The apple certainly doesn’t fall far from the tree, and North West is making sure the world knows she has the “Ye” gene when it comes to the studio.
On Friday, the 12 year old creative sent the internet into a frenzy by revealing her latest creative venture.
North shared that she officially produced the beat for a brand new track titled “Justswagup,” which features a collaboration between Lil Novi, the son of the legendary Lil Wayne, and emerging artist Mag!c.
Fans are already calling this a historic moment for the culture, as it marks a rare crossover where the offspring of two of the greatest rappers of all time are joining forces to set the tone for the next generation.
While North has already shown she can handle a mic and a stage, her stepping into the production booth proves she is serious about mastering the industry.
The track itself is a high-energy, 808-heavy banger that perfectly captures the “rage” and “vamp” aesthetic currently dominating the underground scene.
Lil Novi, born Neal Carter, has been making his own waves over the past few years, building a loyal following with his unique sound and viral snippets. By teaming up with North West and Mag!c, the 16 year old is keeping that momentum going strong.
The beauty of “Justswagup” is that it avoids looking like a forced industry plant project. Instead, it sounds like a group of talented young artists just having fun, experimenting with their voices, and genuinely enjoying the creative process without the pressure of being “perfect.
This collaboration is also being hailed as a wholesome win for the culture. Seeing the offspring of Ye and Lil Wayne work together, rather than compete, is a breath of fresh air and a promising sign for where hip-hop is headed.
Lil Novi has often talked about staying grounded while navigating his father’s massive shadow, and this project proves he’s focused on the work. If this is what the future of the genre looks like, we are in good hands.
With North’s ear for production and Novi’s natural flow, “Justswagup” is proof that the next era of hip-hop royalty has officially arrived.
Ye and Lil Wayne’s kids now have a song together: North West produced “Justswagup” by Mag!c and Lil Novi (Lil Wayne’s son) 🤝 pic.twitter.com/11SFacGeZm
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) January 3, 2026
