So it looks like the hottest rapper on the planet has got one more problem on his plate. It’s coming to light a little bit lately that Wayne might be using some samples and beats that aren’t original, but aren’t credited properly as well. So here’s the latest news from Billboard about the rapper with a Milli, a Milli, a Million problems.
A music publishing company that owns the rights to the Rolling Stones’ song “Play With Fire” sued rapper Lil Wayne today (July 24), saying he released an altered version of the song without permission.
Abkco Music Inc accused Lil Wayne, his artistic collaborators and his record company, a unit of Universal Music Group, of copyright infringement and unfair competition.
The lawsuit filed in federal court in Manhattan seeks unspecified damages.
Lil Wayne’s “Playing with Fire” is a clear derivative of the Rolling Stones song with the original lyrics and music altered in a recognizable way, Abkco said in its lawsuit.
In one example, the lawsuit said a lyric from the Stones song is “But don’t play with me, ’cause you’re playing with fire,” and the Lil Wayne version has the line, “But you can’t blame me if I set this stage on fire.”
Representatives for Lil Wayne and Universal were not immediately available for comment.
Abkco also said that Lil Wayne’s version uses “explicit, sexist and offensive language” and could lead the public to believe the company and the Rolling Stones approved of and authorized the new version.
Starting this Monday off with a brand new little mini track from Lil Wayne. You tell me if you like it or not because I already know that I dont. He continues to be lyricially well below what you would expect for the man who they say is the hottest rapper around. This shit sounds horrible to me but it’s undeniable that many Weezy fans will love it and keep asking for more. At least this time he’s attempting to speak about subjects slightly more serious even though he does it in a horrible way. Check out the new track or old one, who knows. Word is it might be some old verses on a new beat.
Yeah it was a relatively weak last week for releases and with that and sales drop Lil Wayne has come back to the top. His album ‘Carter III’ continues to sell at a hot pace with 156,000 units moved last week. These days where music sales are weak and singles are the major player, its impressive to see Wayne continue to sell at this pace. However you’ve got to wonder how long can it last. I think it’s easy to predict double platinum before the end of the summer, but will this release catch a little more heat with follow up singles and videos that Wayne has been working on? Is triple platinum a possibility before the end of the year?
The day has come once again, a new Lil Wayne video has been dropped on the world. It was tonight on BET 106 & Park, the world premiere of Wayne’s new ‘Milli’ video. Thats the song that has spawned what seems like a million remixes. So check out the video and let me know what you think? Is the concept hot, is the video corny, is Wayne really the biggest thing in hip hop? I know the video is probably going to be huge so grab your code and feel free to share it and pass it around.
So it took a minute but as he says in the video Weezy did come back to bless the cam with a little more of himself. He’s here on the set of the ‘Got Money’ video shoot as you can see behind him. Check out the video, he doesnt have a lot to say this time. But thats not really a surprise, because even when he says a lot he’s saying very little.
Yeah it’s been a minute but today is the release date of a true studio album from C-Murder. He’s releasing ‘Screamin 4 Vengeance’ into stores and iTunes today and you better cop that shit. I know you remember that TRU. You remember when that NOLA was really showing out back in the day. Well C-Murder is trying to bring it back and he’s got a lot to say after all of his issues and still with a court date pending. Check out the album today if you get a chance to get to the store, or if you’re lazy like me peep it on iTunes. Here’s the tracklist:
1. Intro - C-Murder,
2. I Represent - C-Murder,
3. Wtru (Skit) - Tangela
4. Be Fresh - C-Murder, Detroit
5. Posted on tha Block [Remix] - C-Murder, Krayzie Bone, Mia X, Papoose, , Verse
6. Mihita - C-Murder, , Mia X
7. Gangstafied Lyrics - C-Murder,
8. Streets Keep Callin’ - C-Murder, H Double
9. My Set - C-Murder,
10. Beastmode - C-Murder, , Chiefa, J. Lyric, Sincere Sosa, , Verse
11. Cuttboyz Anthem - C-Murder, Cutt Boyz, G. Dinero, Max Minelli, , Verse
12. Freeze (Ice Man) - C-Murder, Max Minelli
13. Down South - C-Loc, C-Murder, Slim Thug
14. Murdaman Dance - C-Murder
I thought I’d throw up this little video as a reminder that C-Murder’s new album is hitting the store shelves as well as iTunes on July 1st. Thats tomorrow in case you cant read a calendar or you stay too high to know the date and time. It’s his first studio release in quite a while and contains some hot guest appearances. It’s looking to be worth checking out and I’ll see about getting my hands on a copy and posting a review. So feel free to get your copy and post up a review in the comments and let everyone know how you feel about it and if it’s worth the money. Enjoy the video and stay tuned for more C-Murder on the real true southern hip hop site, TrillSouth!
So I posted up Weezy’s first video blog last week when he thanked the fans for helping him go platinum in the first week. He also did a little talking about the book drive or some shit, who knows exactly because he stays higher than a kite. But he’s back with Weezy Blog #2 this time on the video shoot for ‘Got Money’ and he’s got more to say, even hints at a Weezy Blog #3 coming up real soon. So check it out and see if you can understand what the fuck this dude is talking about.
As you’ll hear when you watch the video ‘Diddy Blog, Diddy Blog, Diddy Blog’ this is obviously from Diddy’s blog. He’s discussing the secrets of success with Lil Wayne who he says is the hottest rapper in the game right now. So maybe theres something you can learn from watching this if you’re out there trying to make it, maybe not. If nothing else you’ll at least be able to see Lil Wayne high as a kite and talking about what he does and how to do it.
Fucking Lil Wayne is always rapping or talking. Either way he’s always spitting something and it’s no different with this quickly made ‘Millie’ remix that he spit after selling a million albums this week. So you know this track is fresh and not one of those month old remixes that you’ve already heard. So peep the remix and listen to Weezy thank you buying his shit and prepare you for maybe ‘Carter IV’ or ‘V’ who knows it may just happen!
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