Lil Wayne - Takin Over Hip Hop

Release Date: 2/12/2008

The DVD documentary tells the tale of the charismatic Southern rapper Lil Wayne and his rise to super stardom. Wayne began his industry ascendance as one of the Hot Boys a short-lived Cash Money Records all-star group. After establishing himself as a successful solo artist he grew to become a critical favorite known especially for his entertaining underground mixtapes. A pair of popular '05 mixtapes further established Wayne as a dexterous freestyle rapper and helped garner additional interest in his music among listeners who weren't part of the usual Cash Money constituency. By the end of the year Wayne's reputation was such that Tha Carter Vol. 2 his next Cash Money album debuted at number two on Billboard's album chart upon its December release and did so without the benefit of a smash hit or the productions of workhorse Mannie Fresh who had left Cash Money. With his southern charm and soft spoken voice Lil Wayne is takin' over hip hop.

Starring: Lil Wayne

SRP: $14.95
Format: DVD
Rated: NR
Length: 60 mins
Picture: Color
SKU: D3009
UPC: 655690-30090-1

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