a prime example. “That’s a lot I don’t know,” he admitted.
Reflecting on the possible reasons behind his memory loss, Wayne offers an interesting perspective. “I work every day, bro – every day,” he explained. The chart-topper later delved into the duality of his situation, stating, “I’ve always seen it as part gift and part curse.”
Although his memory may not be perfect, Wayne realizes that his extraordinary talent and creativity are the divine blessings responsible for his string of successful hits. “I believe that [God] bless me with this amazing mind but will not give [me] amazing memory to remember this amazing nonsense,” he said.
The Rapper’s Health Challenge
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Wayne’s journey has been marked by a history of health challenges, particularly his ongoing battle with epilepsy. In 2013, Wayne was hospitalized after suffering a series of seizures. At the time, speculation arose that the use of sizzurp, a recreational drink mixed with cough syrup, may have played a role in the incident, according to Los Angeles Times.
In 2017, the rapper was forced to cancel a show in Las Vegas due to multiple seizures, which led to him being found unconscious in his Chicago hotel room, according to Rolling stones.
However, despite these struggles, the “Sucker for Pain” rapper remains determined to keep moving forward. “The motivation is not to show them that I’m still the man, as I am,” he explained in a recent discussion with the magazine.
He added, “The motivation is to show them why I’m still the guy. That’s the motivation because I want to [rappers of the new generation] to get something out of it, hopefully, and they continue to be whoever they are.”
Lil Wayne Teases ‘Verzuz Battle’ With Himself
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For so long, fans have eagerly requested Wayne’s participation in the “Verzuz battle”, where artists showcase their musical prowess against each other. However, in his chat with Rolling stonethe five-time Grammy Award winner revealed that if he were to take part in the show, there was only one opponent he would consider facing, himself.
The “Lollipop” rapper expressed his interest in pitting his alter egos against each other, especially the dynamic clash between “Mixtape Weezy” and “Lil Wayne,” stating, “I’m interested in Mixtape Weezy against Lil Wayne.”
Wayne acknowledged the sheer excitement it would bring, concluding, “That would be crazy… What other artists are you thinking about? No other artist can stand on the stage next to me, bro. I am sorry.”
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