Lil Wayne claims victory at the BET AwardsGetty ImagesAccess Hollywood
By Alex Bandy
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. -- The Nominees:
American Gangster - Jay-Z
Tha Carter III - Lil Wayne
The Cool - Lupe Fiasco
Nas - Nas
Paper Trail - T.I.
In the category of Best Rap Album, hip hop's former undisputed king, Jay-Z , squares off against new ruler (and Grammy's most nominated artist this year) Lil' Wayne. In true hip hop fashion - both MC's appear on tracks from each other's nominated albums.
VIEW THE PHOTOS: On The Download
Also receiving nods in this category are Jay's former rival, Queensbridge rap legend Nas , conscious MC Lupe Fiasco, and recently incarcerated radio friendly "King" of the South, T.I.
While Lupe Fiasco is an ultra-talented wordsmith and songwriter whose album, "The Cool," was a breath of fresh air in the mundane world of rap music, the Grammy's Rap category tends to be a popularity contest, making him a long shot to win behind four better-selling, not to mention, more popular, artists.
VIEW THE PHOTOS: 2009 Grammy Nominees
That being said, Jay-Z and Nas are legends in the game and T.I. continues to release multi-platinum discs. But this year belongs to Wheezy.
He's Hip-Hop's new King... Love him or hate him, this is his year and he will take home the trophy.
Should Win: Lupe Fiasco
VIEW THE PHOTOS: Hottest Hip-Hop Stars!
Will Win: Lil' Wayne
Related Content from AccessHollywood.com:
PLAY IT NOW: Jay-Z Talks Presidential Inauguration Ceremonies
PLAY IT NOW: Access Extended: On The Set - Lil Wayne's 'Get Money'
MORE ACCESS ON THESE TOPICS: On The Download - Hip Hop - Grammy Awards - Music - Legends
comments
-
melissaahhh lil wayne be the best homies so get it straitreport abuseposted October 9, 2009 7:24 AM PDT
-
TamikaCdont %@!*# wit mi boo k and stpo haten cuz he can rap better than ya k.report abuseposted August 11, 2009 8:21 PM PDT
-
AshleyThats my boo he's very talented!!!!report abuseposted August 1, 2009 12:36 PM PDT
-
AshleyThats my boo he's very talented!!!!report abuseposted August 1, 2009 12:36 PM PDT
-
chad si been listenin to wayne since i was a freshman in high school. %@!*# i graduated in 99' wayne aint %@!*#. he can rap i dont give a mammy mother %@!*# if youre on his nuts or anyone elses jump off..beeeyitchreport abuseposted July 29, 2009 4:12 AM PDT
-
Jodylil wayne is a joke yea he can rap but the best rapper not,he dont even write his own stuff now-now jay can go in the booth in spit from the top of the head in its hot, lil wayne can't come on stop look and listen.........jody macreport abuseposted July 23, 2009 6:57 AM PDT
-
khanyI BoyBig thangz pump ya'll know Lil Wayne is hot baby. Know doubt about dat, WHAT NOW?report abuseposted June 18, 2009 12:36 AM PDT
-
Jessika Gi luv u lil wayne will u be my babereport abuseposted May 12, 2009 2:45 PM PDT
-
Antonnique Bi luv lil wayne dats mi babe im his biggest fan! %@!*# all haters dey could suck his dick 4 al i care so head and hat if u want 2 u go get dogged by me dnt %@!*# wit lil wayne! MZ.KEI-KEI AKA DIVAreport abuseposted May 8, 2009 7:34 AM PDT
-
Antonnique Bi luv lil wayne dats mi babe im his biggest fan! %@!*# all haters dey could suck his dick 4 al i care so head and hat if u want 2 u go get dogged by me dnt %@!*# wit lil wayne! MZ.KEI-KEI AKA DIVAreport abuseposted May 8, 2009 7:34 AM PDT
comments