Celebrity Justice
Lil Wayne Plays With Fire, Gets Sued

Lil WayneAnother lil' problem for Lil Wayne -- who's now accused of ripping off the Rolling Stones!

Wayne -- aka the guy behind the lollipop song -- is being sued by a music publishing company that owns the rights to the Rolling Stones song "Play with Fire." Abkco Music Inc. claims that Wayne released an alternate version of the song -- that they're calling "explicit, sexist and offensive" -- without permission.

They're suing for copyright infringement and seeking unspecified damages. A rep at the label could not be reached for comment.

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46. with all that money, he looks like this, what a mess

Posted at 11:15AM on Jul 25th 2008 by pattie

47. That's funny how you sit her and say that this man does not rap about serious topics as you resite his lyrics to "Lollipop". Is this the only song you know by him? Why don't you try listening to more than just what you hear on the radio, or kids singing, and you'll know that this is a great rapper. He does know how to rap about serious topics and speak his mind. This man can twist things and makes it something totally different than what it is. His rymes, beats, and words are talent enough. This man is an artist, as are ALL singers & rappers in ANY genre. Just because you happen to not like this type of music or this rapper, does not mean he is a bad rapper. He is a true artist and he has nothing wrong to deserve the way you morons speak down on him. Once you know him, and every little detail of his life, maybe you'll repsect him for where he is today.

Posted at 11:39AM on Jul 25th 2008 by MusicLover

48. I'm a music producer working with hip hop artists here in Hollywood, and guess what, I'm white. what really saddens me is that I see these comments from both, extreme, sides of the spectrum. In one case you have guy who's obviously trying to stick up for one of his people by throwing ignorant comments about white people, "cereal" killers etc. That guy really needs to master the english language before he starts trying to argue a point. Just because people are criticizing Lil wayne does not mean white people think he represents the black community. Then there is the guy who talks about Lil Wayne banging your mom or sister. Another very intelligent comment, and he'd like to incite a race war too. That's fantatic. Incite something that could lead to more of your people getting hurt. Really looking out for your community aren't you. Then we got the red neck white response. Very ignorant and cowardly. Only able to spew their ignorant view through a blind post like this. I won't even dignify his post by reiterating his nonsense. That's why our country is so divided. We have too many ignorant people on opposite sides of the spectrum spewing ignorance to make themselves feel better. And they are the loud ones. The normal, common sense-type folks ususally sit on the side, quietly observing, amazed at what people out there really believe. How about focusing on YOU're situation. and trying to uplift your life and those around you rather than incite a racial war....c'mon people.

Posted at 2:14PM on Jul 25th 2008 by Getreal

49. YAYYYY I LOVVVVE LILL WAYNEE AND SO SHOULD EVERYONE ELSE. BIG DEAL HE USED THE ROLLING STONES WHATEVER. MUSIC IS ABOUT RE USING OLD SONGS. LIL WAYNE USES OTHER PPLS BEATS AND WHATEVER ELSE SO BIG DEAL. ALL THE RAPPERS DO IT AND I THINK THEY SHOULD BE ALLOWED. LIL WAYNE IS THE MANN WE ALL WANT HIM TO COME TO HALIFAX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 10:25AM on Jul 28th 2008 by VANESSSA

50. Good gawd!!! It hurts to look at him!!!!

Posted at 12:26PM on Jul 25th 2008 by Sugar Cookie

51. In America, In order for you to be successful while being black, white people must adore you as well as others who are not the same race as you... Im glad to see that Lil Wayne is a multimillionaire and white people still hate him.. Gives me hope that I don't have to be a sell-out when I jump into the corporate world and I can make money, while still being hated by the white man... Thanks Lil Wayne! :)

Posted at 2:20PM on Jul 25th 2008 by Taylor_Made

52. Lil Wayne is actually very talented. He is the best rapper alive and his music has gone to the next level. So many on here want to bash him for superficial reasons but he is very talented and you can hear it in his music.

Posted at 12:56PM on Jul 25th 2008 by Johnny

53. Repeating an earlier post ...
"Shouldn't this thing be in the Pacific Northwest terrifying campers?"

Posted at 2:06PM on Jul 25th 2008 by MonkeySeeMonkeyDo ...

