Lil Wayne, a rap legend, has been going strong health-wise, and it may be attributed to his unique habits. Fans noticed the rapper looking noticeably leaner on tour in 2024, sparking curiosity about his weight loss secrets. Is it crash diets? Ozempic? In an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Lil Wayne shared his eating habits and approach to fitness.
A Personal Chef Since 19
Lil Wayne revealed that he’s had a personal chef since he was 19 years old. “When I was 19 I moved to Miami and my mom is a chef and she was very happy for the move because New Orleans is crazy,” he explained. “One thing she really wanted me to do was get a personal chef,” he continued. “So from the age of 19 to now, I’ve always had a personal chef.”
Wayne emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet with plenty of vegetables in every meal. “Every damn meal got veggies. Every. Damn,” he says.
No Fast Food Since 19
Lil Wayne hasn’t eaten fast food in over two decades. “I ain’t ate fast food since I was 19, and I’m 42 now,” he stated. He doesn’t even recall the smell of McDonald’s. “Fast food? I ain’t smelled McDonald’s since ’99, fam,” he said. He simply doesn’t eat fast food. He also doesn’t have cheat meals or cheat days. “I don’t eat fast food. I don’t cheat meals. Ain’t no cheat days over here,” he affirmed.
He emphasizes that it's not a quick fix. “Ain’t no cheat code. Ain’t no fast food. It’s you. You the code. You the gym. You the weight.”
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Discipline and Control
Wayne emphasized that weight loss wasn’t a New Year’s resolution. “I learned early, when I was 19, you can’t be living like a damn teenager forever.”
When asked if he hits the gym, Weezy said, “Only gyms I know is Jim Jones.” He admits, “I can’t lift a weight. I don’t even try. I can’t lift a weight, Zane. I can’t.” He finds his workout in discipline and control. “Discipline is my gym, homie. Control is my workout,” he declared.
He also mentioned, “Oh yeah, & I’m sure I’ve lost weight due to all the walking!”
Debunking the Rumors
Lil Wayne addressed the rumors about using weight loss drugs. “They say I’m on them shots? Hell no. I’m on them veggies, them fruits, and that personal chef life,” he clarified. “Nah, man. I ain’t on no shots.”
The Real Secret: Longevity
Wayne believes in the power of consistency and healthy habits. “You can’t fake longevity, my G. Yes,” he stated. He attributes his health and weight to his lifestyle choices. “Man, it’s the angles, the tour schedule, the food, all of it,” he explained.
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He doesn’t have a six-pack like gym dudes, but he feels healthy and light. “I ain’t got no six-pack like them gym dudes. But I’m healthy as hell. And I feel light.”
Cooking on the Go
Lil Wayne even shared an anecdote about his commitment to healthy eating while traveling. “We had pulled over to eat,” he began. “You know I don’t eat fast food so we pulled over to cook and shit. So we gotta watch the car. See, we pulled over and we cook.”
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