Anita Baker & Lil Wayne Have Heartwarming Moment At Her Concert

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Anita Baker, Lil Wayne
Wayne sampled one of Baker's tracks on his song "Best Thing Yet," and it's clear he's a huge fan of the R&B legend.

It is always refreshing to see artists in audiences, enjoying concerts like any other, and over the weekend, Anita Baker was a highlight. The legendary R&B-Soul-Smooth Jazz icon has been cranking out hits since the 1980s and hasn't ceased in entertaining audiences far and wide. Her classics have remained staples on playlists for decades—songs like "Sweet Love," "Caught Up In The Rapture," "Angel," and "I Apologize"—and many of our favorite rappers have been amazed, and inspired, by her music.

We recently reported on the 64-year-old songstress taking a moment during one of her performances to acknowledge Chance The Rapper who, she said, helped her regain her masters after decades of fighting for ownership.


"You should say hello to a friend of mine by way of the music industry and by way of helping me, helping me to get a hold and ownership of my master recordings,” Baker said as she pointed at Chance who was in the crowd. 

Also recently spotted taking in an Anita Baker show was Lil Wayne, and it doesn't really come as a surprise. The Rap icon sampled Baker on "Best Thing Yet," and during her show, she stopped to acknowledge him in the crowd, causing an uproar among fans. In a video shared online, Wayne stood at his seat as the audience applauded and began to take pictures.

As Ms. Baker thanked him, he thanked her in return. Check out the brief but heartwarming exchange below.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.