PJ Morton (with some help from Lil Wayne) says he's a "Lover," not a fighter. You may not be familiar with PJ Morton yet, but he's been making the rounds on the industry's radar for a while.Case in point: PJ is currently the stand-in keyboardist of Maroon 5, plus he wrote AND produced India.Arie s Grammy-winning song Interested." Now, after a rich career behind the scenes, PJ seems more than ready to branch out on his own with a forthcoming solo album. We respect that! Dude DEF has the musical chops, the swag, and he's pretty easy on the eyes, too. OH YEAH, and he also has some help from Lil Wayne in his "Lover" video. That doesn't hurt! Watch PJ Morton featuring Lil Wayne's "Lover" video after the jump. In the narrative-driven clip, PJ is looking like one burned-out bro. He just wants to love his girl, and he's sick of all the fighting. "And I know, I know that no one's perfect/ But what's the purpose if we

Getty Images At long last, Lil Wayne 's Dedication 4 is finally ready for release . The mixtape, which Wayne previously promised for an Aug. 15 release date , was delayed so that Weezy's pal 2 Chainz could could enjoy the spotlight. "I know I was supposed to drop that Dedication 4 tonight and all that ... but listen, my homeboy 2 Chainz just dropped his album yesterday," Wayne explained. "That's my real, real, real good homeboy right there and I refuse to put any attention on me when the spotlight, everybody's eyes, everybody's attention and everybody's focus should be on my n---a 2 Chainz's album, Based On A T.R.U. Story ." Now, the wait is over. In a new video, Wayne has announced that the DJ Drama -hosted tape will be available for download via LiveMixtapes on Monday, Sept. 3, at 4PM ET. Dedication 4 will feature Wayne's previously leaked "No Lie" remix, plus his take on Ca$h Out's "Cashin' Out," Ch

News: Lil Wayne Promises To Get Stupid On Delayed "Dedication 4" Friday, Aug 31, 2012 8:34AM Written by Cyrus Langhorne Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne may not have won fans over by delaying his highly-anticipated The Dedication 4 for a second time but he is now boasting about its quality days away from its release. Although brief, Weezy F. Baby took to Twitter and hyped up the pushed back effort . "D4 is stuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuupid.," he tweeted August 31st. ( Lil Wayne's Twitter ) If all goes accordingly, the new mixtape will finally arrive on Labor Day . Lil Wayne's "Dedication 4" was supposed to be released on August 30, but it didn't come out as scheduled. It turns out that the new mixtape, a collaboration with DJ Drama , has been postponed for a second time. While Weezy promises on his official website to have the street album "coming soon," Drama is more willing to reveal when exactly fans will be able to download the mixtape. &

August 31, 2012 08:07:48 GMT According to DJ Drama's tweet, the delayed mixtape is going to be made available for digital download starting September 3. 's "" was supposed to be released on August 30, but it didn't come out as scheduled. It turns out that the new mixtape, a collaboration with , has been postponed for a second time. While Weezy promises on his official website to have the street album "coming soon," Drama is more willing to reveal when exactly fans will be able to download the mixtape. "Sep. 3rd. #d4 .....," the disc jockey tweets the new release date. This was the second time Weezy got the mixtape delayed. He initially planned to release it on August 15, but moved it back because he wanted to give room for 's new album "" that came out a day prior. "I refuse to put any attention on me when the spotlight, everybody's eyes, everybody's attention and everybody's focus should be on my n**** 2 Chainz&#

Thursday, August 30th 2012 | Leave a Comment Fans anxious to hear new music from Lil Wayne were disappointed when they found out that Dedication 4 the rappers highly anticipated collaborative mixtape with DJ Drama would not be dropping today (Aug 30) as scheduled. But now theres a new release date September 3rd at noon! This isnt the first time Dedication 4 has been delayed. The tape was originally set to drop on August 15th, but was pushed back because he didnt want to take away the spotlight from his friend 2 Chainz debut album. The next day, Weezy told Hip-Hop blog Bread Over Bed , I know I was supposed to drop that Dedication 4 tonight and all thatbut listen, my homeboy 2 Chainz just dropped his album yesterday. Thats my real, real, real good homeboy right there and I refuse to put any attention on me when the spotlight, everybodys eyes, everybodys attention and everybodys focus should be on my n*gga 2 Chainzs album, Based On A T.R.U. Story. To make up for the delay, Wayne r

