Lil Wayne has given a preview of his next album 'The Carter IV' over the phone to his Young Money rapper Drake.

According to YBF, Drake said: "He called me the other day from jail and rapped me two verses, man."

He went on to say that Drake was astounded by Lil Wayne's talent and ability to write.

The rapper continued: "It really made me, like, 'I gotta do something different. I gotta get sh-- together,' because he's really got bars and he's rapping from a broader life perspective, saying these things people love to hear."

Drake has revealed that he is a definite for Lil Wayne's upcoming album.

We still have a while to wait though - Weezy is not out until at least November...

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