Lil Wayne Lawsuit
Feb 22, 2010 Lil Wayne, Ringtones, Video
No one should be surprised anymore when you hear the name Lil Wayne and the word lawsuit in the same sentence. The rapper is getting sued by record producer Darius Harrison for $2.5 million. It seems that the producer and The Royalty Network are claiming they’re owed the money in unpaid royalties. Darius claims that they own the rights for the use of ‘Mrs. Officer’ on Lil Wayne’s 2008 CD ‘Tha Carter III’ and say that they own the rights to any profits that the rapper made due to the sale of ring tones, music videos and such. It’s not the first lawsuit of its kind and when it comes to Lil Wayne, I doubt it would be the last.
Tags: Lawsuit, Lil Wayne, Music, Profits, Rapper, Ring Tones, Royalties, Videos
Lil Wayne Expected to Bomb
Feb 8, 2010 Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne’s ‘Rebirth’ album dropped last week and it’s looking to bring in just 140,000 to 150,000 in its first week sales. While that’s not too shabby for some artists, compared to the rapper’s 2008 ‘Tha Carter III’ that brought in $1 million during the first week, that’s a major drop in sales. It seems that nothing could go right with Lil Wayne these days. After having the release of his album pushed back several times, lack luster sales and then having to go to prison on Tuesday for felony gun possession, life is turning up to suck a lot for the rapper.
Lil Wayne Does Jesus
Rapper Lil Wayne recently signed on to voice the role of Jesus Christ in T-Pain’s upcoming animated series for Adult Swim called ‘Freakniks’. Adult Swim creative director Jake Escobedo explained the show’s premise by saying “Basically it was a Black Spring Break that went down in Atlanta and got shut down back in ‘98 or ‘99. So the show is going to resurrect that, and it’s going to be starring T-Pain and Lil Wayne and all these other artists like David Banner and some other dudes. It’s all drawn, and T-Pain plays the ghost of spring break, the Spirit of Freaknik. He brings this party back to Atlanta and the artists have done all this music for it, and it’s amazing.”
Tags: Adult Swim, atlanta, David Banner, Jesus Christ, Lil Wayne, Music, Rapper, T-Pain
Usher’s Album Leaks
Jan 3, 2010 Lil Wayne, Song Leaked, Usher
After a good long while, Usher actually has some new music coming out. However, just like Lil Wayne’s ‘Rebirth’ Usher’s upcoming ‘Raymond VS Raymond’ has been leaked and has appeared on the internet this past week. There’s been many changes to the album’s release date which was originally scheduled for an early 2010 release, later changed to December 21st, and now back at TBD status. The release date is also different on various websites with Best Buy, Tower and FYE among others having a pre-order for the album’s release on February 16 while Walmart.com is for February 2 and Amazon is for March 1. Mind you, it doesn’t show up on iTunes at all. It sounds like the singer’s camp needs to get their stuff together.
Tags: Amazon, Best Buy, FYE, iTunes, Lil Wayne, Music, Singer, Tower, Usher, Walmart
Lil Wayne’s Last Performance
Jan 3, 2010 Concert, Concert Gig, Lil Wayne
Lily Wayne recently perfomred a farewell concert in his hometown of New Orleans to thank his fans, family and friends for their support before he heads off to prison. The rapper begins his one year sentence behind bars for a weapons possession charge on February 9th. Along with the show in New Orleans, Lil Wayne is also shcedules to play a couple of dates in Texas and one other show in Louisiana. I think he’s getting a bit too close to Mexico with those shows. Someone better be keeping an eye on him. You never know what he could do.
Tags: Concert, Lil Wayne, Louisiana, Mexico, New Orlenas, Possession, Prison, Rapper, Texas
No Valentines for Lil Wayne
Dec 22, 2009 Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne is going to have to reschedule whatever Valentine’s Day plans that he may have because a judge has set the rapper up with a romantic stint behind bars. Lil Wayne has finally been given a start date to serve his one year jail sentence after pleading guilty to weapons charges and his 1st day will be on February 9th, a week after his new album drops. The rapper didn’t say one word during his brief appearance in Manhattan State court last week when the date was set. There’s still no word on where he will be serving his time.
Tags: Guilty, Lil Wayne, Manhattan, Rapper, Sentence, Valentine’s Day
Lil’ Wayne’s close customer services
Something very interesting has happened recently with regards to Lil’ Wayne’s upcoming album. It seems that the release of the album was set for December 15th but it was delayed until February. However, those fans of Lil’ Wayne who pre-ordered the album have apparently received it in the mail. Now that’s really classy customer service… but what gives? How come Lil’ Wayne’s distribution guys are pulling this kind of stunt. Someone might get it into their head to do something very absurd such as complain. After all, how dare they leave precious fans without anything to buy for Christmas… that’s just not right!
