Overview
- Lil Wayne admitted on SportsCenter that he was starstruck when he reconnected with LeBron James on the set of a Beats By Dre commercial for the Beats Pill relaunch.
- He said he found himself asking James about his son and the NBA, calling those moments “monumental” in their personal bond.
- Wayne first encountered James as a teenager after Slim, Birdman’s brother, recommended James attend his Ohio show.
- During filming, James paid tribute by rapping the chorus of Wayne’s hit “A Milli,” underscoring their mutual respect.
- Their collaboration builds on past partnerships, including Wayne’s performance at James’ 21st birthday and previous Beats By Dre events.