lil wayne by Alvin aqua Blanco (@aqua174) August 30, 2012, 8:57am Lil Wayne and DJ Drama's latest collaborative mixtape, Dedication 4 , was scheduled to release today (August 30th). However, it seems like the highly anticipated project, whether it's to get a listen or to give you another reason to slander Weezy, will not be dropping as promised. Yesterday, Hip-Hop-N-More noticed that the usual countdown to a tape's release on DatPiff was a no go for Dedication 4 (at the moment it just has "coming soon" ). Also, last night DJ Drama answered a tweet inquiring if it was worth staying up to wait on a download like with, "naw, yall can get some rest...lol!" Originally sets to drop August 15th, Tunechi said that Dedication 4 was first delayed to let 2 Chainz debut, Based On A T.R.U. Story , get the full attention he felt it deserved."I know I was supposed to drop that Dedication 4 tonight and all that...but listen, my homeboy 2 Chainz just dropped h

by Kazeem Famuyide (@RealLifeKaz) August 29, 2012, 14:29pm PJ Morton , who is astand-in keyboardist forthe smash pop-rock group Maroon 5, is striking on his own with Lil Wayne on this new video " Lover ." Signed to Young Money as a solo artist, Morton tells the tale of an abusive relationship between a lovely lady and a guy who doesn't know what he has. The autotuned crooner will be putting out a full length album soon under Young Money Records in the near future. Also be on the look out for Lil Wayne's Dedication 4, which should be dropping at the end of this week. MORE ON HIP-HOP WIRED! 8 Best Struggle Lines From The Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta Reunion Exclusive: Cinematic Music Group's Jonny Shipes' Five Rules To Running A Rap Label Kim Kardashian Says Reality TV "Reminds Me Of Rap Music" The 23 Best Rapper Cameos In Cartoons [PHOTOS] 7 Hilarious Hip-Hop Moments From Th! e Hit TV Show Martin God Forgives, I Don't: 10 Rappers Who Pu

Lil Wayne isnt a man of very few words. Throughout his career the Young Money general has been known for his brashness, no matter how offensive his words may be. Just last week alone, his words about a certain East Coast city sparked a viral outcry; and in the past his preference of a certain type of women caused a murmur throughout the black community. Whether or not his outbursts have to do with what he hates or sometimes loves, he doesnt hesitate to share his feelings with the rest of the world. How are the rest of us able to keep up? Click next to check out our list of the five things Lil Wayne cannot stand. Enjoy, laugh, and share.

Twitter Up and coming rapper Hopsin has launched an attack on Lil Wayne for constantly talking about skateboarding. The aspiring rapper made it clear that he and skateboarders are not feeling the Young Money rapper's foray into the sport and his constant need to hype it up. "Wayne, skateboarders don't like you. I'm telling you that right now," he told Thisis50.com in a video interview. "Learn, it's cool learn, but don't come out with all this huge buzz about you skateboarding because people like me get upset. Lil Wayne has embraced his new pastime for the last few months and has launched a skateboarding line of clothing TRUKFIT. while joking recently he would give up rap for his board. "And other skaters feel the same way. The only reason skaters hang around this guy is because he's Lil Wayne, but they don't like him. I've talked to skaters, nobody likes Wayne as a skateboarder," the rapper added. Check out what he said below...

Lil Wayne sure is hungry. The New Orleans rhyme animal has accomplished just about every major feat in music and he still wants more. Between Drake's five VMA noms, Nicki's pair and Weezy's nod in the Best Video With a Message category, Young Money figures to have a big night during the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards on September 6 yet, Tunechi isn't satisfied. "The competitive person I am, it makes me feel great, awesome, excited and all that ... but overall, it makes me feel undone," Lil Wayne told MTV News while he was out promoting his new line of sneakers in Las Vegas on August 20. The past 12 months have been remarkable for the YMCMB camp. After closing out last year's VMAs, Wayne immediately released his highly anticipated Tha Carter IV to the tune of approximately 1 million units sold in its first week. Drake then pushed out his now-platinum sophomore LP, Take Care , in November, spawning a number of hit singles like "The Motto," "

Lil Wayne has laughed off the bad blood between Chris Brown and Drake , insisting he found the pair's recent nightclub bust-up "funny". The two stars were allegedly caught up in an incident at New York City hotspot W.i.P. in June (12) when their entourages clashed, and they are now facing several lawsuits from venue owners and patrons who claimed to have been inadvertently involved in the chaos. Lil Wayne has now spoken out about the feud between the pair, but insists he is not taking the allegations too seriously. He tells Mtv .com, "Honestly, I laughed at them. I can't front, I just laughed at them... Like, it's funny to me. I thank God I ain't going through it though, I've already been through too much."

