TMZ — Filed under: TMZ Live TMZ Live has a special guest today -- Gary "Baba Booey" Dell'Abate from " The Howard Stern Show "!!! We'll also be taking your questions on all of today's stories -- including Lil Wayne 's release ... more info

TMZ — Filed under: Lil Wayne, Michael Jordan, TMZ Sports, Celebrity Justice It took a little longer than we expected -- about 6 hours and 40 minutes -- but Lil Wayne has already dropped his first tweet since leavi... more info

Allmusic Blog — Lil Wayne was released from prison Thursday, leaving Rikers Island at 8:35 a.m. despite some early confusion over whether his release was scheduled for Thursday or Friday. Wayne served eight months of a year-long sentence for attempted gun possession... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Lil Wayne fans, rejoice! After serving eight months of a yearlong sentence for attempted gun possession, the rapper was released from Rikers Island at about 8:30 a.m. Thursday. Wayne reported to prison in March after reaching a plea deal resulting... more info

Reuters — NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. rapper Lil Wayne was released from jail in New York City on Thursday after serving eight months of a one year sentence stemming from a 2007 gun possession charge. more info

Guardian Music — Rapper heading to his Miami home after serving eight months in Rikers Island jail for a gun chargeLil Wayne has been freed from jail after serving eight months for a gun-related charge, emerging with a new album, well-wishes from a former president a... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Weezy, whose real name is Dwayne Carter Jr., was going to head home to Miami, his managers have said, where a party celebrating his release is scheduled for Sunday. more info

Big Apple Music Scene — Community's Donald Glover wins the internet today. This is the historic day that rapper Lil' Wayne finally gets out of jail. But as he exits prison, his pal is headed into prison. Today TI is on his way to serve a few months for probation violations.... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — by BBG Lil Wayne at the 2008 Virgin Fest (more by Bao Nguyen) Rapper Lil Wayne walked out of New York's Rikers Island jail Thursday and was set to fly to Miami for a welcome home party thrown by his... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Lil Wayne has been freed from jail after serving eight months in a gun case, emerging with a hot new album, well-wishes from a former president and a deepened appreciation for his fans. more info