In a candid interview, rap legend Lil Wayne opened up about his undying dedication to music, expressing why the world should expect nothing less than full commitment from him – forever. Known for his chart-topping hits and influence on generations of artists, the “Mrs. Officer” rapper revealed that, for him, creating music is more than a profession; it’s a lifestyle, an intrinsic drive that keeps him in the game.

Reflecting on his passion and motivation, Lil Wayne shared, “Every single action, every single word, every single approach. The reason why I’m still only listening and working on my own s— is because I’m in it.” For Wayne, maintaining his unique sound and staying true to his art requires undivided focus. He explained, “I believe once you start trying to listen to everybody else, you ain’t in it no more. You just happy to be here. But not me. I’m in a gym working on my own game. I don’t care how high you jumping. I don’t care how fast you run. You can’t even stand next to me with that s—.” His words underline a self-reliant approach, emphasizing that he’s never content with merely existing in the industry; he’s determined to push his craft further, relentlessly working on his “game.”

Despite the challenges and exhaustion that come with his intense work ethic, Lil Wayne is clear that “retirement” is not in his vocabulary. He chuckled as he explained, “When you work the way I work, it gets strenuous, and it might flash. And even when you say it, I don’t think you actually mean stop working or doing music.” Instead, Wayne spoke about the unique drive that defines true artists. “You probably just mean you want to retire from everything else but the music… When you’re an artist — a real artist like myself, I was born this way. So I don’t think that the real true artists and pioneers, they never retire. They died doing this.”

For fans of Lil Wayne, his words are both a reassurance and a powerful testament. As he continues to evolve and redefine what it means to be an artist, one thing is certain: Lil Wayne is here to stay, committed to the art and culture of hip-hop as much today as he was at the start of his career. For him, music isn’t just a job; it’s a lifelong journey.