Ace rapper Lil Wayne addressed the crowd during a concert after a fan requested he perform Mona Lisa, his celebrated 2018 collaboration with Kendrick Lamar from Tha Carter V.
The blog LilWayneHQ shared footage of Wayne pausing the show to explain why he hasn’t been performing the track.
Many might have thought that the track’s absence from Wayne’s setlist is linked to his long-standing association with Drake, who has a well-documented feud with Kendrick Lamar.
However, Wayne set the record straight, revealing that Drake was not a factor in his decision. Instead, the rapper admitted he simply can’t recall the complex verses of Mona Lisa.
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Speaking to his fans at the front, Lil Wayne confessed that he struggles to remember his lyrics. He acknowledged seeing fans with signs requesting Mona Lisa at multiple shows, prompting him to clarify his stance.
The rapper candidly shared with the crowd that the intricate nature of the song makes it challenging for him to perform on stage. Wayne reassured fans that he plans to relearn the verses, promising to deliver for those who love the track.
Despite his confession, Wayne didn’t leave his fans disappointed. He launched into a spirited performance of Steady Mobbin with Gucci Mane, dedicating the moment to the Mona Lisa lovers in the audience.
This isn’t the first time Lil Wayne has forgotten his lyrics. In 2019, he famously blanked on In This House lyrics featuring Gucci Mane during a live performance in Milwaukee. The song is another track from Tha Carter V.
Similarly, in 2021, during an interview with Fox Sports’ Darnell Smith, Wayne couldn’t recall writing a line from the 2008 “Lollipop (Remix),” much to the surprise of his fans.