To show gratitude, Lil Wayne gave DJ Khaled a 24-carat gold-plated Rolls-Royce for always being by his side before he became a legendary rapper

In a jaw-dropping show of gratitude, Lil Wayne recently gifted longtime friend and collaborator DJ Khaled a 24-carat gold-plated Rolls-Royce, thanking him for standing by his side during the early days — before the world knew the name Weezy as one of rap’s greatest.

According to sources close to the two, the gift wasn’t for a birthday or any occasion — it was a "thank you" decades in the making. Wayne reportedly told Khaled:

“You believed in me when the world didn’t. You were there when the stage was small and the dreams were big.”

The car, a gold-drenched Rolls-Royce Phantom, arrived at Khaled’s Miami home last weekend, catching the attention of neighbors and fans alike. The luxury vehicle gleamed in the Florida sun, custom-wrapped in 24-carat gold accents from grille to rims — the definition of major key.

Khaled, clearly emotional, posted a video on Instagram with the caption:

“THANK YOU @liltunechi. You always been real. This means the world to me. We the best – forever.”

The gesture is more than flashy — it’s a reminder of loyalty, legacy, and the kind of friendship that money can’t buy (but might come wrapped in gold just the same).

Because when legends rise, they never forget who helped them climb.