Lil Wayne

By ilir (ilir@musiconplay.net) Released in 2006, Like Father, Like Son featured the hit single, “Stuntin’ Like My Daddy,” as well as “Respect.” The gold-selling album, which featured appearances from Rick Ross, Fat Joe, Tha Dogg Pound and T-Pain, debuted at number three on the Billboard 200, selling 176,000 copies.

By ilir (ilir@musiconplay.net) Hugely recognized throughout the underground rap scene, Rankin has been a powerful influence among artists like Plies, Gucci Mane, Rick Ross as well as Jeezy. Rankin‘s RNR Mixtapes along with Real Nigga Radio is mainstream throughout the southeast and has helped many artists with expo...

By Kevin (kevin@musiconplay.net) Lil Wayne talks Rebirth to Billboard: Given earlier leaks from the project, did you make many changes to the final version? As of now Rebirth is coming out as a double disc with a [disc of songs] by Young Money. I had to add new cuts because a lot of things leaked, making people think they had [...]

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By Chuck (chuck@musiconplay.net) Got some hits right here… Download: Ludacris & Shawnna – How Low Can You Go Download: Lil Wayne – I’m Goin’ In (Single Version | 2 New Verses) Download: Game – Big Money (Prod. By Cool & Dre) Download: Gucci Mane ft. Lil Wayne, Jadakiss & Birdman – Wasted (Remix) Download: Alicia K...

By ilir (ilir@musiconplay.net) Best Hip-Hop Blog- AllHipHop.com Best Live Performer- Jay-Z Lyricist of the Year- Jay-Z Producer of the Year- Kanye West Best Hip-Hop Video- T.I. feat. Rihanna “Live Your Life” MVP of the Year- Jay-Z DJ of the Year- DJ AM Hustler of the Year- Jay-Z

By ilir (ilir@musiconplay.net) It has been almost twelve hours since Lil’ Wayne accepted a plea deal in a New York weapons case, and an official statement has yet-to-be issued from Cash Money Records or even his Young Money roster. While some celebrities including Jim Jones and Wayne’s ex-wife Toya Carter took to twitte...

By ilir (ilir@musiconplay.net) The rapper is expected to accept an 8-month bid in jail over his alleged involvement with a loaded .40-caliber pistol gun found on his tour bus in 2007 while in New York. Lil’ Wayne has another trial looming in March over felony drug and weapons charges from a January 2008 police raid.

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By Kevin (kevin@musiconplay.net) Weezy Talks about MTV Hip-Hop awards, Jay Sean, personal songs, and about him retiring at 35 years old & more. Weezy Talks about MTV Hip-Hop awards, Jay Sean, personal songs, and about him retiring at 35 years old & more.

By Chuck (chuck@musiconplay.net) Nicki Minaj recently taped a freestyle cipher for the 2009 BET Hip-Hop Awards with Joe Budden and Wale, but stomping with the boys is nothing new for her. Minaj is on the same team as two of the Hottest MCs in the Game: Lil Wayne and Drake. She’s been finding ways to stick out.

By ilir (ilir@musiconplay.net) Jay-Z recently shared his response to MTV’s “Hottest MCs In The Game” list, which had the Brooklyn rapper at the number one spot. Hov, who beat out artists such as Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and 50 Cent, was appreciative of the vote of confidence, but openly questioned why Eminem was not in...

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By Chuck (chuck@musiconplay.net) 2 – Lil Wayne 3 – Drake 4 – Kanye West 5 – Rick Ross 7 – Young Jeezy 9 – 50 Cent The Brooklynite’s new music, influence and business skills earn him top spot on the Hottest MCs list. #2 – Lil Wayne #3 – Drake #4 – Kanye West #5 – Rick Ross #6 – Gucci Mane #7 – Young Jeezy #8 – Fabolous #9 – 50 Cent #10 – Raekwon

By ilir (ilir@musiconplay.net) It looks like Chris Brown will take a break from his 180-day community labor service sentence next month to headline Power 105.1’s Powerhouse concert at the Izod Center in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Brown, 20, will perform October 27 alongside Fabolous, The-Dream, Trey Songz, Keri Hil...

By ilir(ilir@musiconplay.net) NEW YORK — George Clinton was the night’s honoree, and Lil Wayne and Kanye West were among the big winners, but Bootsy Collins undoubtedly stole the show at the 2009 BMI Urban Music Awards on Thursday night. The famous bass player took part in the tribute to Clinton, which also included Outk...

By ilir(ilir@musiconplay.net) It’s been that kind of year for Lil Wayne. In addition to smashing the sales chart with his Tha Carter III album, Wayne killed it in concert ticket sales as well. According to Billboard, Weezy’s 2008-2009 I Am Music and America’s Most Wanted tours banked around $42 million total, making for t...

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By ilir(ilir@musiconplay.net) Jay-Z may heap praise on Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Drake as the leaders of the new class of MCs, but that doesn’t mean the Brooklyn wordsmith is ready to give up his crown just yet. The Blueprint 3’s main producer, Kanye West, said the album will be worth the wait.

