Lil Wayne isn't done with Tha Carter IV just yet. The last time we saw a visual from Weezy's double-platinum opus was August, but on Tuesday (January 31), Mr. Carter followed up his "How to Love" video and dropped a clip for "Mirror," his collaboration with Bruno Mars . In the vide, which was directed by filmmaker Antoine Fuqua, Weezy begins alone in a studio, shirtless with his long locks flowing. The camera zooms in, focusing in on the Martian's key ink, like the "Fear God" tattoo on his eyelids and the "Baby" tat on his right arm, which pays homage to Cash Money's CEO and Wayne's father figure, Birdman. The somber track, produced by REO of the Soundkillers opens with operatic wails and a shimmering hi-hat before Wayne starts rapping: "With everything happening today, you don't really know if you're coming or goin'/ But you think that you're on your way, life lined up on the mirror don't blow it.

Lil Wayne gets introspective with Bruno Mars in the official video for "Mirror," the radio-friendly single from the deluxe edition of "Tha Carter IV." The Antoine Fuqua directed clip consists of close-ups of both artists, playing on the idea of Weezy's artwork as a cathartic experience. Weezy splashes red and black paint all over a room while fadora-toting Bruno Mars joins in for a cinematic hook. Lil Wayne to Release 'I Am Not a Human Being 2' Before Summer, Birdman Says The video comes at a perfect time. While releasing visuals from his Billboard 200 No. 1 album, Birdman told Complex that Lil Wayne is placing the final touches on "I Am Not a Human Being 2." The "ready to go" project is slated before this summer.

Slim the Mobster has let slip his legendary mentor Dr. Dre is in the studio with Lil Wayne preparing something for the long-awaited Detox album. The internet was flooded with speculation as to what the two rap heavyweights could be cooking up last night after Slim posted an intriguing message to his Twitter account. "Just got off the phone with @drdre told me he gettin it in with lil wayne tonight...#detox," tweeted L.A.-based rapper Slim. The normally reclusive Dre has been spotted or referred to increasingly frequently this month, recently being pictured with Rick Ross and yesterday with Pharrell and Snoop Dogg . Whether they'll all feature by the time Detox finally drops remains to be seen. Slim the Mobster, one of two rappers along with Kendrick Lemar who Dr. Dre is grooming for success through Aftermath, is preparing his own album for release this year, tentatively titled The Movie. Were Will.I.Am & Dr Dre Discussing Working Together During Dinner In London... P

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New music videos for your viewing pleasure. 1. Ke$ha Feat. Lil Wayne, T.I., Wiz Khalifa, Andre 3000 "Sleazy" Remix Ke$ha's ultimate hip-hop remix finally gets the visual treatment, with random civilians. 2. Tony Williams "Sleepover" With the King or The Fool album coming soon, Mr. Williams gives us the video for the second single. 3. Waka Flocka and Slim Dunkin Feat. Alley Boy, Trouble "R.I.P." A new video with Waka, the late Slim Dunkin, Alley Boy, and Trouble hits the web. Off Waka and Slim's Twin Towers 2 mixtape. VIBE.COM

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by The Kid Skoob January 30, 2012, 10:00am Lil Wayne is back with the third installment of 'Weezy Sports Corner.' The first thing you'll probably is Wayne's arm is in a sling. The YM General injured himself in a skateboarding accident, which he addresses within the series. Begin with the intro, then proceed on to hear Weezy's take on the NBA, NFL, MLB, NCAA basketball & football, as well as some skateboarding news. Follow Us On Twitter

News: "Whatever Juelz [Santana] & [Lil] Wayne Do We're Gonna Support That" Sunday, Jan 29, 2012 8:04PM Written by Cyrus Langhorne Cash Money Records CEO Birdman recently gave fans his opinion on the delayed Juelz Santana and Lil Wayne I Can't Feel My Face collaborative album, admititng he is uncertain if it will ever hit retail outlets. Although Birdman cannot promise the project will reach fans' hands, he did vow to support Wayne's choice . "I don't know. I know Juelz and Wayne talk a lot and do work a lot but that's on them," Birdman said in an interview. "Whatever Juelz and Wayne do we're gonna support that. But I know the next album my son puts out is going to be I am Not a Human Being 2 ." ( Complex ) In late September, Young Money CEO Mack Maine said Wayne's next retail project would be I Can't Feel My Face . "The next project he's working on is I Can't Feel My Face with [Juelz Santana],&qu

