Lil Wayne says he’s so busy that he hasn’t heard the debut albums from his Young Money superstars Nicki Minaj and Drake. Weezy says that neither Drake nor Nicki would be surprised by the revelation. “I never heard Drake’s album. I never heard Nicki’s album. I swear to God. I work too hard,” Weezy told HOT97′s Angie Martinez during an on-air interview. “They would probably guess it. I’m always focused on something and it captures my whole attention, I can’t do nothing else,” he continued. “Drake and Nick, don’t take that no kinda way.” Spotted @ ThisIs50.com RELATED: Nicki Minaj Gives Lil Wayne A Lap Dance [VIDEO] RELATED: Is Nicki Minaj Pregnant? [RUMOR] RELATED: Lil Kim Says She Almost Joined Cash Money, Explains Origins Of Nicki Minaj Feud [EXCLUSIVE] RELATED: Lil Wayne Says He Has A Song That Will Make Other Rappers Quit
Lil Wayne says he’s so busy that he hasn’t heard the debut albums from his Young Money superstars Nicki Minaj and Drake. Weezy says that neither Drake nor Nicki would be surprised by the revelation. “I never heard Drake’s album. I never heard Nicki’s album. I swear to God. I work too hard,” Weezy told HOT97′s Angie Martinez during an on-air interview. “They would probably guess it. I’m always focused on something and it captures my whole attention, I can’t do nothing else,” he continued. “Drake and Nick, don’t take that no kinda way.” Spotted @ ThisIs50.com RELATED: Nicki Minaj Gives Lil Wayne A Lap Dance [VIDEO] RELATED: Is Nicki Minaj Pregnant? [RUMOR] RELATED: Lil Kim Says She Almost Joined Cash Money, Explains Origins Of Nicki Minaj Feud [EXCLUSIVE] RELATED: Lil Wayne Says He Has A Song That Will Make Other Rappers Quit
‘We work whenever we wanna work,’ Cash Money captain tells MTV News of crafting July 7 album. By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Ade Mangum Birdman Photo: MTV News The Young Money/ Cash Money juggernaut is gearing up for a summer takeover. Lil Wayne’s highly anticipated album, Tha Carter IV, is set to drop May 16 . And now the Birdman is scheduled to follow with his next release, Bigger Than Life, due July 7. The YMCMB boss’ first two singles will be “Get Money,” featuring Wayne and Mack Maine, and “Why You Mad,” featuring Weezy and Nicki Minaj. “We work whenever we wanna work,” Birdman told MTV News about the making of his forthcoming set. “We always have to have access to a studio, 24/7. We couldn’t be on tour if we didn’t have a way to record or if Wayne didn’t have it. So whenever we wanna work, we can. That’s how we live life: we do how we want to whenever we want to.” Last year, just before Wayne finished his well-documented prison sentence, Birdman said he and his prot
‘I love Simon very dearly. He’s such an amazing man,’ ‘Martha’ says. By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Ade Mangum Nicki Minaj Photo: MTV News Nicki Minaj’s alter ego Martha is pretty protective. And also pretty flirty. When the Pink Friday star was asked about the talks between her and Simon Cowell regarding “X Factor,” Nicki relented as Martha took over and revealed her love for the former “American Idol” judge. “I can’t talk about that, but I love Simon very dearly,” the Lil Wayne prot
Lil Wayne’s upcoming The Carter IV album is one of the most hyped up albums of the year, and in an upcoming issue of Rolling Stone, Weezy brings they hype levels up even more. Weezy previewed a song called “Wayne’s World” for the magazine that the Young Money leader believes will change the game. “There’s a lot of rapping on this,” said Weezy. “I want other rappers to hear it and say, ‘I quit. I better start making club songs.’” Rolling Stone describes “Wayne’s World” as “three machine-gunning minutes of adenoidal wordplay topped with a triumphant hook.” Uhhh… okay. The Carter IV is due out on May 16th. Spotted @ Rap-Up.com RELATED: Lil Wayne & Rick Ross “If I Die Today” [NEW MUSIC] RELATED: Lil Wayne Sued For $20 Million By “The Carter III” Producer RELATED: Woman Says She Was Raped During Lil’ Wayne Recording Session RELATED: Lil Wayne Reveals “The Carter IV” Release Date RELATED: Girls Who Denounced Lil Wayne: “We Were Mad” RELATED: 10-Year-Old Girls Calls Out Lil Wayne In “Open Letter” [VIDEO] RELATED: VIDEO: What Set Is Lil Wayne Claiming? RELATED: Dear Lil Wayne, Stop Promoting The Bloods
