Lil Wayne is close to launching his own sneakers. Back in December, the 'How To Love' rapper announced his plans to launch a skateboarding clothing line called Trukfit , which made its debut last month. Lil Wayne has now revealed to Vibe : "I do have a shoe coming out soon but it won't be Trukfit. I have a shoe with a well-known company. I just don't want to say yet because I haven't dotted the line yet. But it's done." When asked if he could give any hints on which shoe company he is working with, he responded: "Nah, it's not a Nike or Reebok, I can tell you that much." Lil Wayne recently denied reports that he is engaged to his girlfriend. He posted on his Twitter: "I meant 'she said yes' to being my valentine!!! Hahahahahahaha! Y'all krazy!" Watch the music video of 'How To Love' below:

Randy Belice, National Basketball Association How does Lil Wayne not already have his own signature shoe? The MC clearly loves fashion and has already entered the streetwear market with his Trukfit hats and T-shirts , but he's yet to be like Mike and launch his own sneaker. Whatever the reason, he won't be absent from the footwear game for much longer. "I have shoe with a well-known company ," Weezy told Vibe, revealing that his kicks won't bear the Trukfit logo. "I just don't want to say yet because I haven't dotted the line yet. But it's done." Wayne also denied that he'd signed on with either of the two biggest athletic shoe manufacturers. "Nah, it's not a Nike or Reebok," he said. "I can tell you that much." Supra seems a safe bet, as Weezy has been known to rock the brand, but fans will have to wait for the official announcement -- expected in the coming weeks -- to know for sure. In the meantime, can we int

After four Grammys, nine albums, 13 years and countless mix tapes, Lil Wayne has effectively conquered the hip-hop world. In 2012, hes literally stepping into a new one as he revealed plans for a signature sneaker, and not one thats a part of his Trukfit streetwear line. Speaking to Vibe Monday, Wayne revealed that he is about to sign a contract with a "well-known company" to endorse a shoe. I do have a shoe coming out soon but it wont be Trukfit, he revealed. I have shoe with a well-known company. I just dont want to say yet because I havent dotted the line yet. But its done. Wayne didnt say which company would be producing the shoe, but he did reveal that its not a Nike or Reebok. When the reporter pointed out that hes frequently been seen wearing Supras, he demurred, Uh-oh. Watch out. While Waynes fans eagerly await the announcement of which brand will soon bear his name, the news advances an impressive, decades-old lineage of rappers championing specific styles as an in

Lil Wayne just launched his Trukfit clothing line in January, and now, he's preparing to expand even further into the fashion world ... via footwear. According to Vibe.com , the hip-hop superstar revealed that he's currently finalizing a deal for his own signature shoe. However, he's declined to reveal the company he's inking the deal with. Lil Wayne said he may release his own Trukfit-branded shoes in the future, but before that, his first sneaker will be released with this major shoe brand. "I do have a shoe coming out soon, but it won't be Trukfit," the rapper told the magazine. "I have shoe with a well-known company. I just don't want to say yet because I haven't dotted the line yet. But it's done." Weezy did narrow it down a bit, and possibly hinted at who it may be. "Nah, it's not a Nike or Reebok, I can tell you that much," said Weezy, before being asked about his love for Supra. "Uh-oh. Watch out," he

A detail of Diamond studded Beats headphones by Dr. Dre are worn courtside by hip-hop artist Lil' Wayne during the 2012 NBA All-Star Game at the Amway Center on February 26, 2012 in Orlando, Florida. (Getty Images) more pics Lil' Wayne parties with Kevin Durant. (Getty) Lil Wayne had no real reason to wear headphones to the 2012 NBA All-Star Game, let alone diamond-encrusted ones, but he didn't have any reason not to, either. The New Orleans native recently added a $1 million pair of Beats by Dr. Dre headphones to his impressive list of accessories; Perhaps he just felt like patting himself on the back for making Limp Bizkit relevant again. Also in music news, Weezy shared a courtside kiss with a member of his Cash Money crew, Beyonc stepped out with her baby Blue, Bruce Springsteen is playing an intimate SXSW gig, Willow Smith is still emo tweeting, and more. Lil' Wayne wasn't exactly trying to fly under the radar in the front row at Orlando, Florida's Amw

