Lil Novi, the 15-year-old son of rap icon Lil Wayne and singer Nivea, is carving his own path in music.
Fresh off the release of his mixtape B4 The albVm, Novi is making waves not just for his new music but also for his take on his legendary father’s career.
In a recent interview on the TRSH channel on YouTube, Novi opened up about growing up with a superstar dad and shared what he believes is Lil Wayne’s greatest album.
When asked if he agrees with the general consensus that his father is one of hip-hop’s all-time greats, Novi didn’t hesitate. “For surely I agree.” “But I just be like, yeah that shit cool. I be like, yeah that [stuff] hard.”
While he’s grown accustomed to people being fascinated by his father’s career, Novi doesn’t let it overwhelm him. “Some kids, they be like, ‘Oh that’s crazy. How does it feel to wake up every day?’” “I be like, bro, it’s regular. I’m a human. I’m just like y’all.”
When it came to naming his favorite Lil Wayne albums, Novi admitted he’s more into his dad’s newer releases.
“I listen to his music. I listen to, like, kind of like his newer music. I don’t really listen to his old stuff. But I’ll say his top one album, I’ll say the newest Carter. I think it’s Carter V. But yeah, that [stuff] was hard. That [stuff] was great.”
Novi, real name Neal Carter, is determined to carve out his own path. His manager, Jave Q, is confident in the young artist’s potential.
“Since being featured on No Ceilings 3, Lil Novi has skyrocketed, using the spotlight from his dad Wayne’s endorsement as a launchpad for his own unique sound,” Jave Q told iHeartRadio. “His rise is a testament to talent meeting opportunity, as he carves out a space in the game with raw energy and undeniable skill.”
