New Orleans: Where We Breed Real Rappers

While reading nola.com Thursday night I noticed an article entitled Lil Wayne saved by alert off duty cop. I immediately clicked on it and was relieved to learn that it was not breaking news but that it was a human (although Wayne doe claim to be a martian) interest story of sorts about how The Best Rapper Alive's life was saved when he accidentally shot himself wen he was 12. While I knew about Lil' Wayne's gun accident when he was even littler, I didn't know of the heroics that this NOPD officer displayed in saving the young Wayne.

Lil' Wayne's been shot twice but he don't walk with a limp.

When this article really became ridiculous to me was when I read the print version the next morning. THE ARTICLE WAS THE FEATURE STORY--FRONT PAGE OF THE TIMES-PICAYUNE! Now, I love Lil' Wayne as much as the next peep, but damn...must have been a slow news day...didn't this event occur in 1994?...I mean I felt like it was Grammy week again (the week of the Awards show, not hell week at a certain sorority house at Tulane) when Weezy F. Baby was on the front page for three consecutive days. Bonus points to the Times-Picayune for using the term "wheezing" to describe Wayne's agony after accidentally shooting himself. If only Lil' Wayne had been saved by a lady cop. Oh-wee-oh-wee-oh-wee...

And then yesterday the local news covered a story than can only be described by saying "Only in New Orleans."

C-Murder joins with ministers to announce anti-violence initiatives

Matching your teeth with your glasses. Very GQ.

Yup, that's right...No Limit rapper and Master P's brother (literally, not figuratively), C-Murder, who is accused of murder is on a crusade against violence in New Orleans.

The highlight of the article on C-Murder hosting an anti-crime press conference has to be this:

Rapper Corey Miller, also known as C-Murder, holds a press conference in Kenner on Tuesday. Because he is under house arrest, he spoke from just inside the doorway.

Until next time let not your face be wiped unless, of course, its a Tuesday or a Thursday in which case you better watch for the sweep.

Wayne Will Forever Remain Faithful New Orleans

I am so proud of Lil' Wayne. His performance on the Grammy's last night with Allen Toussaint and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band can only be described one way...

...so so New Orleans....



...like 1825 Tulane...

Also, in case you missed it, Wayne appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman to deliver the Top 10 List last week. The "pause" part is hysterical.

7. I get to hang with the Jonas Brothers. Have you seen those guys? They're adoreable...Pause.

A lot of people think that Weezy simply read the "pause" off of the teleprompter. I personally think the "pause" was a moment of silence of sorts for viewers to insert a "no homo." If I'm right it may actually go down, no homo, as the best "no homo" reference of all time.

Watch the clip to see why Weezy was looking forward to the Grammy Awards and decide for yourself.

Lil' Wayne Rocks Out With "Prom Queen"

The rumors are apparently true. Lil' Wayne, a.k.a. Weezy F. Baby, is releasing a rock album entitled Rebirth and the lead off single, "Prom Queen," has leaked on the internet. The album is slated for an April 7 release date but until then we have this clip of the firts single to tide us over (although I'm sure by Thursday the entire album will leak on the internet).



I am still undecided on how I feel about Lil' Wayne as a rocker. I do, however, have to say that I think Weezy's first cross over into the rock world is a better 'rock' performance than any of the rock artists who've covered Weezy songs so far...

Exhibit A: Fall Out Boy...err, sorry, not sure how I made the mistake...Framing Hanley's cover of "Lollipop"



Was the two minute introduction neccesary? To quote a good friend of mine about this video: "Intro = Sad attempt to Demonstrate Higher Value" and "it looks like an Old Metairie version of the Hills." 'Nuff said...

And then Jonathon Davis of Korn-fame emerges from somewhere with a cover of "Got Money." Weezy really might be taking over the world. I mean he brought Korn out from under whatever rock they've been hiding under for the past ten years.



I do wish they would have kept the "I need a Winn-Dixie grocery bag full of money..." line in the song though. That line sets the tone for the song. Not to mention that hearing Jonathon Davis' voice croon those lines would have been slightly amusing.

As long as Dashboard Confessional stays away from "Comfortable" we'll all be okay. But, seriously, what's next? Third Eye Blind covering "Mrs. Officer"......wait, that actually could be a pretty bad-ass cover...Funny how that song hasn't got old yet...

Mrs. Officer Parody - Like a Retard (Dee Dee Dee)

I just can't get enough of Lil' Wayne's "Mrs. Officer" and this parody is amazing!

Obamicon.Me

Unless you have lived under a rock for the past year you have seen the iconic "HOPE" posters depicting Barack Obama's image in a red, white and blue collage. Well, a lot of people have been going to Obamicon.Me to generate posters with their own picture in the same style as the Shepard Fairey original. You have surely seen one of these as a friend of yours facebook profile pic. Well, I decided to make one with my own image and also created a few for well-known sports figures and rappers, as well. Enjoy!

Talk About Having to Wipe Your Face

Lil' Wayne is being sued by a Chicago woman for allegedly "making it rain" all over her face. For the full news story click the video below:



Disclaimer: This is a parody of a real news story. A story this good would never actually happen...well, maybe to me and F & M's or the Republic would probably be involved at some point.

She Licked Me Like A Lollipop

2008: The Year of The Lollipop?

Ok, well, maybe not, but Lil' Wayne's smash hit single "Lollipop" was everywhere in '08. I'd go as far as saying it was the biggest single of the year, but you can say "Whatever You Like." This made me think about where exactly did the term "Lollipop" come from. Well when I decided to research the origins of ther term "Lollipop" I chose to consult with my favorite linguist, Marina Orlova.



Who knew?

For more linguistic lessons visit Marina Orlova's website, HotForWords.

Notice how I found a way to tie Lil' Wayne to Marina Orlova? Haha, once again it all comes full-circle.

Terrabull: The Ryan Perrilloux Story

So I am on YouTube searching for LSU clips and I find the following:

"Whistle Blows Wee o Wee" LSU Football Music Video

Of course, the "Wee o Wee" is a reference to Lil' Wayne's "Mrs. Officer," but the content of the song left me speechless (which is an accomplishment as many of you may know) and unsure what to think. Actually all I could think was "TERRABULL."

Just watch :/