Reuters — NEW YORK (Reuters) - Rapper Lil Wayne released his newest album, "Tha Carter IV," just after midnight on Monday to huge media hype following MTV's Video Music Awards, but early reactions show the record falling short of high expectations from fans an... more info

VH1 Blog — While NYC residents are relieved to have been spared the worst of Hurricane Irene (we’re thinking of you, Vermont), I must admit to shallow disappointment since she nevertheless pulled a robbery on my social life this weekend. Forced to stay indoor... more info

Chicago Tribune — 2 stars (out of 4) more info

Topix — Lil Wayne did eight months in Rikers Island on a gun charge and was released last November. more info

Perez Hilton — Did you miss out on last night's VMAs?? Well then, you missed some amazing performances, including Pitbull and Ne-Yo together on stage! And Lil Wayne!! But don't worry, we have them here for ya! Watch their performances above. more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Weezy performs “How To Love” and “John” on the VMA stage.     Via yardie more info

USA Today Music — Weezy made fans wait for his much anticipated follow-up to 2008's triple-platinum 'Tha Carter III.' more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — A dominant hip-hop force's set contains plenty of jubilation, and his band pushes familiar hits into new stylistic territory.A dominant hip-hop force's set contains plenty of jubilation, and his band pushes familiar hits into new stylistic territory.... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Lady Gaga plays a man, Odd Future dances, Lil Wayne is bleeped, Katy Perry wins big and someone has a snake. Lady Gaga plays a man, Odd Future dances, Lil Wayne is bleeped, Katy Perry wins big and someone has a snake. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — A dominant hip-hop force’s set contains plenty of jubilation, and his band pushes familiar hits into new stylistic territory. more info