Lil Wayne Takes Off

Posted on June 12th, 2008 - By Bossip Staff

Categories: Lil Wayne, News

Posted by Bossip Staff

Lil Wayne must be giddy than a mf right about now:

“The excessive leaks and bootlegging of Lil Wayne’s new album haven’t prevented it from being a hot seller: The rapper’s “Tha Carter III” sold 423,000 copies in its first day of release, according to Billboard magazine. With such sales, Lil Wayne is on pace to sell about 900,000 copies of the CD in its first week and post the best sales debut of the year. “

Ole buddy boy may break a record with this new endeavor. Time will tell……

Source

  • http://en.gravatar.com/avatar/522ae813d0291146b3c70cd56c2834f3?s=80&r=any NIKKI UNDERWOOD (Left hand’ll lean ‘em like a little past six)

    Weez

  • http://en.gravatar.com/avatar/522ae813d0291146b3c70cd56c2834f3?s=80&r=any NIKKI UNDERWOOD (Left hand’ll lean ‘em like a little past six)

    Fear of GOD and your face :(

  • HereIambaby

    What a ^%$&$%$ man!! The magazine WEALTHY GOSSIP reported he joined the free interracial dating site Bl ackce ntury DOTC o m and he is mentioned to find his sugar girl there! the magazine fools he?? or fools us.

  • Nana

    Yeah I’m in the top 5!!! That is a good feat for him. Congrats Weezy!!! Now get your finances in order like the lawyer says.

  • Doagae

    Wow….good for him. Now let’s see if we can get him some financial literacy classes….:)

  • mr mr

    if you do not have the album, go cop it IMMEDIATELY!

  • And…

    Well…for everybody that said the album was garbage….

    Evidently it’s hot garbage.

    Critics need to realize they can’t knock the hustle.

    Those sales are from a strong fan base coupled with new fans from his recent colabos/mainstream hits.

    Say what you want about an album – the #’s don’t lie.

    *I wonder if Kelly Rowland is eating her words after her poor sales saying it’s not just her w/bad sales and the comment about people not selling anymore thanks to downloads, the internet & lack of interest?

  • I’m Just Me

    GO WEEZY!!!

  • swoosh

    morning

  • versace

    Who are these people that are buying? Is this internet sales? Store sales? Who is driving to the store to buy cds and what store is this that are selling any cd like hotcakes. Major cd stores are closing down. If the everyone bootlegged from the internet where are the sales?

  • j

    I’m 39 years old and my daughter had me listen to song on his joint where he’s talking about being mis-understood. He started talking about Al Sharpton, I was laughing my @ss off!!! Now, when the boy raps I can’t understand him but when he was on 106 and Park the other day promoting his c.d. the boy talks with a lot of sense.

  • BrutallyHonest

    Fact is, I’m not surprised at all. Lil Wayne is more than a rapper, he’s a walking story. Personally I’m not much of a fan of his music, but the guy has that “it” factor right now, with all the alleged tales of drug abuse, suspect gay behavior and most of all, his penchant for making hits. I’m not sure if this was intentional, but Wayne is beyond just being a rapper, he’s a personality much like Kanye West is a personality, you’re buying the Wayne brand along with the music. I don’t even really listen out for Wayne’s music yet I know of a ton of songs either on mixtapes or bootlegs. That’s why Wayne is selling, plus he’s in our face 24 hours a day on TV. I’m not shocked at all. It’s actually a good thing if you’re a fan of hip hip.

  • KAM

    @ AND…

    hot garbage?? SMH and LMAO…that is true!!!

  • Erica

    Carter 3 is fire and so is WEEZY BABY….. Congrats baby!!!!!!!!!!!

  • http://www.myspace.com/thegameoncw Bird

    When you’re hot you’re hot. People can hate on Wayne for being at the top of the game, but his sales speak for themselves. He is the hottest right now. I can’t wait to hear his CD which I will be copping today.

  • biracial bombshell

    Man, the Carter III is seriously off the hook. Let me tell you, I’ve never been a huge fan of Weezy. My sis and all my friends are fanatics and I’m like I just don’t get it…well, I got the cd and I haven’t taken it out of the cd player once and I’m addicted already. The cd is REALLY REALLY GOOD! He really is one of the best rappers alive…and Mr. Carter(track 2) is ALWAYS stuck in my head and you’ve got to hear what Jay-z says. All I have to say is anyone who doesn’t like the cd…you must not be giving it a chance b/c if this can make me a fan after never really caring before then he’s really that good. GO WEEZY F. BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • AlphDapalf

    I saw someone with this damn CD in there car this morning. That dumb ass CD cover.

