A Year of Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne Changed the Internet Forever
A decade ago, Weezy's string of releases reimagined what rap could be, and created a blueprint musicians are still following today.
This Is the Last Day of A Year of Lil Wayne
In closing, some reflections on "Something You Forgot," the best Lil Wayne song.
"Bling Bling" Was Just the Best Thing Ever
The song isn't just Lil Wayne's breakout moment; it's also a foundational part of rap itself.
Turk Reflects on Lil Wayne and the Hot Boys
In an interview with A Year of Lil Wayne, the Hot Boy reflects on their classic albums and the need for a Cash Money reunion.
Kanye West and Lil Wayne Represent the Twin Poles of Art
On Wayne's "Lollipop (Remix)," they are set free to be weird and shine as lyricists.
Streetrunner Remembers the Moment Lil Wayne Started 'Tha Carter III'
One of Wayne's go-to producers talked to A Year of Lil Wayne about leaks, the never-released 'I Can't Feel My Face,' and more.
Beyoncé and Destiny's Child Changed Lil Wayne's Life with “Soldier”
“That song right there, that verse, them little eight bars right there—that got me there.”
“Gossip” Was Lil Wayne's Final Warning Shot
Did Wayne martyr himself to save rap? The capstone to his 2007 run makes the case for yes.
"Prom Queen" and Lil Wayne's Rock Star Angst
With 'Rebirth,' Lil Wayne imagined an alternate past for himself, while we got to imagine him as the only emo band we ever needed.