Lil Wayne - John Ft. Rick Ross (explicit) (official Music Video) Apr 2026

Wayne opens with frantic energy and clever punchlines, utilizing vivid metaphors involving violence, wealth, and resilience. Fans often cite the opening bar—".44 bulldog, my motherfucking pet"—as one of his most iconic post-prison deliveries.

Ross provides a booming, authoritative counterpoint to Wayne's technical flow. His verses emphasize the "rich forever" lifestyle of his Maybach Music Group (MMG) brand, further solidifying the chemistry between the two hip-hop moguls. Visual Direction of the Music Video Wayne opens with frantic energy and clever punchlines,

The track is defined by its aggressive, high-energy beat, characterized by heavy bass and a "hyped" tempo that complements both rappers' styles. His verses emphasize the "rich forever" lifestyle of

The song's title and central hook—"I die today, remember me like "—reference the legendary Beatles founder to underscore Lil Wayne’s ambition to be immortalized as the greatest rapper of all time. The track itself was born from Lil Wayne's admiration for Rick Ross's "I'm Not a Star"; upon his release from Rikers Island, Wayne reportedly kept Ross's original on repeat before deciding to reinterpret its hook for his own lead single. Lyrical Themes and Production The track itself was born from Lil Wayne's