Despite being dropped by Mountain Dew PepsiCo for his controversial Emmitt Till lyrics Weezy is ready to put that drama behind him and focus on his fans. The "Rich As F*ck" rapper is preparing for his America's Most Wanted Tour featuring T.I, French Montana, and 2 Chainz. Read More »
It's been a few months since Lil Wayne was first hospitalized for seizures (an event that led to some wild speculations about the rapper's death). After the media circus, Weezy admitted that he suffers from epilepsy. Now, in the wake of yet another hospitalization, Wayne has released more details about his condition. Read More »
PepsiCo, makers of Mountain Dew, have announced plans to meet with the family of Emmett Till and civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton today to discuss the recent controversy over former Dew spokesperson Lil Wayne's insensitive remarks toward Till in his verse on the remix of Future's "Karate Chop." PepsiCo has cut ties with Wayne in light of the controversy and is meeting with the family to address any concerns they may have. Read More »
The descendants of Emmett Till are pleased with PepsiCo and Mountain Dew for the "monumental" decision to drop Lil Wayne, for his offense lyrics on the song "Karate Chop." Airickca Gordon-Taylor, Executive Director of Mamie Till Mobley Foundation released a statement to AllHipHop, expressing her sentiments on behalf of those who supported Weezy's Mountain Dew termination. Read More »
The Beef between Lil Wayne and Miami based rapper Trick Daddy is still brewing. Trick Daddy now claims that the Young Money boss, has black balled him from other strip clubs in Miami, and according to TMZ, he said "If I [wanted to start s**t with Lil Wayne] he would have been in the hospital for a different reason than a seizure." Read More »
PepsiCo, the owners of Mountian Dew, have officially terminated their contract with Lil Wayne over the controversy that Weezy stirred up by making an uncouth reference to slain teenager Emmett Till in his verse on the Future song "Karate Chop (Remix)." Read More »
Birdman turned to his flock for his latest single "Tapout" featuring Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Future, and Detail. The Cash Money boss released a behind the scenes sneak peak of the music video, with cameo's from Paris Hilton, Christina Milian, and Kimora Lee Simmons. Read More »
Lil Wayne has lost his PespiCo Mountain Dew contract following backlash for "inappropriate" Emmit Till lyrics. Read More »
Even though his offending lines have been removed from the remix of Future song "Karate Chop," Lil' Wayne is still feeling the heat for his words regarding slain teenager Emmet Till. Till's family is pushing for Mountain Dew to revoke their sponsorship of Weezy F. Baby for his insensitive remarks about Till. Read More »
Lil Wayne and his Young Money family,best friend Mack Maine where on hand to watch the Lakers put an end to a grueling season at the Staples Center Sunday, April 28. Read More »
Like many celebrities, Lil Wayne took to Twitter to wish potheads of all stripes a happy 4/20. Unlike most celebrities, Weezy F. Baby just went through a health scare that many still attribute to drug use (in spite of the singer revealing that he suffers from epilepsy). Needless to say, reactions were mixed. Read More »
RiRi has RITURNED!!! The “Stay” singer picked up her Diamonds World Tour in Tampa, Florida after a bout with laryngitis, partying, and cancellations. Read More »
The mother of Lil Wayne's first of three consecutive sons, Sarah Vivan was spotted hanging with Mieka Blackman-Reese, the baby mama of Weezy's NBA baller pal, Derrick Rose. Read More »