Written By Thomas A. Harden
The self-proclaimed “best rapper alive,” Lil’ Wayne, proved to be just that, when his last album Tha Carter III sold over 1 million copies in its first week. Now, the rap superstar looks shine on a different stage, as QD3 Entertainment preps a film biography on the life and career of Mr. Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. titled, The Carter for 2009.
From the producers who delivered the Tupac Shakur documentary, Thug Angel, as well as the popular Beef DVD series, QD3 Entertainment in association with Young Money Entertainment, has announced plans to release the first-ever biography on the life and career of Weezy. Directed by filmmaker Adam Lough (The Upsetter, which chronicled the life and music of reggae producer Lee “Scratch” Perry), the film will explore the man, his family and the drive behind his fame.
"We at Young Money are thrilled to be working with QD3 on the production of The Carter,” noted Lil Wayne's manager Cortez Bryant in a statement. "As Weezy's manager and lifelong friend, I am excited to see Wayne's story documented with truth and sincerity. Not only is Wayne the hottest musician in the business, but his life story reads something like a Hollywood script enabling this film to break boundaries. And there is no doubt in Wayne's mind that this film will exceed any and all expectation. He's a f@#king rockstar!"
As the leading independent producer and aggregator of high quality urban content for multi-platform distribution, QD3 Entertainment Founder and CEO Quincy D. Jones III hopes the doc will serve as a vehicle to shed light on pre and post Hurricane Katrina New Orleans and offer insight from those who know Weezy best.
“In my career as a music/producer/film producer I’ve been blessed to have worked with some of the best artists of our time, including Tupac Shakur, LL Cool J, Queen Latifah, Ice Cube, and others,” Jones stated. “Lil’ Wayne is hands down the Tupac of this generation in that he is a true artist, a world class writer/performer, and he’s not afraid to push the envelop on any level which makes him a true original.
“QD3 Entertainment is thrilled that Lil’ Wayne and Young Money Entertainment has trusted our company to document his life,” he continued, “The fact that [Wayne] just sold over 1 million albums in the first week without any media ploys is a testament to the strength of his music and artistry. The goal is to go beyond a standard doc and create a theatrical product that will serve as the definitive documentation of Wayne’s life and career.”
The Carter is scheduled for release by Genius Products in 2009.
Tupac of our generation? F*ck outta here
Posted by: Prodigy82 | July 07, 2008 at 06:04 PM
man i registered on this website to say. thats the stupidiest ish i eva heard in my life. lil wayne the next tupac? Tupac was poetic he touched damn near the whole damn globe. Lil wayne on some "im so high i can eat a star". Comparing the two is complete stupidity. quincy needs his @$$ whipped 4 that one. $h1ts gon flop like Kobe in the Finals. First Kobes better than JOrdan, Waynes the New 2pac. Cant wait to see this years election cant get no better
Posted by: spydah | July 07, 2008 at 06:58 PM
i guess wit all this damn bubble gum rap like soulja boy it makes lil wayne look like a beast. if you can give me a quote from 3 lil wayne songs that meant something thats over 3+ years old i'd say he was ok. but you cant so he's just another disposable rapper. Bama 205 Stand Up Baby
Posted by: spydah | July 07, 2008 at 07:00 PM
lol........... wanye tupac cause he sold 1million in a week ok............. half his his lyrics dont say nothing sound like he freestlying all the time to me pac was a writer an artist. wanye a just a damn rapper the album sold a lot cause of timming hell it took him so long to come out with it yeah iguess it did sell a million
Posted by: nino970 | July 07, 2008 at 07:07 PM
Yea QD3 is full of crap. Lyrically, wayne is overrated. More hype than substance. Wheres his dear mamas and brendas got a baby? Whos still listening to the block is hot, lights out, or 500 degreez? Whos going to be bumpin that lollipop and a milli garbage 10 years from now?
Posted by: 305 | July 07, 2008 at 07:10 PM
Did Tupac fuck QD3 AND his sister?! Will this dude find a new hustle already! The man's been dead 12yrs. Just let it go Quincy.