  • Cage

    @ Brutally Honest: That was delivered like a scholar… You hit it on the head bruh… Dude is hot right now, but groupies blow things out of proportion… More power to rap music.. I just hope some intelligence is sprinkled in there somehow..

  • bree

    hmmm i have been hearing a lot of positive reviews about this album..i will be making my way to Target later.

    Versace

    Target & Best Buy always have the new music for $9.99 the first week out..i drive to the store at least once a month to buy cd’s.. at $9.99 i can’t lose.

  • virgo911

    Tell us how you really feel AlphDapalf…:-)

    I stated in the post the other day about Weezy’s strong fan base and apparently I (and others who disagreed with the critics having an effect on album sales) were right. Not one of the 400,000+ that copped the album (N.E.R.D. was first priority) but that’s a hellava milestone for him.

  • And…

    @ Brutally…say that.

    @ Kam…no pun intended, lol.

  • Sticky

    At first I gave the album a 4 of 5 but I change that to a 3 of 5 after listening to it for a week. I only really like about 5 songs.

  • LdyK

    I enjoy the album…i have toput it on Random to hear the whole thing because I am constantly repeating Mr. Carter!

    Love’s it

    weezey f baby (please say the baby)

    p.s.

    the song dr. carter is nice too….i like the images he paints with his words…

    hate on him all you want he’s got talent!

  • Yuck

    That is one ugly ass n!gger!

  • k.k

    godam that much in ONE day?!!!..wow..hahaha o i had mr carter with him an jay-z on my myspace page..like 4dayz b4 da album came out :-D

  • Mz Campbell

    Go Weezy! That’s my Weezy keep doing your thang!

  • biracial bombshell

    LdyK…Love the Dr. Carter track!

  • bree

    Jun 12, 2008 – 9:50 am k.k(Check me out!)

    godam that much in ONE day?!!!..wow..hahaha o i had mr carter with him an jay-z on my myspace page..like 4dayz b4 da album came out

    LET THE TRUMPETS BLARE! LMAO!

  • HOTSTUFF

    GO WEEZY!!!!

    SHUT THEM HATERS DOWN, DOWN, DOWN!!!

  • Tiffany

    IN THE WORDS OF JAY Z “WOMEN LIE, MEN LIE, NUMBERS DON’T”

  • tj

    It’s about time he got smart enough to make himself some money and get off of other folks’ remixes

  • Link

    @pm

    Amen!

    @Sinner Man

    PHONE HOME!!!!!!!!! WEEZY PHONE HOME!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Aunt Viv

    Jeez Lil’ Weez…

  • missladyjordan

    Im sooo happy to hear that about Wayne’s new cd mann. I have had the cd for a while bootleg and Im even thinking about gettin the official copy now. YES this cd is RIDICULOUS…I’ve been tryna tell ppl!

    @j I saw him on 106&park the other day and he DEFINITELY knows how to talk. He is like no other and he showed a good side to him (even tho he brought the cup of lean to da show!) I respect him for real. All that BS about his personal life Im like whatever…Im here for the entertainment and the likes of good music. BELIEVE DAT….

    WEEZY MAKES GOOD MUSIC NO LIE….

    IF YOU DONT LIKE WAYNE…I WANT TO KNOW WHO YOU DO LIKE AS A RAPPER??!!! NOBODY PUTS WORDS TOGETHER LIKE WAYNE….now THAT’S how you let tha beat built beeeitch hahaha

  • justmoi

    I’m really happy for lil’ Wayne, if nothing else he is unique. I find his flo’ quite refreshing – especially when there are soooo many MCs that sound the same.

    I wish him success.

  • samira

    Not a fan, but it is obvious he has a lot of folks wanting to hear what he has to say…

    I wish him success

  • Negrodamus Believes

    Negrodamus Believes the c.d. was given away at local high schools in exchange for student’s guns.

  • ShavonDenise

    I am sooo happy for him!!! He deserves it because of all the bangers and flows he has put out in the past two years. The thing about it is we as people hate on each other so much that there was a conspiracy to bootleg him so he wouldnt sale but it didnt happen. I know alot of people that had the bootleg went and got the actual album too soo… CONGRADS to Wezzy B. and dont let haters prosper.