Lil Wayne just launched his Trukfit clothing line in January, and now, he's preparing to expand even further into the fashion world ... via footwear. According to Vibe.com , the hip-hop superstar revealed that he's currently finalizing a deal for his own signature shoe. However, he's declined to reveal the company he's inking the deal with. Lil Wayne said he may release his own Trukfit-branded shoes in the future, but before that, his first sneaker will be released with this major shoe brand. "I do have a shoe coming out soon, but it won't be Trukfit," the rapper told the magazine. "I have shoe with a well-known company. I just don't want to say yet because I haven't dotted the line yet. But it's done." Weezy did narrow it down a bit, and possibly hinted at who it may be. "Nah, it's not a Nike or Reebok, I can tell you that much," said Weezy, before being asked about his love for Supra. "Uh-oh. Watch out," he

A detail of Diamond studded Beats headphones by Dr. Dre are worn courtside by hip-hop artist Lil' Wayne during the 2012 NBA All-Star Game at the Amway Center on February 26, 2012 in Orlando, Florida. (Getty Images) more pics Lil' Wayne parties with Kevin Durant. (Getty) Lil Wayne had no real reason to wear headphones to the 2012 NBA All-Star Game, let alone diamond-encrusted ones, but he didn't have any reason not to, either. The New Orleans native recently added a $1 million pair of Beats by Dr. Dre headphones to his impressive list of accessories; Perhaps he just felt like patting himself on the back for making Limp Bizkit relevant again. Also in music news, Weezy shared a courtside kiss with a member of his Cash Money crew, Beyonc stepped out with her baby Blue, Bruce Springsteen is playing an intimate SXSW gig, Willow Smith is still emo tweeting, and more. Lil' Wayne wasn't exactly trying to fly under the radar in the front row at Orlando, Florida's Amw

Lil Wayne's attention grabbing fashion has ranged from leopard print skintight pants to shirtless ensembles complete with enough bling to light a city. Now Weezy will hone his fashion expertise and craft a signature brand of kicks. "It's not a Nike or Reebok, I can tell you that much," Wayne told VIBE about the shoe. The rapper, whose fashion sense has always aired on the side of intriguing, is pulling a Kanye and deepening his connection to the fashion world. His Trukfit brand has already took the streetwear market by storm, and now Young Money will branch out from the already established brand with a new famed company. "I do have a shoe coming out soon but it won't be Trukfit. I have a shoe with a well-known company. I just don't want to say yet because I haven't dotted the line yet," he said. "But it's done." Will you be rocking Weezy Kicks?

by The Kid Skoob February 27, 2012, 12:13pm Before Nicki Minaj took the stage , she saw Lil Wayne do his thing during the NBA Pre Game show. While it's assumed Wayne was just giving Nicki a " good luck charm " for her performance, she could have been congratulating the Young Money general on his showing instead. Check the video. MORE ON HIP-HOP WIRED! Beyonc & Jay-Z Step Out For Lunch With Blue Ivy [Photos] 10 Rappers That Can Inspire Scott Storch To Get Off The Yayo The 2013 Bentley Mulsanne [Photos] Bangin Candy: Claudia Sampedro (Rick Ross's "High Definition" Vixen) [Photos/Video] COMIN' OUT HARD: 10 Rappers Caught In S#x Tape Scandal Cash Money's Third Annual Grammy Party [Photos] Nike Air Foamposite One 'Galaxy' [Photos] -- Photo: YouTube Follow Us On Twitter Comments 0 Views Tags: lil wayne , Lil Wayne Performs At NBA All-Star Pre-Game Show , nba all star game

