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• Drake posted an Instagram photo featuring his new tattoo of Lil Wayne's face.
• The tattoo is on the rapper's upper-left arm.
• The tattoo is definitely a sign of respect since Lil Wanye signed Drake to his record label back in 2009.

Taking up esteemed residence alongside Sade, Lil Wayne now not only has a permanent place in Drake‘s heart but also on his body. In pictures taken from Drake’s Houston Appreciation Weekend that appeared overnight on the 6 God’s Instagram, the Weezy can be seen in pride of place — next to a bottle of Drakkar Noir and a skull, naturally — on Drake’s upper-left arm, which, when you think about it, is really the least he could do. As the man who signed Drake to Young Money back in 2009 — pre-"Thank Me Later," pre-"Take Care" and categorically pre-"Nothing Was The Same"— it’s safe to say the tat of Lil Wayne, taken from a classic picture of the Louisiana rapper which you can see in the tweet below, is a strong show of respect in an area previously reserved for the likes of Rihanna and BBK.

Check out the photos below, courtesy of Champagne Papi’s Instagram, and let us know what you think in the comments section. And speaking of Drizzy, are people right to think there might be a "Take Care 2" on the way?

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