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Bella Thorne was "obsessed" with Lil Wayne during her school years. The 27-year-old actress fell in love with hip-hop music while she was starring in Shake It Up, the Disney sitcom that also featured Zendaya, and Bella even wrote a school essay about her admiration for Lil Wayne.

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20 of the best sophomore rap albums

In the music industry, the sophomore slump is an artist’s nightmare, and fans definitely fear it, too. In hip-hop, maintaining momentum while dropping hit songs is a key factor in how rappers can solidify their place in the industry. From The Notorious B.I.G. to Drake, here are some of the best sophomore albums in hip-hop history.

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20 songs that sampled Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson wasn’t just an artist. He was the greatest entertainer of all time. But it’s not just fans who have been inspired; countless artists have sampled his music, making him a constant presence across genres and generations. Let's look back at some songs that pay homage to the King of Pop by sampling his music.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / August 1

Dallas Cowboys coordinators wildly disrespected in NFL rankings

As the hit Lil Wayne record "Right Above It" begins, "haters in the building." And no team in the NFL is hated on or criticized more than the Dallas Cowboys.

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Beyond the hits: 25 of Drake’s essential deep cuts

There's more to his legacy besides the radio hits; he has plenty of deep album cuts that fans also love. Let's revisit some of the more underrated B-sides in Drake's discography.

Entertainment News / Music Times / July 23

What's Going On With Lil Wayne? Fans Panic After Shocking UFC No-Show and Viral Video

Fans are becoming increasingly worried about Lil Wayne's health after he made a rare public appearance and unexpectedly missed a scheduled UFC event. The rapper was supposed to walk fighter Dustin Poirier to the octagon at UFC 318 over the weekend, but he was noticeably absent without any official reason.

Is Lil Wayne Walking out Louisiana Fighter Dustin Poirier for Retirement Fight at UFC 318?

At UFC 318, fight fans around the world will witness ‘The Diamond’ shine for the very last time as Dustin Poirier faces Max Holloway in his retirement bout for the coveted BMF title.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / July 16

UFC 318 Features Must-See Prelims Saturday Night in New Orleans

UFC 318 fight week is here! Saturday night, right after PFL Champions Series 2 wraps up in Cape Town, South Africa, the MMA scene shifts back to the United States of America for an anticipated farewell.

Entertainment News / Athlon Sports / July 16

Lil Wayne Will Walk Out With Legendary Fighter for UFC 318 Sendoff

Dustin Poirier’s final UFC walk is building up to be a legendary affair, as the Louisiana native confirmed hip hop icon and New Orleans native Lil Wayne

College Football News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / July 4

Deion Sanders Receives Visit From Lil Wayne In Texas Amid Health Issues

As he remains away from Boulder due to health issues, Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders received another uplifting visit from a longtime friend at his home in Texas.

College Football News / The SportsRush / July 4

'They Could Be Anywhere': Deion Sanders Warns Lil Wayne About Snakes During Friendly Visit to Dallas Home

Don’t let the designer clothes and expensive watches fool you, Deion Sanders is as country as they come. Born and raised in Fort Myers, Florida, the man

'Got So Profanely Ugly': Lil Wayne Witnessed Deandre Ayton’s Unprecedented Heated Exchange With Head Coach, Reveals NBA Insider

Los Angeles Lakers fans can finally rejoice now that they have a starting-caliber center. ESPN insider Shams Charania reported on Wednesday that the Lakers had signed Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal worth $16 million.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / June 20

Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter VI’ Debuts at No. 2 on Billboard 200 — Here’s What Fans Should Know

Lil Wayne dropped Tha Carter VI on June 6, 2025, and as expected, it made a strong splash, just not quite enough to hit No. 1. The album landed at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, pulling in 108,000 equivalent album units in its debut week.

Entertainment News / Music Times / June 18

Lil Wayne's Son Claims His Father Wrote All of Drake's Best Lyrics

The internet lit up this week after Lil Wayne's teenage son, Lil Novi, made a bold claim: his dad wrote most of Drake's music — including the rapper's most iconic songs.