02/27/2012. (TMZ) Lil Wayne claims he did NOT pass out drunk before a Bahama concert in 2009 ... resulting in a canceled show -- this according to new legal docs obtained by TMZ. TMZ broke the story ... Weezy was sued back in 2009 by a promotion company called Red City Entertainment -- which claimed it fronted $432,000 for a concert in the Bahamas, but Weezy drunkenly slept through the whole thing. When he failed to show, Red Light claims cops showed up to the rapper's hotel room and found him unconscious. But Weezy insists it's all BS -- claiming, "At no point [that night] did I become so intoxicated that I passed out on a bed in my suit, or anywhere else." Wayne says the real reason he didn't show up was because the concert was canceled -- he can't remember exactly why ... but believes it had something to do with technical difficulties, like lighting and sound problems. Wayne is now asking the court for a judgment in his favor. more on this story TMZ submi

NEWS by Hip-Hop Wired February 26, 2012, 22:24pm Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne kiss (on the lists) at the NBA All-Star game. Drake looks like he's feeling anything but proud. That is all. MORE ON HIP-HOP WIRED! Beyonc & Jay-Z Step Out For Lunch With Blue Ivy [Photos] 10 Rappers That Can Inspire Scott Storch To Get Off The Yayo The 2013 Bentley Mulsanne [Photos] Bangin Candy: Claudia Sampedro (Rick Ross's "High Definition" Vixen) [Photos/Video] COMIN' OUT HARD: 10 Rappers Caught In S#x Tape Scandal Cash Money's Third Annual Grammy Party [Photos] Nike Air Foamposite One 'Galaxy' [Photos] -- Photo: AP Follow Us On Twitter Comments 0 Tags: drake , lil wayne , nba all star game , nicki minaj

Getty Images Fact: The Lil Wayne concert scheduled for Sept. 27, 2008, in the Bahamas never took place. This Weezy doesn't dispute. But it wasn't booze, the rapper says, that kept him from taking the stage and fulfilling his contractual obligations. As TMZ reports, Wayne has asked the courts to side with him in a 2009 lawsuit brought by promoter Red City Entertainment, which claims the MC was a drunken no-show on the night in question. Red City claims it fronted the New Orleans rhymer $432,000 for the concert, and that on the night of the show, when cops went to rouse the absentee performer from his hotel, he was found unconscious. "At no point [that night] did I become so intoxicated that I passed out on a bed in my suit, or anywhere else," Wayne says, according to TMZ. Weezy's explanation: The gig was cancelled. Unfortunately, he can't remember why. As TMZ reports, the hip-hop superstar believes it "had something to do with technical difficulties, li

News: Lil Wayne Still Hung Over Drunk Case, "At No Point Did I Become Intoxicated That I Passed Out On A Bed" Sunday, Feb 26, 2012 11:40AM Written by Cyrus Langhorne Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne reportedly wants to settle the score on a lawsuit claiming he passed out drunk and was too intoxicated to perform at a Bahamas concert nearly four years ago. According to reports, Weezy has refuted the hangover accusations . When he failed to show, Red Light claims cops showed up to the rapper's hotel room and found him unconscious. But Weezy insists it's all BS -- claiming, "At no point [that night] did I become so intoxicated that I passed out on a bed in my suit, or anywhere else." Wayne says the real reason he didn't show up was because the concert was canceled -- he can't remember exactly why ... but believes it had something to do with technical difficulties, like lighting and sound problems. Wayne is now asking the court for a judgment in his favo

(Getty) Lil' Wayne is ready to party like it's 1999! Literally. With Limp Bizkit. Also in music news, DMX dislikes Drake and his haircut, Chris Brown probably stole some girl's cell phone, Andre 3000 isn't planning another Outkast album anytime soon, and Lady Gaga really likes baseballs and pearls. We'll explain. Lil' Wayne thinks rap metal's ready for its comeback, apparently. The New Orleans native told New York's 98.7 KissFM that he's been "signing everybody" to his Cash Money record label, including 2000's surprisingly short pride and joy, Fred Durst. Durst, who last caught attention for live-tweeting his Paltrow-esque juice cleanse, gleefully tweeted, "Rock s**t doesn't rock anymore! They say the whole game done went pop so I'm back in this ho!" Oh, joy. Look forward to seeing more of this goateed gem in the coming months. Keep your fingers crossed that Scott Stapp doesn't strike up a friendship with Wee

