Lil Wayne, Mountain Dew, open skate park in New Orleans

Rapper Lil Wayne loves skateboarding.  Now, thanks to Wayne and Mountain Dew, others get to experience the fun.Wayne and Mountain Dew, as part of their DEWeezy project, officially opened a new skatepark in New Orleans Ninth Ward District yesterday.  The Ninth Ward was one of the areas most effected by Hurricane Katrina in 2005."We're very excited to be a part of the rejuvenation of the Ninth Ward community," said Brett O'Brien, Mountain Dew's VP of Marketing. "This is a great way for local residents to connect, challenge themselves and ultimately enjoy their surroundings even more - while celebrating skate culture. I'd personally like to thank Lil Wayne, California Skateparks and Make It Right Foundation for aiding in such a positive project for this community."The skatepark, which was designed by renowned skatepark developer Tim Duggan, is eco-friendly, and was even designed to mirro the landscape of the lower Ninth Ward."The opening of this...