Tags: Album, Delayed, Hip Hop, Lil’ Wayne, Pop
Lil’ Wayne’s trademark apartment
Dec 14, 2009 Hip Hop, Lil Wayne
The rapper is apparently selling his apartment that bears distinctive marks of himself, probably like no other place anywhere. This is what a source said about Lil’ Wayne’s apartment: “Once we got there, a member of Wayne’s posse opened the door to the overwhelming smell of marijuana. Two hot, rap-video-looking girls were walking around in nothing but a bra and underwear, blasting hip-hop. We just went in and looked around and tried not to stare.” It was probably very difficult not to stare. Lil’ Wayne is probably one of those artists that likes to leave something behind for posterity… you know, something to be remembered by.
Tags: Apartment, Hip Hop, Legacy, Lil’ Wayne, Pop
Lil Wayne and Drake’s Manager Gets Posed
According to Bryant Management, someone is trying to pass themselves off as CEO Cortez Bryant, the manager for artists Lil Wayne and Drake. The company, who are already working to find the imposter, says “It has come to light that an individual has been impersonating Bryant Management CEO Cortez Bryant for financial gain through false bookings of his clients, specifically the much buzzed-about recording artist Drake.” The poser has used a fake Twitter account which he uses to secure and pocket deposits for fake bookings and appearances. Fake appearances huh? Maybe Lil Wayne can use that as his excuse for not showing up to his shows. Everyone knows that the rapper needs a good one.
Tags: Bryant Management, CEO, Drake, Lil Wayne, Rapper, Twitter
Lil Wayne gets sued
Nov 2, 2009 Hip Hop, Lil Wayne
No rest for the weary lawyers of Lil Wayne, it seems they just keep getting a new assignment every once in a while… just to keep the spice in their lives. This time, a man by the name of Thomas Marasciullo is suing Lil Wayne and Birdman because he claims they have used some recordings of his voice dating back to 2006 on their albums. What’s more interesting is that Thomas Marasciullo recently lost his job as a recording engineer with Cash Money Records whom he is also suing for the infringement. Well, when the well runs dry, suck the marrow from the rappers… Lil Wayne is probably going to get it all back eventually and as for Birdman… they probably have each other’s backs.
Lil Wayne Pleads Guilty
Oct 26, 2009 Lil Wayne, Rapper
Lil Wayne pleaded guilty to attempted weapon possession last week and is expected to be sentenced to a year in jail. The rapper admitted to having a .40 calibre semi-automatic loaded gun on board his tour bus back in 2007. Sentencing isn’t until February so he remains free on bail until then. However, he’ll be busy tending to his other run-ins with the law as he has a trial scheduled in Arizona for felony drug possession and weapon charges from an arrest back in January 2008 at the US Border Patrol. He pleaded not guilty for that one. Either way, he will be getting some jail time in.
Tags: Arizona, Arrest, Bail, Drug, Felony, Guilty, Gun, Jail, Law, Lil Wayne, Rapper, Tour, US, Weapon
New Chris Brown Song
Oct 2, 2009 Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, lyrics
Chris Brown has debuted a smooth new song called ‘I Can Transform Ya’ which features Lil Wayne and was produced by Swizz Beatz. The song is the lead single from the R&B singer’s upcoming album ‘Graffiti’. It’s also the first official song to be released after his altercation with ex-girlfriend Rihanna. Here’s some lyrics from the new song “I can transform ya, I can transform ya/ Anything you want, I got it, I can get it for you/ You my baby girl, so you know I get it for you.” Talk about getting spoiled. Here’s a couple more lines “Shoes, you got it/ Bags, you got it/ Cars, you got it/ Money, you got it/ I can transform ya, anything you want, I can get it for you.” It sounds more like he’s trying to bribe someone or appeal to a gold digger.
Tags: Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, lyrics, R&B, Rihanna, Singer, Swizz Beatz
2009 BET Hip-Hop Awards Nominees:
Sep 23, 2009 BET Hip-Hop, Eminem, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, T.I.
2009 BET Hip-Hop Awards Nominees:
Kanye West Leads 2009 BET Hip-Hop Awards Nominations With Nine
Full List of Nominees:
Best Hip-Hop Collaboration
“Pop Champagne,” Jim Jones & Ron Browz featuring Juelz Santana
“Mrs. Officer,” Lil Wayne featuring Bobby Valentino
“Magnificent,” Rick Ross featuring John Legend
“Live Your Life,” T.I. featuring Rihanna
“Put On,” Young Jeezy featuring Kanye West
Best Live Performer
Busta Rhymes
Jay-Z
Lil Wayne
T.I.