ROBYN BECK, AFP Nicki Minaj returns to silence critics on the title track from her forthcoming sophomore album 'Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded,' firing shots at the haters and enlisting Young Money boss Lil Wayne for a parting salvo. Over the percussive Rico Beats soundbed, Nicki bangs out her detractors, clapping back at the accusations that she's gone pop (having recently released 'Starships,' a pop song ), with nary an AutoTuned bar in sight. "I guess I went commercial, just shot a commercial/ When I flew to the set though, I ain't fly commercial," she raps. "I laugh at hopefuls, Nicki pop?/ Only thing that's pop is my endorsement opp." Weezy wraps things up with a drug-induced verse about popping mollys and smoking blunts, and while 'Roman Reloaded' marks the return of the hardcore Nicki fans has been begging for, the song loses steam in the end, much like Lil Wayne does -- gasping for breath, tired, or maybe just bored. List

(Getty) Lil' Wayne is ready to party like it's 1999! Literally. With Limp Bizkit. Also in music news, DMX dislikes Drake and his haircut, Chris Brown probably stole some girl's cell phone, Andre 3000 isn't planning another Outkast album anytime soon, and Lady Gaga really likes baseballs and pearls. We'll explain. Lil' Wayne thinks rap metal's ready for its comeback, apparently. The New Orleans native told New York's 98.7 KissFM that he's been "signing everybody" to his Cash Money record label, including 2000's surprisingly short pride and joy, Fred Durst. Durst, who last caught attention for live-tweeting his Paltrow-esque juice cleanse, gleefully tweeted, "Rock s**t doesn't rock anymore! They say the whole game done went pop so I'm back in this ho!" Oh, joy. Look forward to seeing more of this goateed gem in the coming months. Keep your fingers crossed that Scott Stapp doesn't strike up a friendship with Wee

In their continuing quest for domination in the music world, the Cash Money record label has signed rock band Limp Bizkit and Fred Durst. Last night, Lil Wayne called in to confirm to 98.7 Kiss FM's 'Kiss After Dark' to confirm the signing. "We're always listening and looking at acts. Honestly, its like every other day I hear about somebody new just signed to Cash Money. Not speaking about R&B. Just for example, he other day I found out Limp Bizkit signed to Cash Money. They're singing everybody." He continued, "I think we're working with Ashanti." The news of the YMCMB family growing comes after new acts Busta Rhymes , Mystikal , and Christina Milian signed to the roster. Featured Photo Gallery: 10 Other Artists Birdman Should Sign To Cash Money Records VIBE.COM

News: Lil Wayne & Birdman Get Biz-y, Young Money/Cash Money Signs Limp Bizkit Friday, Feb 24, 2012 8:12AM Written by Cyrus Langhorne Young Money/Cash Money Records are out to prove the company is much more than urban music by signing rocker Fred Durst 's rap-metal crew, Limp Bizkit . Durst publicly broke the news early Friday (February 24) morning. "The game is missing danger, electricity, and rock n roll!!!!" Cash Money Limp Bizkit," he tweeted Friday. "Rock sh*t doesn't rock anymore! They say the whole game done went pop so I'm back in this ho! #CMLB" ( Fred Durst's Twitter ) According to reports, Young Money's Lil Wayne has also made the deal official . In an interview with New York's 98.7 KissFM station DJ Lenny Green , Wayne said, "we're always listening and looking at acts. Every other day I hear about somebody new just signed to Cash Money ... The other day I found out Limp Bizkit signed to Cash Money. They're

Young Money rapper Nicki Minaj is out with a vengeance to her critics on a new record called "Roman Reloaded" featuring label boss Lil Wayne . The record emerged online after premiering on Nicki's New York City hometown radio station Hot 97. Nicki Minaj is firing both barrels on her new single. "Roman Reloaded," the title track of her April-due sophomore album, "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded," made its debut on Funkmaster Flex 's Hot 97 radio show on Thursday night. Unlike the RedOne-produced dance-pop candy of "Starships" or the Grammy-premiered exorcism drama of "Roman Holiday," "Roman Reloaded" is a more traditionalist hip-hop offering, featuring hard-hitting production and guest verses from Lil Wayne. The brag-heavy track ranges from the absurd -- "Bite me/Apple sign" -- to the violent, with Minaj dropping a reference to the Columbine High shootings amid the gunshot-style percussion. ( The Juice ) On the