54. I hate this guy.
Aren't all of his songs exlpicit, sexist, and offensive?
I'm over him.
he's a closet homosexual who bashes homosexuals.

Posted at 2:05PM on Jul 25th 2008 by Lindsay

55. Taylor made, sounds like you got it all figured out. Even before you've "jumped into corporate America". White people won't hate you cuz you're black White people and any other color people won't like you because you're ignorant. Everyone is soo quick to turn things into a racial issue. Time to grow up. Once you're in the real world you'll figure that hardwork and having a good attitude will get you far and that it's not "the white man" responsible for holding you down. Also, I'm a white guy that has plenty of Lil Wayne tracks. Do I agree with everything he says, no. Would i want to hang out with the guy or have a few drinks with him, no. But he's got some tight beats that do appeal to people, hence his popluarity. so i guess your whole argument about white people hating Lil Wayne doesn't amount to much now eh?

Posted at 2:48PM on Jul 25th 2008 by Getreal

56. Obviously, Getreal didn't pick up on my sarcasm... I tell ya... People take the internet way too serious...

Posted at 2:49PM on Jul 25th 2008 by Taylor_Made

57. -And I don't even listen to Lil Wayne. I prefer the timeless improvisation of John Coltrane, the elegant voice of Sarah Vaughan, and the perfect story telling of a Jay-Z over Lil Wayne....


Posted at 2:55PM on Jul 25th 2008 by Taylor_Made

58. haha. yeah. didn't pick up on your sarcasm. strange because i'm pretty fluent in sarcasm. my bad. Have a good one!

Posted at 3:21PM on Jul 25th 2008 by GetReal

59. Speaking of Jay-Z....I don't like his looks but I would buy his music over Lil Wayne's anyday!!

Why??

Because JAY-Z is a more talented performer with better lyrics. He doesn't bash women & sing about perverted sex like the creepy lil gremlin does.

Johnny.....you say lil wayne is the best rapper alive. You must be a teen or in your early 20s. Most of the best rappers are old school. They are the ones that brought rap to the scene (with the help of a little tune by Aerosmith) and THEY are the ones with the real talent.

As for ripping off the Stones....any moron in the music business knows you need copyright permission. I agree he was probably just trying to make a quick buck by adding it to the CD thinking no one would notice. Unfortunately, record companies think if you put out a sexist disgusting song like "Lollipop" it'll sell real quick....and they're right! That's why they do it. And no the Stone know & they should rightfully sue. Set an example to all the other artist that try to scam off someone else's talent.

OUTLAW....you crack me up fool! You say the videos are a made-up fantasy and black people don't live that way. I remember seeing Tupac throwing money around and counting it on camera and bragging about how he earned it by singing about hoes and drugs. OMG that requires so much talent doesn't it?
AND FYI....eduacte yourself by going to a rock-n-roll show. They don't worship the devil ya moron! If anything, they worship the same things that rappers do....drugs & chicks! R n' R artist are more likely to use metaphors to get their message across without exploiting women. AND at a R'nR concert, you don't have all these silly dancers to hide your crapper voice behind. You actually have real talent putting on a great performance.

AND another FYI to any chick that think lil retard is hott or sexxi....you know damn good and well that if he was NOT rich & famous (still don't know what for), you would NEVER give this shorty the time of day! You would think he was too short & too ugly to ever give him a second look!

And about his tattoos....if he REALLY didn't kill anyone and just put those teardrops on his face to make people THINK he did; and he ends up going to prison....he will get jacked!! Prisioners do not like fakes. And if he DID kill someone, I certainly don't think he's any kind of role model if he gonna go around flaunting it.

AND AGAIN....AM I THE ONLY ONE THAT SEE A PENIS TATTOO BETWEEN HIS EYEBROWS??!!!

Posted at 3:25PM on Jul 25th 2008 by PJ

60. How do these roaches breed faster than they can kill each other off?

Posted at 5:33PM on Jul 25th 2008 by Jay

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