Kevin Winter, Getty Images | Frank Hoensch, Getty Images Jailbird Lil Wayne has tapped fedora-wearing crooner Bruno Mars to join him on video for his 'Tha Carter IV' track 'Mirror.' The video is set for release in the coming weeks but in the meantime, you can preview Weezy's newfound love for abstract painting in the snippet below. The short clip features Wayne, perched in front of a massive canvas. With a combination of acrylics and spray paint, the MC churns out a red-and-black master print in the same vein as Jackson Pollock. Splotches and dots cover Lil Wayne's shirtless chest while Bruno admires his friend's newest work. 'Mirror' is quite possibly a metaphor for Lil Wayne's inner resentments -- His shame in covering up who he truly is inside. "I see you're not satisfied/And I don't see nobody else/I see myself I'm lookin' at the/Mirror on the wall," he raps with a lyrical rasp. With all this pain being put into pa

In 2009, Charlottesville saw stadium rockers U2 land a spacecraft on a football field, but our corner of Virginia reeled in plenty of great concert action, too. The Peninsula, in particular, had a good year. Phish awoke from a long slumber and played three celebratory shows in March at Hampton Coliseum, drawing the eyes and ears of the rock world to our area code. Legendary country singer Emmylou Harris was among the great artists who performed at the Ferguson Center for the Arts in Newport News . Here are five other shining moments from the region's year in live pop music. Lil Wayne, Keyshia Cole and T-Pain. Jan. 3, Hampton Coliseum . America's favorite rap rebel thrilled a crowd about 8,000 fans with the gonzo rhymes of "Got Money," "Mr. Carter" and "A Millie." Despite the bluster found in some of his lyrics, the star was surprisingly humble in his between song banter. "I ain't (nothing) without you," he told his fans. "So

Kevin Winter, Getty Images | Frank Hoensch, Getty Images Jailbird Lil Wayne has tapped fedora-wearing crooner Bruno Mars to join him on video for his 'Tha Carter IV' track 'Mirror.' The video is set for release in the coming weeks but in the meantime, you can preview Weezy's newfound love for abstract painting in the snippet below. The short clip features Wayne, perched in front of a massive canvas. With a combination of acrylics and spray paint, the MC churns out a red-and-black master print in the same vein as Jackson Pollock. Splotches and dots cover Lil Wayne's shirtless chest while Bruno admires his friend's newest work. 'Mirror' is quite possibly a metaphor for Lil Wayne's inner resentments -- His shame in covering up who he truly is inside. "I see you're not satisfied/And I don't see nobody else/I see myself I'm lookin' at the/Mirror on the wall," he raps with a lyrical rasp. With all this pain being put into pa

Nicki Minaj is like a female version of Lil Wayne, according to Birdman. The American rapper sees similarities between his two Cash Money Records acts - and he praised the 'Super Bass' hitmaker for improving her music 'so much' in recent months. He told Complex: 'I just came from listening to her album. She's grown so much as an artist. She's so talented that this st is scary. Like, wow she really is the female Weezy. Hands down she bad. 'Her talents, skills, and what she done with her music and the way she is in front of a camera. She's just so talented to be so young. It's a brand new style. I'm just so glad she's on our team.' Birdman is excited about Wayne's forthcoming album, 'I Am Not A Human Being 2', which he confirmed is 'definitely' completed and is expected to be released later this summer. He added: 'Wayne's got an album he's about to drop real soon. Its called 'I am not a Human Being 2&