Getty Images Lil Wayne has made some odd departures from his usual hip-hop-centric ways -- remember 2011's 'How to Love' -- and he does the same in the visuals for Romeo Santos ' bachata-inspired song, 'All Aboard,' featured on his solo LP, 'Formula Vol. 1.' In the Gil Green-directed video, Santos, of the group Aventura, finds his lady love waiting in a train station and gets close. "I ain't gotta give you instructions/ You just gotta follow my lead/ Your body's makin' sounds like percussion/ I'm orchestrating your fantasies," he croons over the guitar-flavored beat produced by Rico Love . The Young Money rapper appears inside the train, donning his usual brightly colored attire -- leopard print pants and a neon beanie -- a pretty broad in skimpy clothes nearby. "She wanna ride that Wayne train, so I'ma bag her like baggage claim/ We smoke that Mary, not plain Jane/ And everything is just fine, I keep a picture of her

Singer Romeo Santos drops a music video for his latest release off his Formula Vol. 1 album -- the single "All Aboard" featuring Lil Wayne. In the Gil Green-directed clip, the singer is at a train station waiting to board when he spots a gorgeous women in a red and it's like time stops and no one exists. They gaze into each other's eyes in complete lust and later board the train and disappear into a private cabin. ... but is it real? Or was it all a dream? Weezy chimes in later, offering the final verse of the single, spitting bars about a special woman.

Watch Romeo Santos' video featuring Lil Wayne, "All Aboard." MTV PUSH alum Romeo Santos is killing it right now, guys. I ask you: what better way is there to secure your spot in the mainstream than by having your new video feature none other than Lil Wayne ? That's right, Romeo rolls mad deep in the celeb circuit. Romeo's new video "All Aboard" is a sultry, Latin-tinged record that speaks to how easy it is for Romeo to get a hot chick in bed. (Read: It's a caliente panty-dropper.): " I ain't gotta give you instructions/ You just gotta follow my lead/ Your body's making sounds like percussion/ I'm orchestrating your fantasies." Watch Romeo Santos' "All Aboard" video after the jump. Set in a train station (puns!), most of the video consists of Romeo and his ladyfriend making out and getting all lovey-dovey on each other. Sadly, Romeo's got to stay behind but his ladyfriend is forced to board a train -- girl&#

Birdman just bought Lil Wayne and Mack Maine matching Bugattis, so of course the #1 Stunna's birthday party was going to be a lavish one. Various chart-topping artists came out to support the Cash Money CEO's born day. A-list guests including Lil Wayne, Tyga, and Chris Brown were in the building, while DJ Stevie J manned the 1's and 2's. If you didn't make it to Birdman's celebration don't worry, we've got photos (via UrbanPartyLife ) from the party in the gallery below.

Lil Wayne was spotted wearing those famous women 's leopard print trousers yet again last weekend, when he celebrated Birdman 's birthday with Chris Brown and Tyga. The boys only party hit up LIV nightclub in Los Angeles where they were spotted partying in the VIP section and stood on the balcony for most of the night. In addition to toasting YMCMB CEO Birdman 's birthday, the boys were celebrating the release of Tyga 's new album Careless World: Rise of the Last King . Weezy got behind the DJ to show off his mixing talents while Gucci Mane joined Chris and Tyga in popping bottles of Ace of Spades in the VIP. While the boys rocked the casual look, Weezy took it a step too far and decided to brave wearing the famous tight trousers that whipped up a storm of criticism last year. The rapper rummaged in his closet and pulled out those suspect-looking leopard print trousers, that were actually revealed to be women's wear. Come on, Weezy! Didn't you learn from th

Birdman just bought Lil Wayne and Mack Maine matching Bugattis, so of course the #1 Stunna's birthday party was going to be a lavish one. Various chart-topping artists came out to support the Cash Money CEO's born day. A-list guests including Lil Wayne, Tyga, and Chris Brown were in the building, while DJ Stevie J manned the 1's and 2's. If you didn't make it to Birdman's celebration don't worry, we've got photos (via UrbanPartyLife ) from the party in the gallery below.