Kanye West
Lyricist of the Year
Drake
Eminem
Jay-Z
Lil Wayne
Kanye West
Video Director of the Year
Gil Green
Anthony Mandler
Mr. Boomtown
Chris Robinson
Hype Williams
Producer of the Year
Ron Browz
Cool & Dre
Tha Bizness
T-Pain
Kanye West
Track of the Year
“Day “N” Nite,” Kid Cudi
“D.O.A. (Death of Auto Tune),” Jay-Z
“Every Girl – Young Money,” Lil Wayne, Drake, Jae Mills, Gudda Gudda & Mack Maine
“Live Your Life,” T.I. featuring Rihanna
“Turn My Swag On,” Soulja Boy Tell’em
CD of the Year
“Relapse,” Eminem
“The Renaissance,” Q-Tip
“Paper Trail,” T.I.
“808s & Heartbreak,” Kanye West
“The Recession,” Young Jeezy
Rookie of the Year
B.O.B.
Dorrough
Drake
Kid Cudi
Wale
Best Hip-Hop Video
“Ice Cream Paint Job,” Dorrough – Ice Cream Paint Job
“We Made You,” Eminem – We Made You
“D.O.A. (Death of Auto Tune),” Jay-Z
“Day “N” Nite,” Kid Cudi
“Live Your Life,” T.I. featuring Rihanna
MVP of the Year
Drake
Jay-Z
Lil Wayne
T.I.
Kanye West
DJ of the Year
DJ AM
DJ Drama
DJ Khaled
DJ Tony Neal
DJ Greg Street
Hustler of the Year
Diddy
Drake
Jay-Z
Lil Wayne
Kanye West
Made-You-Look Award (Best Hip-Hop Style)
Jay-Z
Kid Cudi
Lil Wayne
Soulja Boy Tell’em
Kanye West
Best Hip-Hop Blog Site
All Hip Hop
Nah Right
SOHH
This Is 50
World Star Hip Hop
People’s Champ (Viewers Choice)
“Ice Cream Paint Job,” Dorrough
“Throw It In The Bag,” Fabolous featuring The-Dream
“Day ‘N’ Nite,” Kid Cudi
“Turn My Swag On,” Soulja Boy Tell’em
“Amazing,” Kanye West featuring Young Jeezy
Tags: Award, BET Hip-Hop, Eminem, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, nominations, T.I.
Kanye West Leads BET Nods
Sep 22, 2009 BET, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Taylor Swift
Everyone may still be upset at what Kanye West did to Taylor Swift at the 2009 MTV VMAs but there’s a network which isn’t – BET. The rapper received nine nominations for the fourth annual BET Hip Hop Awards which will air on October 27th. Kanye leads in the nominations with Jay-Z and Lil Wayne following with seven nods each and TI having six nods. People may not be happy with Kanye as a person but they sure are happy with his music. This time, I bet he can hog the spotlight and ruin his image without having to hurt someone else in turn.
Tags: BET, Hip Hop, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, MTV, Rapper, T.I., Taylor Swift, VMA
Lil Wayne is a Dad Again
Sep 17, 2009 Lil Wayne
The third of Lil Wayne’s baby mommas finally gave birth last week. A rep for actress Lauren London has confired that she and the rapper, whose real name is Dwayne Carter, welcome their healthy baby boy into the world and that everyone is happy and well. The boy is Lauren’s first child. Lil Wayne already has 2 other children, 1 with his ex-wife and another with a college student. Singer Nivea Hamilton is also rumored to be pregnant with the rapper’s child and is due to give birth within the year as well. Does he not know how to use protection?
Tags: Actress, birth, lauren london, Lil Wayne, nivea hamilton, Pregnant, Protection, Rapper, Singer
Lil Wayne Cancels Again
Aug 24, 2009 Lil Wayne, Soulja Boy, Young Jeezy
Lil Wayne’s show at the GM Palace in Vancouver last Monday was cancelled at the last minute and also cancelled for the gig the next day. I don’t know what his reasoning is but I give him props for letting everyone know 24 hours in advance as compared to his other cancelled gigs. According to the promoter’s media release “The Lil Wayne show has been cancelled due to circumstances beyond Live Nation’s Control.” Live Nation isn’t a babysitter and they can’t be responsible for keeping him awake or curing his hangovers. The singer was supposed to perform with Young Jeezy, Soulja Boy and Drake. Ticket holders will be given refunds.
