Lil Wayne Shows Off Dance Moves On Tour

Weezy was cutting up on stage as his iconic Drake collab "The Motto" played in the background.

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Lil Wayne In Concert - Nashville, TN

Lil Wayne might be one of the best rappers of all time, but have you ever wondered what the game might look like if he became a b-boy instead? Well, he at least gave fans a glimpse of that alternate universe during one of his most recent "Welcome To Tha Carter" tour stops. Moreover, he danced on stage while one of his classic Drake collaborations, "The Motto," played in the background, and fans were loving it. It might not be the craziest routine you've seen, but it's certainly more than many of today's biggest rap stars offer on stage as far as engagement. Whether in the studio, a small set, or a stadium, Weezy almost always delivers- well, if you're not in Atlanta, that is.

Furthermore, many fans expressed disappointment and concern after Lil Wayne canceled that city's tour stop less than 24 hours before his show. Of course, many took to social media to complain about the change, and rightfully so considering the Young Money boss' status and hype around this trek. Still, it also got a lot of fans concerned for his health or other behind-the-scenes happenings that could've impeded the tour. Even with that scare in mind, he said he would reschedule and everything seems to be going swimmingly so far.

Lil Wayne Breaks It Down Live

Meanwhile, this almost feels like a new era for the 40-year-old, in a way that's different to his past modern album cycles. Through touring, excellent features (although that's never been a surprise), and impactful singles, Tunechi is more respected and beloved than ever. In fact, Lil Wayne just joined the upper echelon of MCs who surpassed 25 billion streams on Spotify. While some of his post-2000s work fell under scrutiny, the "BM J.R." star is still an incredibly popular artist.

In addition, he's also revisited some iconic moments throughout his career thanks to this run of live shows. For example, him and Cam'ron solidified the Young Money/Dipset alliance when they performed "Touch It Or Not" live for the first time ever. Weezy's catalog is the gold mine that keeps on giving, and he continues to add bars to that repertoire. For more updates on Lil Wayne and the latest news on his movement, stay logged into HNHH.

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Gabriel Bras Nevares is a music and pop culture news writer for HotNewHipHop. He started in 2022 as a weekend writer and, since joining the team full-time, has developed a strong knowledge in hip-hop news and releases. Whether it’s regular coverage or occasional interviews and album reviews, he continues to search for the most relevant news for his audience and find the best new releases in the genre. What excites him the most is finding pop culture stories of interest, as well as a deeper passion for the art form of hip-hop and its contemporary output. Specifically, Gabriel enjoys the fringes of rap music: the experimental, boundary-pushing, and raw alternatives to the mainstream sound. As a proud native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, he also stays up-to-date with the archipelago’s local scene and its biggest musical exponents in reggaetón, salsa, indie, and beyond. Before working at HotNewHipHop, Gabriel produced multiple short documentaries, artist interviews, venue spotlights, and audio podcasts on a variety of genres and musical figures. Hardcore punk and Go-go music defined much of his coverage during his time at the George Washington University in D.C. His favorite hip-hop artists working today are Tyler, The Creator, Boldy James, JPEGMAFIA, and Earl Sweatshirt.