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Lil Wayne Describes Being Starstruck by LeBron James During Beats By Dre Shoot

He told SportsCenter that the Beats Pill ad shoot highlighted how far their friendship has come since they first met in Ohio

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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.