Lil Wayne Drops Brilliant Crash Bandicoot-Style Song

So, Lil Wayne dropped his new album, Tha Carter 6, last week—and fans are still kind of on the fence about it. Well, the subreddit at least went into full meltdown mode, with many posters claiming this album is his worst work since the rap-rock catastrophe, Rebirth.

But even through the noise, some fans are pointing to one standout track that deserves your attention: Peanuts to N Elephants—a track that’s got something very distinct that’ll make you go, “Oh wow… it actually works, doesn’t it?”

Lin-Manuel Miranda, Lil Wayne, and… Platformers?

What makes this track even more surprising? It was produced by none other than Lin-Manuel Miranda—yeah, the genius behind Moana and Hamilton. Never thought we’d see his name on a Lil Wayne production, but here we are. And somehow? It’s working.

The beat is loud, goofy, and follows the heavily autotuned ballad If I Played Guitar. It kicks off with an elephant’s wail, then transitions into a springy beat with booming bass. And when you hear it—what does it remind you of?

If your first thought was Crash Bandicoot, you’re not alone.

Crash Energy You Can Hear

Fans have been comparing the beat to the Crash Bandicoot soundtrack, especially the kind of music you’d hear during PS1-era levels. One fan even overlaid the track on Crash gameplay, and the fit was so seamless you’d think it was composed by Josh Mancell himself for Naughty Dog’s original trailer.

And that doesn’t detract from the song—it enhances it.

Lil Wayne has always had a playful edge to his music. Longtime listeners know his discography is riddled with punchlines, many of which make you hit rewind just to confirm you really heard what you think you did.

A Weird Combo That Actually Works

Now, while rappers of Lil Wayne’s generation often toggle between silly and serious, it’s always been a little hard to pin down exactly what he cares about. Sometimes he’ll drop emotional tracks about his hometown, New Orleans, or about his mama—but they’re far and few between, considering the sheer number of songs he’s released since the ’90s.

Still, the man takes his craft seriously. His internal rhyme schemes and slippery flows are what made him stand out early—and when he’s on top of his game, he still sounds better than half the current scene.

Add a little spice and splash of fun, and that’s how you get tracks like Peanuts to N Elephants. Even if you’re not a rap fan, there’s something enjoyable in the weird, wild fusion of Crash Bandicoot energy and Wayne’s lyrical punchlines.

So if you’re a Crash Bandicoot veteran who spent hours rage-quitting those tricky levels—don’t lie, we’ve all done it—go give this track a listen. Ask yourself:
Does it really capture the essence of Crash Bandicoot?
And does it show off Lil Wayne’s genius for creative flow and punchline-packed storytelling?