Nicki Minaj, Travis Barker and Rick Ross join Weezy, who tells the crowd that performing post-prison is ‘better than I could have imagined.’ By Jayson Rodriguez Lil Wayne performs at his I Am Music II tour in Providence, Rhode Island on March 17, 2011 Photo: Taylor Hill/ Getty Images PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island — Lil Wayne returned to the stage as a headliner for the first time in more than a year on Wednesday night (March 16), and the superstar MC let the Rhode Island concertgoers know just how grateful he was to be kicking off his I Am Music II Tour in their town. “I swear to God, I was in a place a few months ago, I couldn’t imagine this sh–,” Wayne told the sold-out crowd, referring to his time behind bars . “But now that I’m here, it’s better than I could have imagined.” To say the feeling was mutual would be an understatement. The New England crowd cheered Weezy’s every move, from his otherworldly rhyming to the array of guests he invited onstage, including Young Money members Shanell, Jae Millz, Mack Maine and Lil Twist. Sporting a white V-neck tee, jeans, bright Vans and a fitted cap and shades, Wayne looked trimmer than he did upon his release from prison in November. His dreadlocks appeared longer, and the rapper was lucid. As a result of an Arizona case, Wayne is forbidden from drinking alcohol or partaking in any activities involving drugs. The added clarity served him well. He was agile throughout his verses on “A Milli.” “He’s a beast, he’s a dog, he’s a motherf—ing problem,” he rapped. “OK, you’re a goon, but what’s a goon to a goblin?/ Nothing, nothing, you ain’t scaring nothing/ On some f—ing bullshit, call him Dennis Rodman.” After running through “Look At Me Now,” “I’m Going In” and “Got Money,” Wayne revisited his standout mixtape, No Ceilings, before ceding the stage to Nicki Minaj. The Young Money empress was ready for combat. She entered to a blistering scene of “Gladiator” playing on the enormous LCD screen behind the stage. An unknown person in a monk’s outfit walked to the front of the stage followed by Nicki’s barbies in their pink bobs. Rising through a propelled entrance underneath the stage, the Pink Friday star rocketed onto the stage to “Roman’s Revenge.” Sporting a white-and-pink body-hugging one-piece suit and a Bride of Frankenstein-like wig, Nicki was flamboyant in her “Roman” persona. She took a football onstage and ran through a cadre of her dancers –clad in helmets, while Nicki wore shoulder pads — en route to a touchdown and spike. The “Moment 4 Life” star was also flirtatious. She invited a man onstage with her (after another one tried to rush the stage before security escorted him off) for a lap dance. “There’s three rules,” she told the lucky participant. “Keep your legs open, hands behind your back and keep your mouth shut.” Then, as Sean Kingston’s “Letting Go,” featuring the Queens lyricist, boomed on the speakers, she teased her guest with a dutty-whine thrust. Wayne returned to the stage after 30 minutes, and after a brief Rebirth set, the benevolent CEO invited Lil Twist out for their new collaboration “Love Affair.” Mack Maine, Jae Millz and Nicki joined the boss for “Bed Rock.” Young Money’s latest signee, Cory Gunz, proved to be the most energetic of the crew when the Bronx upstart arrived next for a frenetic rendition of “6 Foot 7 Foot.” Rick Ross and Travis Barker rounded out the bill. The Blink-182 drummer was joined by Beastie Boys DJ Mixmaster Mike for a heart-racing set. Barker performed his set inside an oversize Ghetto Blaster radio as he pounded on the brass for the title track of his solo debut, Can a Drummer Get Some. Miami Don Rick Ross was as breezy as a Florida sunset. His 30 minutes included his breakout hits “Hustlin’ ” and “B.M.F. (Blowin’ Money Fast).” “I need a moment of silence,” Ross told the audience. “Life is a beautiful thing. There’s nothing more beautiful than life.” Wayne was just as effusive about his circumstances toward the end of the show. “Make some noise for Tupac,” he announced. “Make some noise for Biggie. Make some noise for my n—a Nate Dogg . Make some noise for Michael Jackson, y’all. “All the people I named taught me one thing,” Wayne added. “And that’s how to hustle.” Will you check out Wayne’s I Am Music II Tour? Let us know in the comments! Related Photos Lil Wayne Returns To Glory With I Am Music II Tour Related Artists Lil Wayne Nicki Minaj Travis Barker Rick Ross (Hip-Hop)