  • disbelief

    Its funny how there were tons of negative comments on the previous ‘Lil Wayne’ blog, but now that he’s receiving props on his album, no one has anything to say. What a negative world we live in. People sit around and wait to watch other’s fall, but remain silent when someone rises. If this article were about his drug addiction-everyone would have some type of comment about it. Keep shytin on em’ Wayne. The album is great. esp tracks 1-14!!! (That covers them all)

  • sickofit

    LOL @Negrodamus -

    I am no longer a rap fan, but I heard the album last night. It was pretty hot, better than most of the BS they call rap now. I just hope baby boy get his self together. I would hate to see him self destruct financially or on his health. Right now he is his own worst enemy. Damm the haters.

  • Nonya BISHES!

    So some think he’s music or rap…he’s a clown fool and all ya’ll wasting money on a drugged up, talking ignorant azz are help to spread his destructive message. I wouldn’t piss on him if he was on fire…talking about how he would kill kids…F*CK HIM!

  • Negrodamus Believes

    Negrodamus Believes any “real” Lil Wayne and not a post-traumatic star struck teenage knob slobber will agree that this album is a dissappointment. Lol he’s been working on it for 3 years now and this is what we got? Mumbling, boring beats and sloppy word-play..

    I don’t hate lil wayne, but I don’t polish his bishop like others who think this album is hott..

    When I heard The Carter 2, I was ready for the next thing..Then Dedication 2 came out and he blew me away..After that it became saturated and repetitive..

    Why does the “best rapper alive” need to be on a remix with Mario and Lloyd?? Lol wtf?? Think about when Jay-Z does a remix..He owns that ish…

    Best of me~ Jay-Z and Mya= Classic

    Frontin~ Jay-Z and Pharrell= Classic..

    That’s the problem with Lil Wayne..His fans are idiots and need a hip hop dictionary…

    I can name 2 tracks from Big L, that’s better than anything Lil Wayne ever dreampt of…

    Flamboyant and Put It On…get on youtube..if you can.

  • NOLA (BABY)

    Say wat u want about wayne but dude is do’n his thing…

    Check ya billboards

    2 All Haters

    wayne damn near sold more copies than mariah carey n 1 day than she did n 1 week and he sold more than usher n 1 day…c’mon KEEP HATE’N HATERS

    yea they mad

    wayne reppin NEW ORLEANS JUS LIKE I’MA DO

    DOWNTOWN 7TH W/D HARDHEADS PRIEUR n’ COLUMBUS (PnC) ALL DAY represent yo hood

  • OnThAtGoOsE

    @ Cage….dont know what that person was talking about wayne NEVER said anything about killing kids…lol dumb people thats how rumors get started!

  • BLUNTBLAZER

    THAT CD IS AMAZIN REAL HIS CONSEPTS ARE UNBELIEVABLE

    HE IS THE BEST RAPPER ALIVE

    DONT SLEEP ON THA KEAK DA SNEAK ALBUM EITHER

    PLIES STAYED ON THE SHELF

    NEW GHETTO CLASSIC!!

    “HANDCUFF YA BROAD” AT

    http://www.myspace.com/thagrindaholic

  • sickofit

    St. Boner is a white dude— ignore him

  • THE CONSTRICTOR

    Go Wayne!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Celebrity CSI

    Well this is good & bad news. Good for that de Andre fella who want’s payment immediately on that faulty loan & Bad for little Weezy…..who planned on purchasing a more up to date one. Stay tuned. lol

  • Dee Dee

    ^^^^^^^^^^shut up and stop being jealous…………..beaaaaaaaaaaaaaaatch!

  • BrutallyHonest

    The fact that a Hip Hop album can generate over 250K the first week in this age of downloading and bootlegging is an amazing feat.

    Another thing about Wayne that makes you want to notice him is that he’s FLAWED and people in the hood or people who grew up in the hood (like myself) can relate to him. Father died young, not much of an education, but look at him, he’s the biggest rap star in the world right now outside of Kanye West and 50 Cent. The other dynamic at work is the white suburban dynamic, Wayne doesn’t market himself to them, yet they will make up over half the sales in the first week. Just being who you are is what the public wants, it confuses me that other record labels havent figured this out. Wayne is on stage throwin bottles, drinkin syrup, threatening DJ’s and look what it’s got him. For the record, he aint the best rapper out right now, not to say he’s garbage because he’s improved MIGHTILY since he started and is on the upper echelon lyrically, but the kid has breathed life back into Hip Hop, the next unknown cat who gets a big budget can owe a lot of that to 50, Kanye and yes, Lil Weezy

  • Jahpson

    sorry, that ugly photo really made me uninterested in any article you have about this boy.

    i just wanted to comment on that.