Posted by: Nimrod | July 07, 2008 at 07:41 PM
Don't get me wrong, I like Lil Wayne. He has the lyrics to be the best new hot MC of right now because Hip Hop is not dead, but is suffering from Alzimers disease because we forgot our hip hop fathers and the foundation in which hip hop stand. So right now Wayne is the best new hip hop artist, but how dare you or anyone else compare Wayne to Tupac. The person who made this statement don't know Hip Hop. Anyone who would compare Lil Wayne to Pac, needs to do they homework. I can see if you compare Nas to Pac, but you smoking crack if you compare any new Hip Hop artist to The Latest and Greatest Pac. Hip Hop is in danger. REAL RAPPERS PLEASE STAND UP!!
Posted by: tweetygirl | July 07, 2008 at 07:55 PM
This Lil' Wayne Sh!t has gone far enough...Its hard enough hearing that "hes the greatest rapper alive" but he is NOWHERE near Pac, I dont understand ppl can even compare the two. Its like comparing J.Holiday to Luther, Ne-Yo to Michael, Marbury to Magic, Nash to Bird....Its not even close & never will be.
Posted by: Shad0w | July 07, 2008 at 08:38 PM
That nigga is not the 'pac of this generation. Whoever said that lil wang is the pac of this generation needs to be slapped in the face very hard. wang does not touch 'pac at all. at all. just reading that made me angry. this lil wang mania has gone far enough now
Posted by: Penelope Rodriguez | July 07, 2008 at 09:12 PM
Damn, people are still dissing Wayne? What does this man have to do for you people? He is differant than Pac, but not worse in my opinion. Pac was a poet first and foremost and an overall artistic dude. Wayne might not be a poet, but that doesn't make Pac a better rapper. I have the CD and it is not full of murder, money, drugs, jewelry and sex with hoes and mistreatment of hoes. That in itself is differant right now. So is his often inarticulate freestyling. It's weird, but I don't hate it. The man has something to say and despite his drug issues, he is not a dummy.
Spread love not hate. It'll make you feel better. I promise.
Posted by: Bird | July 08, 2008 at 12:13 AM
QD3 has lost his fuckin' mind. There will never be a another Tupac. Lil' Wayne can't even rap better than Juvie. Juvie lyrically is the best rapper to come out of Cash Money! Get tha fuck outta here!
Posted by: BIG P | July 08, 2008 at 06:50 AM
Why does everybody want to compare today's best rapper to Tupac. First off, "THE BEST RAPPER EVER" debate between Pac & Big should be laid to rest. Everybody knows that Pac was the better of the two. Clearly, Pac was the better rapper. The whole world says so, except for the New Yorkers who grew up on Biggie. So that's that. Now, Wayne may be the best rapper to date, but he is no damn Tupac Shakur. Although Wayne is pretty smart for a guy who barely went to school and didnt'graduated from High School, he lacks intelligence and passion in his songs compared to Pac. Pac was and is still in a league of his own. Personally, you can't even put Biggie on the same level as Pac. Pac was truly one of a kind. And i'm just bout tired of all of the Pac comparisons. Please let that great man rest in peace. RIP Tupac Amaru "Makaveli" Shakur.
Posted by: Clofresh (Last of the Real OG's) | July 08, 2008 at 12:38 PM
The Album was garbage, for several reasons I wont get into. This dude is just hype with no lyrical content. 2pac stood for something. Wayne stands for money like 6 albums deep? and your still that horrible, you've already dropped out of contention with big n Pac a long time ago. How can this guy even be considered an artist Next to NAS
Posted by: Prolifik82 | July 08, 2008 at 04:00 PM
Huh? hahhahahahahahahahah ...enough said
Posted by: GoFiGuRe!!! | July 09, 2008 at 07:58 AM
And I've also just registered to say that>>>>
I don't care about all these words said on wayne!!!!!
HE is THE BEST RAPPER ALIVE!!! and that can't be changed!!! You can love him or hate him, but you won't make him or break him..........cause He's steel m@***ka cash money millionaire!!!! And no one is better than him and He"s just proved that wit 1million sold copies of his new album!!!! His flow is so good, his voice is the greatest cause He's THE BEST
Posted by: lil_alex | July 10, 2008 at 03:04 PM