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Lil' Wayne's The Carter documentary about his life released over his objections

Lil Wayne performing at General Motors Place concert in Vancouver in January 2009.
Lil Wayne performing at General Motors Place concert in Vancouver in January 2009.
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Lil’ Wayne gave full access to a film crew to follow him around and make a documentary about his life, and the DVD was just released, much to Lil’ Wayne’s objections. The film went to the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah in January of 2009, Lil’ Wayne seemed to enjoy it and so did his fans. Wayne has been trying to stop the documentary called ‘The Carter Documentary’ from being released on DVD.

Quincy Jones III produced the movie and has no idea why Wayne is trying to block the film from being released. Jones said that the wording of the lawsuit suggested to him that perhaps this is someone else’s idea and not Lil’ Wayne’s. Jones also said that Lil’ Wayne was specific about wanting a non-traditional film and that is what Jones delivered. A judge over ruled Lil’ Wayne’s objection and the movie was just released on DVD.

In the film, rapper Lil’ Wayne, 27 smoked pot, drank soda and prescription cough syrup mixed together, and toured the world. Wayne based his lawsuit on the fact that he was given final-cut approval, but everyone thought he loved it. Wayne hasn’t been clear about exactly why it is a problem.

Lil’ Wayne started his career as a member of the Hot Boys when he was 16. He has recorded with Destiny's Child, Robin Thicke and Chris Brown and has gained a good deal of respect in the industry.

Lil' Wayne pled guilty to a weapons charge in October and he is expected to serve a one year sentence.

The Carter documentary filmed a few important times in Lil’ Wayne’s life including when his album, The Carter III officially sold one million copies in its first week.

Source: CNN and Wikipedia

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  • VICTORIA 2 years ago
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    WELL I THINK THEIR MORE LINKS BECAUSE OFD THE WASTED TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    YOU SHOULD LISTEN

  • LEXI 2 years ago
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    LIL WAYNES THE STUFF HATERS WRONG OR RIGHT

  • lady4jay 2 years ago
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    all i wont to know is did lil wayne cut his hair

  • Jim 2 years ago
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    watch the documentary at www.watch-a-movie.org

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