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Lil Wayne’s candid discussion on The Richard Sherman Podcast shed light on his decision to sign Drake to Young Money Entertainment despite any reservations about “hating” on light-skinned men. This choice proved immensely successful for both artists.
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During the podcast episode, Lil Wayne joined former NFL cornerback Richard Sherman in an online conversation. They delved into the decision-making process behind signing Drake and Nicki Minaj, a move that Wayne credited to Birdman’s influence.
“Why do they hate on Drake like this? That’s what I don’t understand,” inquired the five-time NFL Pro Bowler during the show, prompting Lil Wayne’s response, “He’s red, he’s light-skinned.”
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Lil Wayne further elaborated, stating, “That’s just American history. How I know is because I’m not light-skinned, and I hated on all the light-skinned dudes in school. So yeah, that’s American history.” The exchange concluded with laughter between Weezy and Sherman.
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Expressing pride akin to that of a father witnessing the greatness of Drake and Minaj, Lil Wayne addressed Sherman’s question about why Drake often faces criticism. Without hesitation, Wayne attributed it to Drake being “red” and light-skinned, citing it as a historical aspect ingrained in American history. Drawing from personal experience, Wayne shared that he, too, had experienced biases against light-skinned individuals during his school years.
Drake himself has been self-aware about his light-skin identity, addressing it notably in his 2018 single “Nonstop.” In earlier interviews in his career, he expressed sensitivity about the “light-skinned complex,” recounting instances where people questioned his racial identity and labeled him as white.
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