Tony Stewart built his reputation on blistering lap times and championship grit, but his influence also extends beyond the track. He’s had his fair share of pop culture moments, most notably when rapper Lil Wayne gave him a shoutout in one of his songs.
Tony Stewart’s Surprise Name-Drop in a Lil Wayne Track
When Lil Wayne unleashed “Glory” on the Free Weezy Album in 2015, fans got a lyrical onslaught of metaphors and name-drops. But few expected the name “Tony Stewart” to be among them.
“Uh, glory, hallelujah
Holy s***, I’m the s***, Porta-Potty Tunechi
Unload the Glock profusely when sortin’ out confusion
Your motor mouth keep vroomin’, I’m goin’ Tony Stewart
I’m on the fluid, I’m ruined, I’m cold as Boston Bruins
Lost in the shoo-shoo and who’s who and I lost influence
Lost my point of view ’til I find a mirror, start talkin’ to it
It told me the truth, it said I’m the s*** and you party poopin’
Lord, oh, Lord”
It might be a quick shoutout, but it puts Stewart right up there with ballers, boxers, and rap legends. Getting a mention from Lil Wayne isn’t something you see every day in NASCAR, and it shows just how big Stewart’s name really is.
Wayne’s no stranger to dropping sports references, but shouting out a NASCAR driver is a bit out of the ordinary in hip hop. Stewart’s fierce, no-holds-barred style and perhaps his notoriety resonated in ways that go far beyond the track.
Stewart has long crossed paths with pop culture, thanks to his reputation as one of NASCAR’s boldest personalities. From heated interviews to controversial clashes, the four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion built an image that broke the mold. His rebellious streak fits right in with a rapper like Lil Wayne, who’s known for being straight-up and unapologetic.
This shoutout wasn’t just a cool name-drop but shows how NASCAR’s cultural footprint is spreading into surprising places. Although the sport has long been seen as niche compared to basketball or football, moments like this prove how its most iconic figures have become part of the broader conversation.
Even if a Lil Wayne fan isn’t into racing, hearing Stewart’s name spoken with respect shows how far the sport’s reach has gone.
For Stewart, who hung up his full-time NASCAR racing helmet in 2016 but still gets in the driver’s seat in the NHRA Top Fuel racing at 53 years of age, the Lil Wayne mention is just another quirky addition to his already colourful career. Whether you’re blasting “Glory” or reliving Stewart’s epic moments behind the wheel, his legendary status keeps shifting gears in the most unexpected ways.