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Southern rapper Lil Wayne, born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., began his career as a member of rap group The Hot Boys -- but the prolific rapper is best known for his solo work. His solo debut, "Tha Block is Hot," went double platinum. "Tha Carter" and "Tha Carter II" were also chart-toppers.
Lil Wayne was catapulted to superstar status with the release of 2008's "Tha Carter III." The album featured several hits including "A Milli," "Mr. Carter" and "Lollipop." In 2008, Lil Wayne was the leading Grammy nominee, with a total of eight nominations.
Lil Wayne was catapulted to superstar status with the release of 2008's "Tha Carter III." The album featured several hits including "A Milli," "Mr. Carter" and "Lollipop." In 2008, Lil Wayne was the leading Grammy nominee, with a total of eight nominations.
Southern rapper Lil Wayne, born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., began his career as a member of rap group The Hot Boys -- but the prolific rapper is best known for his solo work. His solo debut, "Tha Block is Hot," went double platinum. "Tha Carter" and "Tha Carter II" were also chart-toppers.
Lil Wayne was catapulted to superstar status with the release of 2008's "Tha Carter III." The album featured several hits including "A Milli," "Mr. Carter" and "Lollipop." In 2008, Lil Wayne was the leading Grammy nominee, with a total of eight nominations.
Lil Wayne was catapulted to superstar status with the release of 2008's "Tha Carter III." The album featured several hits including "A Milli," "Mr. Carter" and "Lollipop." In 2008, Lil Wayne was the leading Grammy nominee, with a total of eight nominations.
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Rapper Lil Wayne appears in court for drug, weapons charges
The Associated PressRapper Lil Wayne has appeared in a court on drug possession and weapons charges. Lil Wayne, whose real name is Dwayne Carter, was ordered by a judge to attend Tuesday morning's pretrial hearing. His attorney says he told the Yuma County Superior Court...Tags: Illegal Immigrants, Rap, United States, Court Administration, Judges
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Tears and single gloves: Janet Jackson caps emotional night at BET Awards honoring her brother
AP Music WriterLOS ANGELES (AP) — Some of the biggest stars on the planet turned back into gushing Michael Jackson fans at the BET Awards, donning single gloves, swapping stories about their idol and singing The King of Pop's standards. One person who perhaps knew...Tags: Janet Jackson, Beyonce, Dance, Clothing, Accessories, and Shoes, Clothing Accessories
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Green Day's 'Breakdown' racks up sales
Fox59.comLeave it to brash punk-pop icon Green Day to inject some much-needed life into the U.S. pop charts. The band's latest concept-driven collection for Reprise/Warner Bros., "21st Century Breakdown," which was released off-cycle on a Friday rather than the...Tags: Eminem, United States, Rhythm and Blues, Hannah Montana: The Movie (movie), Music Industry
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A 'Raising Sand' Storm at Grammy Awards
The Hartford CourantIt seemed an unlikely pairing, but Robert Plant and Alison Krauss dominated Sunday at the 51st Grammy Awards, winning five trophies, including album of the year for "Raising Sand." Coldplay took home three, including statuettes for best rock album for...Tags: Jay-Z, Radiohead (band), Soul Music, Missing in Action, John Mayer
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Is This the Year Grammy Rewards Radiohead?
AP Music WriterRadiohead has sold millions by making some of the most daring and genre-defying music of the last two decades. But even with their industry-changing "In Rainbows," they've always seemed to be stuck in the alternative world. Though they've been twice...Tags: Ceremonies, Coldplay (band), Radiohead (band), Society, Robert Plant
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Grammy Awards Wrap Up with Scandal and Surprise.
The theme of the night at the 51st annual Grammy Awards was collaboration. Unusual pairings like Justin Timberlake and the Rev Al Green. Jay Z rapping with 3 time winners Cold Play. Stevie Wonder and the Jonas Brothers and Sir Paul McCartney bringing back...Tags: Grammy Awards, Chris Brown, Rihanna, Missing in Action, Justin Timberlake
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Velvet rope: Grammy special; Dakota Fanning; Molly Ringwald; Prince Harry
Grammy whammy Katie Couric has quite a lineup signed on for her "All Access Grammy Special." Justin Timberlake, Lil Wayne, Katy Perry and Taylor Swift all will stop by--not to mention Metallica, John Legend, Jordin Sparks, Duffy and T-Pain. The special is...Tags: Imperial and Royal Matters, Prince Harry, Molly Ringwald, Katie Couric, Dining and Drinking
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With Grammy and Sully, Katie Couric lands big ones
verne.gay@newsday.comKatie, Katie, everywhere. And if your mind is of the inquiring variety - and of course it is - you're wondering why. Katie Couric anchors a prime-time special tonight at 9 titled "Katie Couric's All Access Grammy Special" (WCBS/2) that will feature...Tags: Minority Groups, Dining and Drinking, Katie Couric, Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake
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Are Lil Wayne and Coldplay so different?
glenn.gamboa@newsday.comOn paper, this year's Grammy powerhouses couldn't seem more different. Lil Wayne is a street-wise rapper from New Orleans who offers wild glimpses of a wide range of scenes of urban life in America on his chart-topping album "Tha Carter III." Coldplay is...Tags: Grammy Awards, Rap, Barack Obama, Jay-Z, United States
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Out of Lil Wayne's purple haze
In "The Carter," the documentary about Lil Wayne that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival last month, the superstar rapper is filmed in some compromising positions. Namely, he's shown taking his medicine.
In one scene, the extravagantly tattooed...Tags: Rap, Studios, Quincy Jones, George Bush, Values
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