Nicki Minaj is like a female version of Lil Wayne, according to American rapper and record producer Birdman. Nicki Minaj is like a female version of Lil Wayne, according to Birdman. The American rapper sees similarities between his two Cash Money Records acts - and he praised the 'Super Bass' hitmaker for improving her music "so much" in recent months. He told Complex: "I just came from listening to her album. She's grown so much as an artist. She's so talented that this s**t is scary. Like, wow she really is the female Weezy. Hands down she bad. "Her talents, skills, and what she done with her music and the way she is in front of a camera. She's just so talented to be so young. It's a brand new style. I'm just so glad she's on our team." Birdman is excited about Wayne's forthcoming album, 'I Am Not A Human Being 2', which he confirmed is "definitely" completed and is expected to be released later this summe

January 27, 2012 02:48:39 GMT Birdman hints when the 'I'm Not a Human Being' sequel will arrive in stores by saying that it will be released whenever Weezy is ready. Photo credit: Johnny Louis/WENN 's next studio album, which is a sequel to his 2010 effort "", is done and could be released any day before summer this year. Giving an update about the upcoming project is none other than Cash Money label boss . In a recent interview with Complex, he said, "Wayne's got an album he's about to drop real soon. Its called 'I am not a Human Being 2'. It's gonna be before the summer for sure." He went on, "Whenever he's ready to drop his album, we're gonna make it do what it do." Talking about Weezy's other project "Rebirth 2", which has long been rumored, Birdman said, "There's no telling [if Rebirth 2 will happen]." He quickly added, "But I know for sure we've got 'I Am Not A Human

Young Money plans to take over 2012. From Tyga 's "Careless World: Rise of the Last King" (Feb. 21) to Nicki Mina j's much anticipated sophomore album, "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded," (April 3) more than half of the chart-stopping crew have projects underway. Nicki Minaj Pushes Back 'Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded' Album Lil Wayne has a few projects in the bag himself. Birdman tells Complex that Wayne's "I Am Not a Human Being 2," is "ready to go." "It's gonna be before the summer for sure.We haven't picked the date yet.... He's definitely got an album done and ready to go.Wayne works a lot. There's no telling [if 'Rebirth 2' will happen]. But I know for sure we've got "I Am Not a Human Being 2" ready to go. That's the next project." Weezy has also been laying down tracks for his collaborative album with Juelz Santana , "I Can't Feel My Face," and "Like Fath

If anyone still doubted Lil Wayne didn't have enough time to mull things over in prison, they can rest easy now. True to prolific form, the wordsmith extraordinaire is set to release yet another record in the coming months, according to YMCMB boss Bryan "Birdman" Williams. It'll be Weezy's second full-length release in less than a year. Birdman told Complex yesterday that Weezy's next record, I Am Not a Human Being 2 , is totally ready to go and would drop "for sure" before this summer. Beyond Human Being 2 , he said that Tunechi collaborations with Juelz Santana ( I Can't Feel My Face ) and Bird himself (the follow-up to Like Father, Like Son ) were also brewing. Oh, this is also in addition to the rapper's forthcoming prison memoirs , due in November via Grand Central. Considering Tha Carter IV sold 964,000 copies its first week this past September, according to Nielsen Soundscan), and coupling this news with the releases we already know

Cash Money's Number 1 Stunna, Birdman, has briefed fans on 16 new projects the label has lined up ready to drop in the first half of 2012. Baby gives a full rundown on collaborations between himself and Wayne, studio work from Weezy and Juelz Santana, and the current status of Nicki Minaj's sophomore record in a new interview with Complex . "Wayne's got an album hes about to drop real soon. It's called I Am Not a Human Being 2 . It's gonna be before the summer for sure," revealed the label boss. "We havent picked the date yet. Whenever hes ready to drop his album, were gonna make it do what it do. Hes definitely got an album done and ready to go. Wayne works a lot. Theres no telling [if Rebirth 2 will happen]. But I know for sure weve got I Am Not A Human Being 2 ready to go." The Birdman also announced the completion of Like Father, Like Son 2 , saying: "We got songs we want. When we get ready to drop it, well probably do that in the 4th

