Kyle Kramer
Don't Underestimate How Much Lloyd Did to Make Lil Wayne a Star
"You" was a new kind of breakout single for Wayne.
In Three Bars About Hobbies, Lil Wayne Explores the Nature of Rhyme Itself
Listen to "I'm a Beast," from the 'Carter III' leaks.
Lil Wayne's "I Feel Like Dying" Changed Rap's Relationship with Drugs Forever
In that moment, the dealer became the user, and rap became that much more accessible.
What Can the 'Carter III' Leaks Tell Us About the Actual 'Carter III'?
Was the leaked album actually better?
"I'm on One" Is Drake and Lil Wayne's Freaky Friday
Where Drake was another weapon in the arsenal of those early group hits, here he's the big gun, the guy who makes it a hit.
It's VMA Day so Here's a Video of Lil Wayne Performing at the 2011 VMAs
The VMAs are always a place to make a statement
This Is Hooked on Phonics with “Every Girl” and Lil Wayne
Mack Maine's love letter to Miley Cyrus is far from the craziest part of "Every Girl."
Call Him Weezy Flintstone, He Can Always Make a Song Hot
On the strange success of "BedRock," a song too ridiculous for this earth.
"Swagga Like Us" Was the Ultimate 2008 Posse Cut
When you go to Weezy for the wordplay, it’s never clear what you might get.
In the Arena of Drake's "Forever," Lil Wayne Takes the Competition
The hugest posse cut is a prism for understanding the hugest rappers.