Lil Baby’s latest album WHAM recently soared to the top of the Billboard 200, marking his third chart-topping album and solidifying his status as one of the biggest forces in rap today. As part of his album rollout, the rapper has been making appearances on several prominent podcasts, offering insights into his career, the industry, and the ever-evolving Atlanta rap scene.
It all went down, during a recent discussion on the DeepCut podcast, Lil Baby was asked to rank himself alongside four of Atlanta’s most influential rap stars: Playboi Carti, 21 Savage, Young Thug, and Future. Atlanta’s rap scene is known for producing some of the most innovative and powerful voices in hip-hop, so the task of ranking these legends was no easy feat.
Surprisingly, Lil Baby humbly placed himself at No. 5 on his own list. “That’s hard, ’cause I don’t know how to rank myself,” he said, demonstrating a rare moment of humility in an industry where confidence often reigns supreme. By placing himself at the bottom of the list, Lil Baby acknowledged the immense contributions of other artists in the scene, while still expressing pride in his own place within the culture. His ranking reflects the broad range of talent within Atlanta, from Playboi Carti’s unique style to Young Thug’s genre-defying creativity.
What’s more, one thing was clear in Lil Baby’s rankings: he believes Future deserves the top spot. “Future,” he said, “he’s the greatest of all time.” The two artists share a strong mentor-protégé relationship, and Future’s influence on Lil Baby’s career is undeniable. Their bond has sparked discussions among fans about the possibility of a joint album—a project that would no doubt be highly anticipated by fans of both artists.