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By ilir(ilir@musiconplay.net) “I have a lot of respect and admiration for the genius of Lil Wayne and the entire Young Money family,” he said. “I asked to be released from the label to pursue other opportunities that were recently presented to me. Because of our relationship, Lil Wayne had no issue with us ending our busine...

By ilir(ilir@musiconplay.net) Last week, Lil Wayne introduced the fan-favorite performer during a California stop of Young Money Presents: The America’s Most Wanted Music Festival. Wayne said Omarion was on his burgeoning label — which also includes Drake, Nicki Minaj and Tyga — and the singer seemed excited to be do...

By ilir(ilir@musiconplay.net) Rapper 50 Cent made a surprise appearance during the Lil Wayne -headlined America’s Most Wanted Music Festival last night (August 14) in Anaheim, California. 50 Cent took to the stage as a guest performer during a performance with Atlanta rapper Soulja Boy during the stop at the Honda Cen...

By Kevin (kevin@musiconplay.net) AllHipHop.com: When you’re album was originally scheduled to come out on August 11, were you still planning on releasing Drake, Wayne and the Young Money album around the same time? Baby: They’re gonna be about two weeks apart. Except the Young Money and Lil’ Wayne albums, those probably c...

By Chuck (chuck@musiconplay.net) There was some talk about you and other rappers…Kanye, Lil Wayne. Keri Hilson: Oh, like dating? Haven’t both of them touched your ass onstage before? Keri Hilson: Yeah, they have. Onstage. Onstage. What am I there to do? Entertain. Onstage, we’re entertainers. Onstage, a married man is still a...

By Chuck (chuck@musiconplay.net) Download: Lil Wayne ft. Gudda Gudda - Politics Download: Killer Mike ft. Greg Street - Man Up Download: Big Scen ft. Sean Price & DJ Grouch - Broke As Fuck Download: Colin Munroe ft. Jim Jones - Piano Lessons (Remix) Download: K. Sparks ft. J.D. Manic - Soul Food

By Chuck (chuck@musiconplay.net) Download: DJ Drama ft. Nas, Scarface, Willie The Kid, Marsha Ambrosius - Yacht Music Download: DJ Drama ft. La The Darkman, Bun B, Styles P & Jovan Dais - Pimpin’ Ain’t Easy Download: Lil Wayne ft. Pusha T & Kool G Rap - Dopeman (Street Remix #1)

By Chuck (chuck@musiconplay.net) Who betta? // Enjoy the good music… peace. // Download: Lil Wayne ft. Madonna - Triggerman (Snippet) Download: Masspike Miles ft. T-Pain - What Is Your Name (Prod. By Twice As Nice) Download: Ludacris ft. Young Jeezy - Drinkin’ N Drivin’ (NoDJ) Download: Amor Jones - Ode To The Emcee

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By Chuck (chuck@musiconplay.net) Download: Lil Wayne & Playaz Circle - Big Dog Download: Shawty Lo ft. Rick Ross, Bun B & Lyfe Jennings - 911 Download: Raekwon ft. The Game - Flashback Memories (NoDJ) Download: Tek ft. Drawzilla - New Luv Download: Lil’ Twist ft. Lil’ Wayne - The Leak

By Chuck (chuck@musiconplay.net) CHRIS GRANGER / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE Robert Hoobler, a former New Orleans Police officer, stands in front of the apartment where Grammy-winning musician Lil’ Wayne once lived in the Hollygrove area of New Orleans. It is the same home where Hoobler carried out a bloodied Lil’ Wayne after he...

By Kevin (kevin@musiconplay.net) A Milli Prom Queen Got Money Dat Nu Nu Asher Roth - I Love College Remix (feat. Jim Jones) La Di Da Lil Wayne & Young Money - Every Girl A Milli Prom Queen Got Money Day N Nite Any Love Dat Nu Nu Asher Roth - I Love College Remix (feat. Jim Jones) La Di Da We Fly High Pop Champagne Na Na Nana Na Na

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By Chuck (chuck@musiconplay.net) Jim Jones on T.I.: I don’t feel like he possesses any swag. Not like that. It’s fabricated. They’re watching other people, then they try and do it. You know people that dress like T.I.? You know people that go out and say let me get a T.I. outfit or do you know people who say “yo, [...]

By Kevin (kevin@musiconplay.net) KushTV visits the Lil Wayne video set for his new single “Got Money” featuring T-Pain in downtown Los Angeles. Dollicia Bryan, Travis Barker, Ray J, Lil Twist and others were all on set. KushTV visits the Lil Wayne video set for his new single “Got Money” featuring T-Pain in downtown Los Ange...

By MOP What do you think of this Official Remix ?

Link: Blender Ladies and gentlemen, please rise for the Greatest Rapper on Earth. He is two hours late, which is on the early side by his clock. He’s five-feet-six, which is perhaps shorter than you were expecting, but it’s a magisterial, Yoda kind of short. He carries a Styrofoam cup thick wi...

more…) >> “Lollipop” “I’m not a lollipop rapper,” Wayne told us, by way of introducing this song as the radio single, “but this track is cold.” It’s one of many new Wayne songs to feature T-Pain/Roger Troutman vocoder singing effects and it transcends its boner-as-blow-pop concei...