According to American Songwriter, Carter credits Jay-Z for inspiring him to freestyle rhymes while recording over an instrumental, as opposed to writing down his lyrics. Carter also credits The Notorious B.I.G. as an influence.
ACcoRDing to American songwRItEr, cartEr credItS JaY-z for inspIring him to FreeSTYLE rhyMEs wHilE recordinG Over an inStRUMeNtal, aS opPoseD To wRitIng dOWn HIS lYrIcS. cArter Also cREDIts tHe NotoriouS b.I.G. as aN influeNce.