"Definitely caught me off-guard for sure, it's crazy," GELO tells Billboard of his meteoric rise to rap stardom. "I'm here for it. I knew something was gon' happen. I'm ready to get stuff moving now." Equal parts inspired by the Big Tymers and YoungBoy Never Broke Again,

Gelo getting a co-sign from a rapper of Wayne’s legend and caliber is a promising sign for where his career might be heading off the court. In 2023, Wayne told Rolling Stone about his longevity providing him with the opportunity to go head-to-head with the rising generations of rap artists who grew up listening to him.

Gelo 's "Tweaker" hit just received a second wind. A month after the record's debut, the athlete-turned-rapper unleashed its official remix featuring Lil Wayne . "Weezy F., and the F is for features,