The online rap community is on fire after a wave of blunt, unapologetic opinions surrounding two major releases: Lil Baby’s latest project and Lil Wayne’s highly anticipated Carter 6. It all started when Neal — Wayne’s young son — went viral for calling Lil Baby’s new album Wham “complete tràsh” and boldly declaring he would never collaborate with the Atlanta rapper. His comment, delivered with the unfiltered honesty only a teenager can provide, reignited long-standing debates about quality, generational taste, and the pressure placed on artists with massive fan bases.
But now the focus has flipped. With some fans claiming Carter 6 is “tràsh” as well, people are demanding to know: Will Neal judge his father’s music with the same brutal honesty? And if he doesn’t, are his earlier comments invalid?
First, it’s crucial to understand the dynamics at play here. Neal isn’t a music critic, a professional rapper, or a public figure obligated to share his thoughts with the world. He’s just a kid — someone who, like countless other fans, reacted emotionally to music that didn’t resonate with him. The reason his opinion on Lil Baby’s album blew up isn’t because he planned to join the cultural conversation; it’s because of who he is. Fans often forget this distinction, holding him to standards reserved for industry insiders or professional reviewers — standards that no kid should be expected to meet.
Second, the comparison between Lil Baby’s It’s Only Me (or Wham) and Lil Wayne’s Carter 6 is inherently flawed. Lil Baby is navigating a constantly evolving rap landscape, where audiences demand reinvention but simultaneously criticize any move that strays too far from what made him popular. Meanwhile, Carter 6 carries weight that few albums ever will. Anything with Wayne’s name att
Are some fans disappointed by the music? Absolutely. Are there still listeners who believe Wayne is rapping at a level most artists could only dream of reaching? Without a doubt. And then there’s the subset of people who call a Wayne album “trash” not because of the music, but because they want to stoke drama, ride a viral wave, or make a bold internet statement
So where does Neal fit into this equation? Here’s the catch: if Neal praises the album, critics accuse him of bias or favoritism. If he voices criticism, he’s accused of disrespecting his father’s legacy. In either case, the response is unfair and disproportionate. That’s the reality of being tied to a legend — every opinion, no matter how small or honest, gets amplified and dissected, turning priv
The truth that most fans seem to avoid is this: Neal’s opinion, whether positive or negative, does not determine the quality of the music. Wayne’s legacy is cemented over two decades of groundbreaking work. Lil Baby, despite criticism, remains a top-tier artist capable of bouncing back with a single strong project. One teenager’s reaction, no matter how viral, changes none of that.
What this situation really highlights is a deeper problem: fans often weaponize personal relationships to validate their own musical opinions. Whether Carter 6 is “mid” or monumental should be left to listeners themselves — not Neal, not the internet, not the rumor mill. The wisest course for him? Step back from the noise entirely.
Because one thing is undeniable: the music world thrives on drama far more than it thrives on music itself.
