Fueled by the single “Prom Queen,” Wayne recycled a lot of ideas from rock music which reflected in other songs like “Ground Zero” and “Get A Life.” However, he did have strong guest appearances from Eminem on “Drop The World,” and Nicki Minaj on “Knockout,” that boosted the album's credibility a bit. Obviously, nobody in the YMCMB camp told him otherwise, and alas, we got his take on rap-rock.Īlthough many believed Wayne’s album would fail, it actually fared well, selling over 176,000 copies in the first week and 775,000 overall. Like many artists who want to explore other creative outlets, the 'Best Rapper Alive' thought he could conquer rock music in the same way he did rap. Now a full-fledged pop star, he dabbled in rock music for 2010's Rebirth, while nurturing his Young Money Entertainment clique and rising stars like Drake, Nicki Minaj and Tyga.Weezy was at his peak after 2008’s Tha Carter III, which still holds the title as his best-selling album from his career to date. He wrapped up the trilogy with 2008's Tha Carter III, featuring the inescapable hit 'Lollipop,' and continued to expand his horizons across mixtapes, the rock-leaning single 'Prom Queen' and even a performance alongside Kid Rock at the Country Music Awards. With 2004's Tha Carter and its 2005 follow-up, Tha Carter II, he made a case for himself as the South's preeminent rapper, with a supple flow, witty lyrics and ample charisma.

Lights Out, released in 2000, and 2002's 500 Degreez established Wayne as a true force in a shifting hip-hop landscape. His raps focus on youthful rebellion, New Orleans style - crack, girls and turf supremacy are paramount. But Wayne went solo in 1999 with Tha Block Is Hot. Though the emcees showed promise, many listeners focused on the post-Bounce production of Mannie Fresh, and regarded Wayne as a fresh-faced vehicle for the producer. and formed the immensely popular Hot Boys group on Cash Money Records. By the time he was 15, he'd linked up with Juvenile, Turk and B.G. One of Southern rap's most enduring and talented emcees, New Orleans' Lil Wayne began rapping at the tender age of 11.

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