Lil Wayne's rap mentor Bryan 'BABY' WILLIAMS is ready to gamble big on the Super Bowl next month (Feb12) - he's risking $5 million (3.13 million) on the New England Patriots winning the title. The hip-hop mogul, also known as Birdman, is known for placing high-stakes bets on major sporting events and last year (11), he won $1 million (625,000) after putting his faith in the Green Bay Packers beating the Pittsburgh Steelers in football's big game. Now he's upping the ante. Williams has revealed he's backing the Patriots to take the crown against the New York Giants via Twitter.com, revealing he's a big fan of Patriots running back Ben Jarvis Green-Ellis. He writes, "I like New EngLaNd. my nephew (friend Green-Ellis) play RB# 42. Im Bet 5million 2 any n**gaaa." Williams will learn if his bet has paid off when the game takes place on 5 February (12) in Indianapolis, Indiana. He isn't the only one betting big on Nfl games - 50 Cent is $500,000

Exclusive: "Lil Wayne Is At The Top Of His Game But Nas' Up There W/ The Best" Monday, Jan 23, 2012 5:05PM Written by Cyrus Langhorne Film director Robert Townsend recently chopped it up with SOHH and gave his scoop on why he feels hip-hop veteran Nas should be considered amongst hip-hop elite. Giving Nas the title as hip-hop's most underrated emcee, the actor/director detailed his admiration for God's Son. "I don't know, I don't know because I would say Nas. You know what? I'd say Nas," Townsend told SOHH when asked what hip-hop artist is most underrated. "He's really brilliant. I think it's his creativity that stands out. Lyrically, he knows how to put it all together. There's some lines and sometimes when I'm with my kids, we'll listen to different things [like Nas' music] and he's just brilliant. I just think Nas is up there with the best. Right now Lil Wayne is at the top of his game but he's up

Some fightin' words at a Miami Beach nightclub led to a scuffle between rapper Lil' Wayne and NFL player Dez Bryant last weekend. The fight started when someone at the Florida club heckled Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant about his poor performance on the field this season, the New York Post reports. The heckler also mocked Bryant for his mounting personal debts. A finance company is suing Bryant for an unpaid loan of more than $50,000, the Post reports. It's not clear who made the insulting comments, but Bryant didn't take it lightly. Dez Bryant got into a fight -- apparently, with rapper Lil' Wayne and his entourage, MTV News reports. Police broke up the brawl, and placed Bryant in handcuffs. He was quickly released without arrest. Bar fights are nothing new in Miami Beach -- which may be why police didn't even write up the Dez Bryant-Lil' Wayne incident. But the parties may still have some options to pursue legal claims. Under Florida law, either si

News: Birdman Teases, Hints At Delayed Lil Wayne Joint LP Sunday, Jan 15, 2012 10:25PM Written by Cyrus Langhorne Cash Money Records CEO Birdman has stayed mum on plans to drop a collaborative effort alongside Lil Wayne but has now raised eyebrows by tweeting the shelved album's title over the weekend. Although brief with his tweet, Birdman alerted 600,000-plus Twitter followers of the LP's existence. "Birdman GTVodka No Hangover NoRegrets Neva Ends. Kmin in Feb.," he tweeted January 14th. "LikeFather LikeSon 2 Tha Last MOB.YMCMB" ( Birdman's Twitter ) In April, Birdman promised to put out the joint LP before 2012. Once "The Carter IV" is wrapped, Birdman says he and Wayne plan to proceed on a sequel to their 2006 collaboration "Like Father, Like Son." "We're looking to do that in December some time, after we all drop our solos albums and go on tour," he says. "We have a lot of songs we did before (Wayne) went

Lil Wayne reportedly got into a fist fight with Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant over the weekend after taunting the football star over his subpar form on the field. Sources say the brawl broke out at the LIV nightclub in Miami, where Wayne, in addition to throwing jabs about the Cowboys' failure to make the 2011 playoffs, also poked fun at Bryant's various legal and money problems which include being sued in March for over $800,000 over a claim he took jewellery without payment and being hit with another lawsuit in December after failing to pay off a $100,000 loan. Original reports of the incident said Bryant had been in a scuffle with 'a famous rapper' who was later revealed by the Miami Herald to be Weezy, write Complex . Wayne's camp have declined to comment but Bryant's close friends have confirmed the player was not arrested, despite previous claims. Wow. Getting into a fight with a football player is quick way to find yourself landed with some hef

