In this digital age, album leaks are an accepted part of the music industry. So when Lil Wayne's Tha Carter IV was illegally pushed onto the Internet five days before its official drop, the Young Money honcho wasn't worried in the least.

The lyrics of Lil Wayne's ballad "How to Love" are probably best described as romantically tragic, but after Weezy premiered the video online Wednesday, the song took on a more dire meaning.

Los Angeles, CA, United States (Celebrity News Service) - After working with rappers like Ludacris and Kanye West, Justin Bieber has made it clear that he next wants to collaborate with Lil Wayne. But in a new interview, Wayne declined the offer.

Los Angeles, CA, United States (Celebrity News Service) - After working with rappers like Ludacris and Kanye West, Justin Bieber has made it clear that he next wants to collaborate with Lil Wayne. But in a new interview, Wayne declined the offer.

Miami, FL, United States (Celebrity News Service) - Where else would the Dallas Mavericks go after winning the NBA Championship? Why, the home turf of their opponents the Miami Heat of course.

Miami, FL, United States (AHN Entertainment) - Rapper Lil Wayne has been spotted with a new girl in his arms.

Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN Entertainment) - Lil Wayne's U.K. fans would have to travel to the other side of the Atlantic to see their idol in live action as "The Carter" hitmaker has been refused a work permit in Europe. The 28-year-old rapper was set to tour the sovereign state, but authorities have denied him a visa.

Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN Entertainment) - After the successes of "Tha Charter" albums I, II, and III, Lil Wayne is getting ready to unleash the highly-anticipated "Tha Carter IV" in May.

Despite a warning from Lil Wayne's record labels, DJ Alexei is announcing the release of his latest project, "Alexei Presents… Weezy's 90s Ball, Vol.1." The release date on November 4 coincides with the rapper's own release from jail.

Record labels Cash Money Records and Universal Group have sent DJ Alexei a cease and desist letter Monday to stop the release of Lil Wayne's remix album, which the DJ produced. The companies are attempting to put a stop to the November 4 release of "Alexei Presents Lil Wayne & Alexei, Weezy's 90s Ball, Vol.1."

Lil Wayne climbs up to the #1 spot on the Billboard albums chart this week with "I Am Not a Human Being," selling 125,000 copies. The album hit digital outlets first and earned a #2 debut. After falling to #16 last week, the album climbs all the way to the #1. It's his second #1 album and his first since 2008's "Tha Carter III." The album is led by the hit single "Right Above It" with Drake and "I'm Single."

Lil Wayne has been sentenced in Arizona while still serving a prison stint in New York. The hip-hop star, who is currently staying in Rikers Island prison for a year, was ordered to three years probation for a charge relating to a drug bust in 2008.

An Arizona judge has hit Lil Wayne with a bench warrant for failing to appear in a court hearing for his drug and weapon charges. The 27-year-old hip-hop star has a good excuse, though. He is already in jail in New York.

After some delays, Lil Wayne was finally sentenced to prison.

Lil Wayne's jail sentencing has been delayed yet again. The hip-hop star was scheduled to hear his sentence Tuesday, but the hearing was postponed after a fire broke out at the Manhattan Criminal Court.

Lil Wayne is facing yet another legal problem. The 27-year-old rapper, who is expected to face a jail sentence next month, is hit with a $2.5 million copyright infringement lawsuit.

Lil Wayne is facing yet another legal problem. The 27-year-old rapper, who is expected to face a jail sentence next month, is hit with a $2.5 million copyright infringement lawsuit.

Lil Wayne is facing yet another legal problem. The 27-year-old rapper, who is expected to face a jail sentence next month, is hit with a $2.5 million copyright infringement lawsuit.

Lil Wayne's teeth have saved him a few more weeks of freedom. The "Lollipop" emcee was scheduled to be formally sentenced for his weapons possession case on Tuesday, but had to be rescheduled because he has a date with the dentist.

Lil Wayne has been questioned over drug possession after Texas Border Patrol officers reportedly found marijuana on two of his tour buses on Friday. No charges were filed.

Lil Wayne has welcomed another son. The rapper, real name Dwayne Carter Jr., and R&B singer girlfriend Nivea celebrated the birth of their son Monday.

Rappers Lil Wayne and Birdman are hit with a copyright infringement lawsuit by a man who alleges the duo used his voice on their album tracks without his permission.

Lil Wayne is being sued for snoozing when he should have been performing. A concert promoter accuses the rapper of passing out in his hotel room during a scheduled concert.

BET has regretted Lil Wayne's performance in their recently held awards show. A performance on the show, wherein the rapper was featured with underage girls, had been criticized for its inappropriateness.

Lil Wayne has postponed his upcoming European tour. The rapper was scheduled to perform for seven dates, but had to cancel because doctors ordered him to rest.

Hot 107.9's annual Birthday Bash concert has brought hip-hop to the forefront of the Atlanta music scene for over a decade.

One opulent rapper accessory may soon outshine the base-thumping music of the hip-hop industry. The blinding gold and platinum "grills" which outfit the mouths of Lil Wayne, Diddy and Flava Flav and other artists are coveted more than ever despite the worsening economic crisis.

Lil' Wayne is finishing up his first rock album, "Rebirth," due this June. Instead of being just the best rapper, Wayne says he'd like to be the best, and that's it.

A video of part of Lil' Wayne's "I Am Music" tour has been posted on the rapper's blog. The video was filmed at his Sunday night concert at the Gibson Amphitheater in Universal City, California.

American music acts Lil Wayne and Social Distortion are set to perform in one of Europe's biggest annual music festivals this July. The Roskilde Festival 2009 recently added the two acts to its talent-heavy program featuring Coldplay, Oasis and Nine Inch Nails.

Rapper Lil Wayne has been signed to write a song for the forthcoming movie 'Hurricane Season'.