Lil Wayne was spotted wearing those famous women 's leopard print trousers yet again last weekend, when he celebrated Birdman 's birthday with Chris Brown and Tyga. The boys only party hit up LIV nightclub in Los Angeles where they were spotted partying in the VIP section and stood on the balcony for most of the night. In addition to toasting YMCMB CEO Birdman 's birthday, the boys were celebrating the release of Tyga 's new album Careless World: Rise of the Last King . Weezy got behind the DJ to show off his mixing talents while Gucci Mane joined Chris and Tyga in popping bottles of Ace of Spades in the VIP. While the boys rocked the casual look, Weezy took it a step too far and decided to brave wearing the famous tight trousers that whipped up a storm of criticism last year. The rapper rummaged in his closet and pulled out those suspect-looking leopard print trousers, that were actually revealed to be women's wear. Come on, Weezy! Didn't you learn from th

Birdman just bought Lil Wayne and Mack Maine matching Bugattis, so of course the #1 Stunna's birthday party was going to be a lavish one. Various chart-topping artists came out to support the Cash Money CEO's born day. A-list guests including Lil Wayne, Tyga, and Chris Brown were in the building, while DJ Stevie J manned the 1's and 2's. If you didn't make it to Birdman's celebration don't worry, we've got photos (via UrbanPartyLife ) from the party in the gallery below.

Lil Wayne was spotted wearing those famous women 's leopard print trousers yet again last weekend, when he celebrated Birdman 's birthday with Chris Brown and Tyga. The boys only party hit up LIV nightclub in Los Angeles where they were spotted partying in the VIP section and stood on the balcony for most of the night. In addition to toasting YMCMB CEO Birdman 's birthday, the boys were celebrating the release of Tyga 's new album Careless World: Rise of the Last King . Weezy got behind the DJ to show off his mixing talents while Gucci Mane joined Chris and Tyga in popping bottles of Ace of Spades in the VIP. While the boys rocked the casual look, Weezy took it a step too far and decided to brave wearing the famous tight trousers that whipped up a storm of criticism last year. The rapper rummaged in his closet and pulled out those suspect-looking leopard print trousers, that were actually revealed to be women's wear. Come on, Weezy! Didn't you learn from th

On Tha Carter IV, Lil Wayne raps about his "Nightmares of the Bottom." While the sentiment revealed a humbler side of Tunechi, the Martian reached astronomical heights in 2011 and lands in the top half of MTV News' Hottest MCs in the Game VII list. But Weezy's winning year was even more impressive when you consider that the Cash Money soldier spent most of 2010 behind bars . With little time to prepare, Wayne hit 2011 hard beginning with the smash rap single (and Carter IV lead track) "6 Foot 7 Foot." As with many albums, C4 saw a ton of delays, but Weezy made up for things with his Sorry 4 the Wait mixtape . When the fourth installment of the Carter series finally arrived on August 28 (after a show-closing VMA performance), Wayne moved 964,000 copies in a single week, just barely missing the platinum-in-a-week mark he hit with 2008's Carter III. Want to join the debate? Just hit us on Twitter using the hashtag #HottestMC! "Wayne had a stro

by The Kid Skoob February 19, 2012, 10:25am Lil Wayne is back for a fourth go-round with 'Weezy's Sports Corner.' The YMCMB General decided to cut it down from episode three and just covered NFL, NBA, MLB, NCAA Basketball and Skate news in this edition. Check the intro and then continue on for more updates from Lil Tunechi. NFL NBA NCAA Basketball MLB Skate News Outro -- Photo: Vimeo Follow Us On Twitter