13:06, Tuesday, 28 August 2012 Lil Wayne has revealed he laughed after finding out about Chris Brown and Drake 's infamous bottle brawl at a New York nightclub in June. Speaking to MTV News , the Young Money CEO claimed he finds their feud funny, stating that he doesn't think it should be taken so seriously. When asked about their fight - which has apparently left bystanders injured and resulted in numerous lawsuits - Weezy said: "Honestly, I laughed at them. "I can't front, I just laughed at them... like, it's funny to me." The rapper, who has worked with both Drake and Breezy, added: "I thank God I ain't going through it though, I've already been through too much." Both Chris and Drizzy are expected to attend the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards next month, where they will do battle again, this time in the Best Male Video category. Watch MTV News on the hour every hour on MTV - Sky Channel 126 and Virgin Channel 311

27th August 2012 0 Comments By Dr. Andre M. Perry Contributing Columnist This week, a Hampton University dean banned its MBA students from wearing dreadlocks and cornrows. In an era of stark individualism, where anything can be said, worn or done, its refreshing for a university to set standards. Dreadlocks and cornrows have become staple hairstyles particularly among millennials. Hampton Universitys hair lockout will undoubtedly pit old-school traditionalists against supposed wayward youth. But the politics of hair involve more than just conflicts between generations. This is about who gets to shape professionalism, gender and race. In his magnum opus, Souls of Black Folk, W.E.B. DuBois penned How does it feel to be a problem? DuBois believed he needed to see himself through the tinted glasses of racism as a Black man. He also found a need to see himself as Americanthe conflict of double consciousness. Wearing dreadlocks or cornrows can be at odds with the assumptions of being Americ

Lil Wayne 's Tha Carter III, while continually celebrated for its success, continues to be marred in controversy. In a story that sounds all too familiar, album producers Drew and Infamous are reportedly suing Young Money for unpaid royalties. The two beat makers often work in tandem, and as a team produced tracks like Wayne's 2008 song "Mr. Carter," featuring Jay-Z and his rocked-out "Prom Queen" single, but TMZ broke the news on Saturday that Andrew "Drew" Correa and Marcos "Infamous" Rodriguez filed two separate lawsuits against Weezy's Young Money Entertainment. Correa claims that he signed with Young Money in 2008 to produce music for the label and its artists. He has since contributed to Tunechi's Carter III, Rebirth and I Am Not a Human Being LPs as well as Birdman's 2009 offering, Priceless. The producer says that while he was paid some of the royalties owed to him that his expected payments stopped coming. Rodri

lil wayne by Alvin aqua Blanco (@aqua174) August 26, 2012, 10:52am Like we told you, Lil Wayne likes paying producers about as much he likes NYC.Two beatsmithsDJ Infamous and Drew Correaare suing the New Orleans rapper's Young Money Entertainment label for unpaid royalties, reports TMZ . Two different producers -- Andrews "Drew" Correa and Marcos "Infamous" Rodriguez -- filed federal lawsuits this week against Wayne's label, Young Money Entertainment . In lawsuit #1 ... Correa says he inked a deal with YME in 2008 to produce music for a YME artist. He claims that music ended up on mega albums like "Carter III," "Re-Birth," "I'm Not a Human Being" and "Priceless." Correa says he was paid someroyaltiesby YME, but the payments stopped coming out of the blue. In lawsuit #2 ... Rodriguez claims he signed on in 2007 to produce music for YME and claims his compositions were used on the albums Carter III," "Re

News: Lil Wayne's Young Money Hit W/ Milli Dollar Problems: "[They're Going] To Sue The Pants Off YME" Sunday, Aug 26, 2012 8:04AM Written by Cyrus Langhorne Young Money leader Lil Wayne 's label is reportedly in the hot seat as two producers have stepped forward to file federal lawsuits over contributions to multiple projects dating back to 2008's Tha Carter III . According to reports, the first lawsuit states Young Money has stopped paying out royalties . Two different producers -- Andrews "Drew" Correa and Marcos "Infamous" Rodriguez -- filed federal lawsuits this week against Wayne's label, Young Money Entertainment. In lawsuit #1 ... Correa says he inked a deal with YME in 2008 to produce music for a YME artist. He claims that music ended up on mega albums like "Carter III," "Re-Birth," "I'm Not a Human Being" and "Priceless." Correa says he was paid some royalties by YME, but the pay

