Tory Lanez dedicates a song to his son, rapping over Eminem’s “Mockingbird” Posted on April 10, 2025 By Remy Gelenidze Tory Lanez, who is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence, released a heartfelt track titled “Dear Kai,” dedicated to his son, Kai’lon Peterson. The song interpolates Eminem’s 2004 hit single “Mockingbird,” mirroring its theme of a father’s devotion to his child. “Dear Kai” is part of Lanez’s “Prison Tapes” series, which features music recorded during his incarceration. The track offers an emotional message to his son, addressing the challenges of their separation and expressing his enduring love and support. Eminem’s “Mockingbird,” known for its poignant lyrics about fatherhood, has influenced various artists since its release. In 2024, DJs Tiësto, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, and Gabry Ponte released a cover of the song, and in 2022, British rapper E1 (3×3) released a remix. The song also gained renewed popularity in 2023 after trending on TikTok, leading to over a billion streams on Spotify. Through “Dear Kai,” Tory Lanez channels the spirit of “Mockingbird,” delivering a personal message that resonates with listeners familiar with the complexities of parental love and separation. You can listen to the song below: RECENT RELATED ARTICLESEminem becomes only rapper to have 6 videos crossed 1 billion views on YouTubeApril 20, 2024Enisa performs Eminem’s “Mockingbird” live on stageJune 11, 2023Eminem’s 19-year old song was most streamed rap song this week on SpotifyApril 9, 2023Participant stuns jury with Eminem’s “Mockigbird” performance at Germany’s The Voice Kids 2023March 22, 2023Chinese soldier rapping Eminem’s “Mockingbird” goes viral & storms the chartsOctober 29, 2022Eminem’s “Mockingbird” charts on Spotify for the first time in historyOctober 16, 2022 EminemMockingbirdTory Lanez