Topix — Uh-oh, "#ThingsBetterThanTheCarterIV" is a trending topic on Twitter. Is Lil Wayne's latest effort really that bad? Other hot topics this week: the first album from the Red Hot Chili Peppers featuring new guitarist Josh Klinghoffer and the latest set... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — You can trace the problems of “Tha Carter IV” to its track-listing. See the “Interlude” and “Outro,” two of its finest tracks, in which Lil Wayne is literally missing in action — an afterthought to a collection of decapitating raps... more info

ContactMusic — Lil Wayne launched his new album Tha Carter IV in spectacular fashion in the early hours of Monday morning (29. 08. 2011) partying in Los Angeles alongside a host of celebrity guests including Nicki Minaj, Keri Hilson, Drake, Chris Brown and Ciara. L... more info

Altsounds — Global superstar DJ/Producer*David Guetta*releases his brand-new album*Nothing But The Beat*today on Capitol Records. The standard edition of the album features vocals from A-list artists including Akon, Chris Brown, Dev, Flo Rida, Jennifer Hudson... more info

MTV.co.uk News — The hottest ticket in Los Angeles on Sunday night – apart the MTV Video Music Awards of course – was for Lil Wayne’s album launch party. He held the bash at the Boulevard3 club in... more info

The Good, The Bad and The Unknown — Last night's MTV Video Music Awards continued its reign in celebrating mediocrity.  I feel like a broken record as I continue to argue that MTV was much better when it was ground breaking, rather than too scared to take its feet off the ground.  Gr... more info

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