Lil Wayne recently announced his favorite Canadian artists outside of his Young Money brother Drake.
During a recent interview with Canadian outlet Much Music, Wayne was asked certain questions about the country before giving his thoughts on his favorite artists from the Great White North. He was given a list that included pop sensations Justin Bieber, Fefe Dobson and Avril Lavigne to assist in his selection.
According to the New Orleans native, he had no idea Biebs was from Canada, despite collaborating with him several times. Avril Lavigne got a shout from the rapper, but someone else was labeled his favorite.
“Shout out Avril,” Wayne said. “I had to sing ‘Sk8r Boi’ on Masked Singer. Also, she sung my verse while she was on tour with MGK. But, my favorite Canadian artist — I’m sorry — Kardinal Offishall…Google it.”
Kardinal caught wind of the comments and revealed he was flattered by Wayne selecting him as his favorite. The two haven’t collaborated with each other, but they both were performers during Drake’s October World Weekend.
“Maximum respect to one of the greatest of all time @liltunechi,” Kardinal captioned an Instagram post. “Between @champagnepapi and Lil Wayne showing me so much love over the past couple weeks, I’m telling you I’m just grateful to keep receiving these flowers while I’m alive to smell them. All praises due. No pun intended.”
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He added: “No gimmicks or marketing or viral moments will ever get you the respect of the people. Earning the respect from the people you respect is the greatest gift…thank you.”
Lil Wayne and Kardinal Offishall were featured on Trae Tha Truth’s “Colorful Clothes,” and Barrington Levy’s “No War,” however they never got in the studio directly.
Lil Wayne made his long-awaited return to Canada over the weekend when he performed alongside Drake and Nicki Minaj at the Young Money Reunion show. While Weezy received his flowers from his former protégés, he dropped a bombshell by announcing Tha Carter VI was on the way.
“I’m working on Carter VI, coming soon!” he told the crowd as a giant sign reading the album title appeared on the screen behind the YM trio as the night came to a close.
Kardinal Offishal is an OG from the Lyricist Lounge era of the game. He had one of the best verse on Clipse’ zGRINDIN’ remix back in the day. Had a couple a bangers in “Bacardi Slang” and “Old Time Killin'”. Also introduced us to Saukretes, another dope Canadian spitter.
He never quite popped off in the states, but he’s internationally known. It’s nice when US artists show love like this. Helps the culture grow.
Saukratees originally appeared long before Kardinal on a joint called hate runs deep that features Marvel of F.O.S.
Kardinal is well know to me and I’m from the UK
Regarding his comment about not knowing Justin is from Canada is just bizarre. Everyone knows that…
Dude shoulda gave MadChild a shoutout
The correct answer is K-O’s
Dude is one of the most versatile acts in hip hop for the last two decades…
Absolutely!! Amazing artist!! PS Canada has some amazing gems. If you are into hip hop and not hip pop that is
One of my favorite artists, his catalog is filled with do many great ttracks.
Madchild or Kardinal foh weezy
Maestro Fresh Wes, Daneo, Infinite, Ghetto Concept, Nefarious, Kardinal, Rascalz, Saukrates, Classified. I know I am missing some. Nuff MCs north of the border. Do some research
Classified isn’t just a top Canadian MC, he is a top MC
Canadian Hip Hop Greats from are
Swollen Members, The Rascalz, Merkules, Madchild, Snak the Ripper, C-Lance and Pamela Anderson all from Vancouver, B.C. and Western Canada.
Sean Paul, Kardinal Official, Choclair, Drake, The Weekend, Belly, Justin Bieber, Avril Lavine, Jim Carrey, Mike Myers, Snow and Tory Lanez and MANY others are all from Toronto and Ontario, Central Canada
Classified is excellent, has a new album and is from Nova Scotia, Atlantic Canada
Also, some other great Canadian Artists are K’naan, K-OS, Maestro Fresh-Wes, Sweat Shop Union, BADBADNOTGOOD,
Not sure which part of Canada they are from. I’m sure I’m missing some other Canadian Artists so feel free to reply & add some.
Sean Paul is not from Toronto bruh smh… he’s a yawd man
Winnipegs most! Basically gave life to hip hop in canada, snak the ripper and merkules both dope, beats all the trash mumble.rappers down south any day
Mad Child is so wack now but was incredible on the first 4 swollen members albums
Lots of underground mcs and producers in the Toronto area similar to Buffalo and Rochester, some of these guys are pretty lyrical other on the drill. same with montreal area as well. good scene in both cities for young cats and over 35 as well. Any Canadian city has at least 3-4 dope rap parties a month even if it’s just 50 people in a pub for a 90s night