Cash Money boss’ interview, airing at 4 p.m. ET on MTV.com, will serve as a preview for the new MTV series ‘Deep Cover.’ By D.L. Chandler Birdman Photo: Johnny Nunez/ WireImage Fresh from making the top five of Forbes ‘ highest-paid hip-hop entertainers list , Cash Money honcho Birdman is this week’s featured guest on Thursday’s “RapFix Live” at 4 p.m. ET on MTV.com. After new Shady Records signee Yelawolf graced the studio last week with his smooth Southern charm, this week’s show will focus on an in-depth interview with New Orleans native Birdman. The $100 million man is doing pretty well for himself thanks to the overwhelming popularity of prot
Young Money diva calls latest clip ‘playful’ and ‘sexy.’ By D.L. Chandler, with reporting by Audrey Kim Nicki Minaj on the set of “Super Bass” Photo: MTV News While Nicki Minaj is supposedly on a recording hiatus, that isn’t stopping the chart-topping rap diva from creating steamy visuals for a track featured on the deluxe edition of her platinum-selling debut, Pink Friday. MTV News caught up with the fashion-forward diva on the set of her new video for “Super Bass.” Dazzling in a skintight pink bodysuit emblazoned with giraffe prints, Nicki completed the look with a half-blond and half-pink wig, gold eye shadow and bright pink lipstick matching the outfit. Nicki revealed the theme behind the song during a break in shooting. ” ‘Super Bass’ is about the boy that you are crushing over,” Nicki said. “And you kind of want to get your mack on, but you’re taking the playful approach.” Gyrating atop a crystal-clear motorcycle, Nicki is clearly upping the sex appeal. The Young Money diva explained the focus behind the video: “I just wanted to do something real colorful and cutesy. This is an icy world, it’s a sexy world, it’s a playful world. Of course I have lots of eye candy for my girls and my boys,” she teased. The teasing doesn’t stop there. “We have a lot of little surprises in store for this particular video,” Nicki promised. “I would like to put out 50 videos. The videos really tell the story a lot more elaborately than just the song does.” Nicki also talked about her smash hit “Moment 4 Life” and its incredible staying power. “It’s been #1 on the rap Billboard charts and then it’s been #1 on the R&B and hip-hop charts,” marveled the 26-year-old starlet. Pink Friday continues to break records as well, with the album achieving a milestone of the most consecutive weeks in the top 10 by a female rapper. The hip-hop beauty summed up neatly her approach to the video in a few brief words. “I felt like ‘Moment 4 Life’ was like letting my hair down, but ‘Super Bass’ is letting it all hang out,” Nicki said with a playful chuckle. Are you excited for the “Super Bass” video? Let us know in the comments! Related Artists Nicki Minaj
D4L’s Shawty Lo may be the next G-Unit signee, according to an interview the ATL rapper did with Video City Television. Lo is currently in the middle of a self-described bidding war. “[Me and 50] had a good six or seven hour meeting and I think it went well. I’m just waiting for his attorneys to get with my attorneys and we are going to concrete it.” says Shawty Lo. Check out the interview below: Spotted @ HipHopWired.com Shawty Lo’s Ex- Fiance Tried To Sneak Gun & Taser Into Fulton County Court EXCLUSIVE: Shawty Lo Talks Marriage, New Music EXCLUSIVE: Shawty Lo & Fabo Talk About D4L Reunion, Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash GALLERY & VIDEO: Rapper Shawty Lo Proposed To Girlfriend VIDEO: Shawty Lo Talks About Possibly Working With T.I.
Earlier this week, we reported a rumor that Bow Wow had been dropped from Cash Money Records. Yesterday, Cash Money label head, Baby aka Birdman aka Brian Williams, tweeted that Bow Wow is still part of the family. The rumors began when it was noticed that Bow Wow, who turned 24 yesterday, was not mentioned anywhere on the official Cash Money Records website. Well that puts that rumor to bed! RELATED: Bow Wow Celebrates His 24th Birthday Today RELATED: Bow Wow Dropped From Cash Money? RELATED: Bow Wow Says He Wasn’t Suicidal [VIDEO]