Tags: Drake, Lil Wayne, Live Nation, Singer, Soulja Boy, Vancouver, Young Jeezy
Lil Wayne is Sick
Jul 8, 2009 Concert Tour, Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne better have a good apology ready to give to Europe. The rapper and his reps released a statement last Thursday announcing that he will not be able to perform at the next seven scheduled European tour dates due to an illness. Apparently, he was forced to cancel due to doctor’s orders but he does promise to reschedule when possible. The statement reads “Lil Wayne extends an apology to his fans for the short notice of this postponement. But [he] looks forward to returning for the performances and visitation with his fans.” He better go back and do those shows or he might end up owing promoters some big money.
Tags: Doctor, Europe, Illness, Lil Wayne, Performances, Postponement, Rapper, Statement, Tour
Rapper exes on new reality show
Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, T.I.’s fiancée, and Antonia “Toya” Carter, Lil Wayne’s former wife, will be joining forces for a new reality show on Black Entertainment Television called “Tiny & Toya”. Toya said the following about the upcoming show: “We’re trying to create our own identity. We’re letting people know what we’re really all about. We’re trying to get our businesses up and running and just having fun — the way we live life for ourselves.” Yes, and what better place to find yourself than on public television, right? I’m sure Toya and Tiny will find this to be a most revelating experience at the end of which they will both feel like renewed human beings… or at least that’s what they are most likely going to say.
Tags: Antonia “Toya” Carter, Hip Hop, Lil Wayne, T.I., Tameka “Tiny” Cottle
Lil Waynes the daddy twice over!
Jun 22, 2009 Lil Wayne
Rapper Lil’ Wayne is about to have a busy year – he’s reportedly expecting two new sons by two different women.
It’s claimed the Lollipop hip-hopper has fathered two babies, with singer Nivea Hamilton and model Lauren London.
And the performer – real name Dwayne Carter – is apparently set to marry Nivea in the next few months and also intends to help Lauren raise her baby.
The two new babies will bring Lil’ Wayne’s brood of children to four – he also has two children from a previous relationship.
rapper, lil wayne, babies, pregnant ,sons, nivea hamilton ,lauren london, lollipop ,hip-hop, daddy
Tags: babies, daddy, Hip Hop, lauren london, Lil Wayne, lollipop, nivea hamilton, Pregnant, Rapper, sons
BET Awards 2009 Nominees
Jun 16, 2009 BET Awards, Beyonce, Kanye West, Lil Wayne
Lil’ Wayne and Beyonce lead with 5 nominations each. Second are Keri Hilson and T-Pain, each with four nominations, while Rihanna, Jamie Foxx, Kanye West and Jazmine Sullivan all got 3 nominations
THE FULL NOMINEES LIST:
Video of the Year
Beyoncé – “If I Were a Boy”
Beyoncé – “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)”
Jamie Foxx feat. T-Pain – “Blame It”
T.I. feat. Rihanna – “Live Your Life”
Kanye West – “Heartless”
Best Male R&B Artist
The-Dream
Jamie Foxx
Ryan Leslie
Ne-Yo
T-Pain
Best Female R&B Artist
Beyoncé
Keyshia Cole
Keri Hilson
Jennifer Hudson
Jazmine Sullivan
Best Male Hip-Hop Artist
Lil Wayne
Rick Ross
T.I.
Kanye West
Young Jeezy
Best Female Hip-Hop Artist
Lil Mama
M.I.A.
Trina
Best Group
Day26
GS Boyz
N.E.R.D.
The Roots
Three 6 Mafia
Best New Artist
Keri Hilson
Kid Cudi
Ryan Leslie
M.I.A.
Jazmine Sullivan
Viewer’s Choice
Beyoncé – “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)”
Keri Hilson feat. Lil Wayne – “Turnin’ Me On”
Lil Wayne – “A Milli”
Soulja Boy Tell’em feat. Sammie – “Kiss Me Thru the Phone”
T.I. feat. Rihanna – “Live Your Life”
T-Pain feat. Lil Wayne – “Can’t Believe It”
Kanye West – “Love Lockdown”
Best Collaboration
Jamie Foxx feat. T-Pain – “Blame It”
Keri Hilson feat. Lil Wayne – “Turnin’ Me On”
Jim Jones feat. Ron Browz and Juelz Santana – “Pop Champagne”
T.I. feat. Rihanna – “Live Your Life”
Yung L.A. feat. Young Dro and T.I. – “Ain’t I”
Video Director of the Year
Benny Boom
Rik Cordero
Gil Green
Chris Robinson
Hype Williams
BET J Award
Musiq Soulchild
Raphael Saadiq
Seal
Solange
Jazmine Sullivan
Best Gospel Artist
Regina Belle
Shirley Caesar
Mary Mary
Smokie Norfu
Trin-I-Tee 5:7
Tags: 2009 BET Awards, BET Awards, Kanye, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, nominees, Rick Ross, T.I., Young Jeezy