Posts Tagged ‘Lil Wayne’
Lil Wayne talks about sports, new compilation album and LeBron James
Lil Wayne is a well-known sports fanatic and popped up on Fox Sports’ radio show “Up On Game” on Saturday, Feb. 27. During the discussion, the Young Money boss talked about several things, including how he became a Green Bay Packers fan as well as his admiration for their retired quarterback Brett Favre. This is…
Read MoreUniversal Music Group removes entire catalog from TikTok’s rival, Triller
Triller apparently ticked off Universal Music Group this week because the music conglomerate has pulled their entire catalog from the video-based app. UMG has alleged that Triller withheld payments from their artists, which caused them to abruptly stop doing business the company. A spokesperson for UMG told Billboard in a statement on Friday, Feb. 5:…
Read MoreLil Wayne’s cannabis brand launches in Colorado
It appears that Lil Wayne had a few plans that were on hold until the outcome of his gun case and his eventual Presidential pardon, which was granted one week ago. Lil Wayne will now be unveiling his cannabis brand, GKUA Ultra Premium, to Colorado today. Lil Wayne’s GKUA Ultra Premium first launched in 2019…
Read MoreActor Hosea Chanchez blasts Black celebrities for hosting parties during pandemic
Sometimes it’s hard to believe that we’re in the middle of a pandemic by the way clubs and parties seem to stay filled. Many celebrities like Lil Wayne, Bow Wow, Meek Mill and Gucci Mane have been called out for spearheading some of those events as they are featured as the main attraction. Over the…
Read MoreCharlamagne respects how Lil Wayne and Kodak Black finessed their pardons
Lil Wayne and Kodak Black were among the lucky ones to receive a presidential pardon last week, and Charlamagne Tha God revealed that he wasn’t mad at how the two played up to the antagonizer-in-chief to gain their freedom. The radio host discussed the pardons on his podcast, “The Brilliant Idiots” with his co-host Andrew…
Read MoreLil Wayne drops new song after presidential pardon
Lil Wayne has released his first new music since being pardoned by Donald Trump. The former U.S. president pardoned more than 100 people during his last day in office on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, including the 38-year-old rap star, who had pleaded guilty to illegally possessing a loaded weapon on a private jet. Two days…
Read MoreDonald Trump pardons big-name rappers and others on last day as president
As many political connoisseurs suspected, outgoing President Donald Trump freed dozens of convicted criminals and indicted suspects serving time in prisons and jails across the country on his last day in office. Trump pardoned 73 people and commuted the sentences of another 70 convicted inmates, according to Detroit Free Press. Among the beneficiaries of Trump’s…
Read MoreTrump may pardon Lil Wayne and Kodak Black
Lil Wayne may have faced an impossible choice in the fall of 2020: incur the wrath of millions by publicly supporting Donald Trump’s reelection, or quietly vote for Joe Biden and serve 10 years in prison. We know what decision 38-year-old New Orleans-born Dwayne Carter Jr. made. Wayne is among a handful of people, that…
Read MoreDaBaby proclaims he and Lil Wayne are best rappers alive today
Rap music’s foundation was built on the twin pillars of machismo and braggadocio. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that certified superstar DaBaby would proclaim that he is the best rapper alive today. DaBaby included Lil Wayne in that declaration. Not coincidentally, the North Carolina-bred lyricist made the statement from Lil Wayne’s Miami studio where…
Read MoreNicki Minaj hit with $200M lawsuit
Nicki Minaj’s New Year is already starting off with a few bumps as the Young Money rapper has been hit with a $200-million lawsuit. According to TMZ, a Queens rapper named Jawara Headley, who goes by the name Brinx Billions, claims Nicki stole his song after initially playing it for her and her team. The…
Read MoreBow Wow reveals his son’s name
Bow Wow didn’t wait long to engage with his fans for the New Year and hosted a Q&A on Twitter. During the chat, a fan asked him, ‘what his son’s name was,’ which he responded, “I’ve never told anyone. But my son’s name is Stone.” In regards of how the child’s name came to be,…
Read MoreKodak Black’s latest prison release request denied
Kodak Black won’t be coming home anytime soon as federal prosecutors have denied his request for a compassionate release. His request was denied based on his inability to present a good reason to be released early and the fact that his motion failed to follow legal procedure. According to court documents obtained by Vlad TV,…
Read MoreDrake gets $300 check for Christmas
Drake might be one of the current reigning kings of hip-hop but that doesn’t mean he’s forgotten his humble beginnings. The multiplatinum rapper and millionaire shared on Instagram Story that his uncle gifted him a framed copy of the first check he ever received in the music industry for Christmas. The OVO boss wrote, “My…
Read MoreD. L. Hughley and Cedric the Entertainer have a new project in the works
Kings of Comedy D.L. Hughley and Cedric the Entertainer are reuniting for an upcoming television dramedy series titled “Johnson.” The show will air on Bounce TV and stars Hughley, Thomas Q. Jones, Deji LaRay, Philip Smithey, Derrex Brady, Khalilah Joi, Terri Abney and Rosa Acosta. According to The Hollywood Reporter, “ ‘Johnson’ follows life-long best…
Read MoreLil Wayne questions Grammy snub
Lil Wayne isn’t feeling The Recording Academy right now after claiming that he wasn’t invited to the 63rd Grammy Awards taking place in January 2021. Wayne is a five-time Grammy Award winner and can’t understand the overlook. The Young Money boss took to Twitter to voice his grievances. “As an artist, when I see da…
Read MoreBig Sean contemplates return to the mixtape game
Big Sean may be returning the mixtape game after receiving a huge amount of love after trading verses with Lil Wayne on the track “Tyler Hero” from Weezy’s latest project No Ceilings 3 B Sides mixtape. Hosted by DJ Khaled, B Sides finds the Young Money boss rapping over current heat from a host of…
Read More2 Chainz to give away a Tesla to encourage Georgians to vote
2 Chainz has long been an advocate for felons getting their voting rights back and was extremely active in encouraging people to vote during the presidential election. Now the duffle bag boy is using his influence to encourage voters to get out and vote in the upcoming Georgia Senate run-off. 2 Chainz announced on Instagram…
Read MoreLil Wayne gives props to Donald Trump in new song ‘No Ceilings 3’
Lil Wayne continues to demonstrate his support for President Donald Trump, despite the fact that the commander-in-chief’s loss in the 2020 election is now a foregone conclusion. Wayne included his friend Trump on the song “Life is Good” on the third edition of his No Ceilings album. Weezy, as rolling out reported, incited a fierce…
Read MoreThe Game and Lil Wayne pay tribute to NBA icon with nostalgic single (listen)
For his signature style of play, determination and desire to dominate, NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson was worth his weight in platinum on and off the basketball court. Not only did his trademark crossover inspire a generation of young ballers, but the Philadelphia 76ers icon had a natural fashion sense that resonated within the…
Read More50 Cent makes fun of Lil Wayne who’s staring at 10 years in prison
50 Cent, the nation’s premiere troller and tormentor, this side of the president of the United States, is gleefully mocking fellow rapper Lil Wayne, who could get up to 10 years in prison for a federal infraction. Lil Wayne has been charged with one count of felony possession of a firearm by a convicted felon…
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