AccessAtlanta-sharing 5:23 p.m. Saturday, August 25, 2012 Text size: Decrease Increase Print E-mail By Christopher Seward The Atlanta Journal-Constitution In the same week Atlanta rapper Young Jeezy was hit with a lawsuit over royalties and profit sharing, fellow rapper Lil Wayne finds himself in the same situation. Rapper Lil Wayne and his star studded teeth shine while taking in the Hawks and the Chicago Bulls game at Philips Arena on March 28. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com ! TRENDING NOW ON accessATLANTA.COM accessAtlanta blogs The Buzz / Jennifer Brett Hunger Games star Josh Hutcherson spotted in Atlanta Radio & TV Talk / Rodney Ho CNNs domestic ratings woes mask underlying strengths Food and More / John Kessler Maes Bakery opening today in Buckhead and more news Atlanta Music Scene Loretta Lynn proved iconic stature at Chastain Atlanta movie theaters, showtimes See more theaters AMC Barrett Commons 24, Kennesaw AMC Discover Mills 18, Lawrenceville AMC Fork and Screen Buc

August 25, 2012 06:16:13 GMT The countdown starts now as Weezy finally makes public when his delayed street album will be made available for purchase. Photo credit: Adriana M. Barraza/WENN Celebrate now fans! The Hip-Hop superstar confirms that he will release his latest mixtape entitled "" at the end of the month, or August 30 to be exact. Via his Twitter account, the rap mogul simply proclaims, "D4 aug-30." The street album was supposed to be released on August 15, but was delayed to give room for 's new album "", which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 200. "I refuse to put any attention on me when the spotlight, everybody's eyes, everybody's attention and everybody's focus should be on my n***a 2 Chainz's album," he previously said. Although the tracklist has not been revealed, announced to MTV that she recorded a verse in one of the tracks. The conversation between Wayne and Minaj went like this, " 'Excuse me,

Lil Wayne found humor in the infamous bottle-throwing clash between Chris Brown and Drake. We all know that violence is no laughing matter, but Lil Wayne seems to have found humor in the dramatic brawl between Chris Brown and Drake that occurred in June. "Honestly, I laughed at them," Lil Wayne told MTV News . "I can't front, I just laughed at them... like, it's funny to me." Though not everyone shares Weezy's sense of humor. Several lawsuits resulted from the heated altercation . In the past week, both Drake and Chris have been sued over the brawl. The NYC club owners (who are also being sued) and a male model who suffered an injury are taking legal action to hold the rival pop stars responsible. What could be funnier!? Do YOU think Lil Wayne is out of line for laughing? More on Chris and Drake's bar brawl: Chris Brown And Drake's Fight Caught On Video Victims Injured In Chris Brown & Drake Brawl Sue Nightclu! b Drake On Chris Brown Fi

Lil Wayne has announced his highly anticipated new album will be released on August 30, 2012, via Twitter. Dedication 4 is going to be released at the end of the month, Lil Wayne declared in a pithy twitter post. "D4 aug-30," and the rapper need say no more. The album was set to be released the week before, but would have collided with 2 Chain's new release, Based On A T.R.U Story . But it wasn't through compassion for his fellow rapper, though, no; 'Weezy' wanted everyone to focus on his album with no distractions. Wayne enjoyed tremendous success with one of his previous releases, Tha Carter Iii , which was the biggest selling album in America that year. The record pushed him from worldwide rap fame, to worldwide notoriety, and a documentary film soon followed. Dedication 4 is sure to build on the 29-year-old's success. The New Orleans born superstar can't escape the news; earlier on today Contactmusic reported on his words that annoyed U.S Senator

Ronald Martinez / Getty Images By Josh Grossberg, E! Online There's at least one New Yorker who didn't appreciate Lil Wayne telling the Big Apple to go suck it.New York State Senator Malcolm A. Smith was so incensed that the rapper told MTV on Monday, "I don't like New York," Smith actually called a press conference in Times Square to demand the hip-hop star apologize. "I take strong exception to the words 'I don't like New York,'" the democrat told reporters yesterday, adding that he was "shocked" when he first heard it. Lil Wayne taking a break from rapping Smith went on to suggest that if Weezy hates New York, "you don't have to come to New York." "You don't have to sell your products here. And perhaps we won't come to your concerts," he noted. He might have difficulty selling some members of his own family on the idea however considering he admitted his 19-year-old daughter, Amanda, is a Lil Wayn