Thursday, January 19th 2012 | Leave a Comment Lil Wayne s name has been brought up in an altercation that went down over the weekend. According to published reports, the Hip-Hop star and his entourage allegedly got into a fight with NFL star Dez Bryant at LIV nightclub in Miami. The incident reportedly occurred after a member of Waynes crew made fun of Bryant and his legal woes. The Dallas Morning News writes that the fight started over someone mocking Bryant about a subpar season and a mounting personal debt crisis. (Bryant was threatened with a lawsuit in December by the Endurance Capital Fund, which claimed the former Oklahoma State star hadnt paid off a $100,000 loan. [ AHH ] Bryants mentor David Wells says the NFL player wasnt arrested after the incident and so far no police report has been filed. Neither Lil Wayne or his camp have spoken out or confirmed being involved. However, If you can recall in the past Lil Wayne has never held back in going head-to-head with athletes so

Lil Wayne reportedly got into a fist fight with Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant over the weekend after taunting the football star over his subpar form on the field. Sources say the brawl broke out at the LIV nightclub in Miami, where Wayne, in addition to throwing jabs about the Cowboys' failure to make the 2011 playoffs, also poked fun at Bryant's various legal and money problems which include being sued in March for over $800,000 over a claim he took jewellery without payment and being hit with another lawsuit in December after failing to pay off a $100,000 loan. Original reports of the incident said Bryant had been in a scuffle with 'a famous rapper' who was later revealed by the Miami Herald to be Weezy, write Complex . Wayne's camp have declined to comment but Bryant's close friends have confirmed the player was not arrested, despite previous claims. Wow. Getting into a fight with a football player is quick way to find yourself landed with some hef

Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant was detained by police over the weekend following a fight at a Miami club . While we still dont have any major details, we now have this tweet by FOX 29 in Philadelphia which says Lil Wayne was involved. Report: Rapper Lil Wayne was involved in altercation with Cowboys WR Dez Bryant at nightclub that led to Bryant being detained by police Was Weezy beefing with Dez? Where they on the same side of the altercation? Where was Pacman Jones? These are all questions that will hopefully be answered in great detail with high-quality security footage to match. Somebody ask Rob Lowe. I bet he has the deets. [ @FOX29Philly ] Previously: Dez Bryants Offseason Is Off To A Rousing Start: Detained By Miami Police After A Fight < /div>

Getty Images advertisement As the details surrounding Dez Bryants detainment at a Miami Beach nightclub last weekend continue to trickle out, the story keeps getting weirder. In a report Tuesday, we learned that the altercation between Bryant and another club patron may have started when said patron began hurling insults at Bryant, based on the Dallas Cowboys receivers on-field performance as well as his debt issues, which came into the public eye around a year ago. Which brings us to today. We had heard earlier that the altercation may have involved a famous rapper. Then just a few hours ago, David Smiley, a reporter for the Miami New Times, tweeted that Lil Wayne may have been that rapper , citing a source with the Miami Beach Police Department. Smiley prefaces the tweet by saying it is not confirmed, but we do know from the Mavericks victory party at Club LIV last summer following their finals win over the Heat, that Lil Wayne, a Miami reside! nt, does occasionally hang out the

Meet Nate Meeses Lips & Teeth We dont mean to give Nate Meese a big wet smooch, really, but he has a new mouth-centric band. For those keeping score, it all started with Meese , down to the Centennial and now the new project, Lips & Teeth . The solo effort has yielded multiple tunes that are available for your listening pleasures here , and be on the lookout for more material, because those Meese kids are always working on something new. 1 of 14 A weekend house party at Nathan Meese's in the Baker neighborhood. Players included Tim Bruns, Chris Heckman, Joe Sampson, Joseph Pope III, Tim Hussman, Caleb Slade and Fairchildren (fronted by Bela Karoli's Julie Davis). Photos by John Moore, heyreverb.com. 2 of 14 A weekend house party at Nathan Meese's in the Baker neighborhood. Players included Tim Bruns, Chris Heckman, Joe Sampson, Joseph Pope III, Tim Hussman, Caleb Slade and Fairchildren (fronted by Bela Karoli's Julie Davis). Photos by John Moore, heyreverb.co