  • Pumpkin

    Im not a lil wayne fan at all, and am shocked that people find his album to be “great.” Nonetheless I never trust peoples’ taste in music nowadays.

    There is no denying that his song lolipop is dreadful, but I will listen to the rest of the album to see if he is worthy of the hype. But I doubt it! And he is incredibly ugly!

  • Its6amHoGetOut

    He’s selling all those cd’s in the south, look at the breakdown, the west, east and north aint buying that chitlin’ okra and greens ringtone rap.

  • oN dATpiFf & cIRoC

    what you talkin bout its6amhogetout! I bought that album and I live up north!!!

  • oN dATpiFf & cIRoC

    @ Pumpkin–yeah dont judge lollipop to waynes entire album. Thats probably the worst track on da album! Go get it try it out…wayne wont be so ugly once you catch his swag!!!

  • AZShakur

    Wayne is a beast and he is along with Kanye carrying hiphop. The only rapper that is close is TI and he ain’t been able to release nothin. I would also say Game (west coast Usually holds him down), but pls stop the hate. The problem is the East coast doesn’t have one rapper below 30 that most people will recognize by name ( Cassidy and Fab don’t count)

  • Tymes Dawg

    LIL WAYNE SUCKS.

  • samira

    Let’s not make this into a coastal war now shall we.

    NO ONE today is honoring the original “philosophy” of hip hop anyway…NO ONE.

    I give Weezy his propers. I have nothing against him, I’m just not a fan.

  • coco chanell

    CONGRATS!!!!!!!!! WEEZY KEEP UP WITH THE FLOW

  • rachel still sweet 25th/2008

    This bafoon cd was purchased by low life thugs , hood rats , who identify with him and white boys who purchase black bafoonry music to laugh at and support thier deragotory assumptions of black culture.

    They purchase his music in mass, to make sure that this type of Prison culture lifestyle continues in the black community for a very long time.

    No real talent ,..and no chance for the resurgance musical creativety and integrity of black music.

    This conspiracy is TRUE(A.keys)

  • rachel still sweet 25th/2008

    just boycott ALL FOX NEWS AND ALL FOX RELATED PROGRAMING stations including Fox Network and affiliates. Also boycott all sponsers(commercials) . Send emails to all sponsers such as coke and pepsi that you will not buy products if they Fox news does not stop bias attacks against African Americans.

    …send such related emails to Fox and related stations .

    People we have to stand up and act, it may seem like a lot to do…but this is nothing compared to what they had to do in civil rights days, to help have some of the liberties we enjoy today.

    ….Remember they boycott a state transit company and walked everywhere they needed to go for almost 2 years(most could not afford cars then)!!!

    If they did that was is giving up a couple of sodas and junk food,,,and sending some emails

    YES WE CAN!!!

  • marcus

    lil waynes suck he bar far far the worst rapper out he ant talking bout nothing in his rymes and this is why hiphop died years ago cause when the south got into the game its not hiphop,its some old make it rain on hoes in every vidoe and everything else hiphop dont stand for and little waynes gay his kisses his so called daddey open mouth he does drugs just to ryhme,and inybody what iny sense can see what iam talking bout best rapper alive give me a break if thats true iam going to listen to rock music from now on

  • whocares

    he’s no good.

    just looking at him is torture. why would anyone want to buy his suckass music?

  • MINDSLAVE

    naughty dreads- check

    excessive tattoos- check

    drug abuse- check

    fake gang affiliation- check

    bling bling on everything- check

    gangster fairy tales- check

    drug kingpin duck tales- check

    BUY YOUR -GANGSTER RAPPER STARTER KIT- TODAY

    includes:

    bandana- any color

    fake diamond watch, chain, teeth- any color

    dreads wig- black only

    fake tattooes- assorted styles

    long tee- white only

    styrofoam cup- white only

    DRUG AND GANGSTER FAIRY TALES SOLD SEPERATELY

  • Just Sayin

    Here goes dis lil Ratatouille lookin MF again!

    Didn’t I catch yo ass in a sticky trap last week! Huh.

    I refuse to support any MF dat look like they will:

    Break into a church or my house

    Steal my car, gps, rims, stereo, umbrella from da back seat, etc

    Try to rob an ole lady, ole man, homeless person or cripple

    They don’t wash day ass, brush day teeth, comb day hair or change day drawers

    Sell drug to school kids or anyone else for that matter

    Rob a pharmacy, snow ball stand, carry out, jiffy

    lube or church

    Jump bail, be in jail in a week or so, be wanted my the po po or featured on America’s Most Wanted

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