Lil Wayne Drops Brilliant Crash Bandicoot-Style Song

So, Lil Wayne dropped his new album, Tha Carter 6 , last week—and fans are still kind of on the fence about it. Well, the subreddit at least went into full meltdown mode, with many posters claiming this album is his worst work since the rap-rock catastrophe, Rebirth .

Super Bowl-Winning Coach Gets Name Dropped in New Lil Wayne Song

Music fans likely all rushed to their devices on Friday, as Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Wayne released what was the sixth of "Tha Carter" series. His 19-track album titled "Tha Carter VI" features from notable artists such as BigXthaPlug, MGK, Kodak Black and 2 Chainz among many others.

Entertainment News / Music Times / May 14

Lil Wayne Allegedly Ended Relationship, Evicted Denise Bidot on Mother's Day

Rapper Lil Wayne is facing serious accusations from his now ex-girlfriend Denise Bidot, who claims he ended their relationship and evicted her and her daughter from his home — all on Mother's Day.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / May 12

Lil Wayne accused of physical abuse by ex-girlfriend Denise Bidot

Lil Wayne has been accused of physical abuse by his ex-girlfriend Denise Bidot. The rapper, 42, dated the model, 38, from around 2019 to 2022, and she has now fired a series of allegations at him including that he ended their relationship by text message on Mother’s Day, leaving her “absolutely unsure how to even process” her emotions.

Entertainment News / Athlon Sports / May 4

Lil Wayne sparks major buzz with former Colorado standout at concert

The lights dimmed, the bass dropped, and just when the crowd in Birmingham, Alabama thought Lil Wayne’s concert had peaked—he reached into his bag of surprises.

Lil Wayne Invites Former Colorado Buffaloes Safety Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig On Stage During Concert

Rapper Lil Wayne has become a welcomed friend of the Colorado Buffaloes football program over the past few years. A longtime confidant of coach Deion Sanders, Lil Wayne led the Buffs onto Folsom Field before facing Colorado State in 2023 and held a post-spring game concert at the CU Events Center the following April.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / April 22

Lil Wayne Reveals Tha Carter VI Album Art And Teases Massive Show In Madison Square Garden

Lil Wayne gave fans massive news on his upcoming album, The Carter 6, today. The Carter 6 is the latest installment in Lil Wayne’s The Carter series of albums, which started with his first solo project back in 2000.

Entertainment News / Gridiron Heroics / April 18

'I Don’t Want To Do It': Lil Wayne Reveals Why He Will Never Perform In A Super Bowl Halftime Show

Lil Wayne recently admitted that he would never perform in a Super Bowl Halftime show according to an interview with Rolling Stone. The 42-year-old rapper was in fact, quite eager to perform in the 2024 Super Bowl Halftime show, mainly because the event happened in his hometown of New Orleans.

Entertainment News / The Spun / April 17

Lil Wayne Admits He Boycotted Super Bowl 59 Halftime Show

Lil Wayne announced prior to Super Bowl 59 that he intended to boycott Kendrick Lamar's halftime show. For Weezy, the motivation was simple. He was unhappy that the NFL did not enlist him to perform at intermission at the big game in his hometown of New Orleans, instead opting for Lamar.

Entertainment News / The Spun / February 4

Rapper Lil Wayne Announces He's Boycotting Super Bowl 2025

Fans hoping to get a Lil Wayne appearance at Super Bowl 59 are going to be disappointed. Back in September, when rapper Kendrick Lamar was announced as the halftime performer for this year's Super Bowl in New Orleans, there were more than a few people who said Wayne should have been the choice.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / November 10, 2023

Grammy Award winner calls for Lakers to trade Anthony Davis

Lil Wayne thinks the Los Angeles Lakers need to trade Anthony Davis. The legendary rapper believes the purple and gold will need to trade the star big man if they want to win a championship.

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