Lil Wayne’s Producer Sues — Make it Rain, Bitch!

The guy who produced Lil Wayne’s song, “Lollipop,”is suing Weezy’s label, claiming he’s owed more than $20 million for his good work.

Darius Harrison, known as Deezle, claims he not only produced “Lollipop,” he also produced “Whip It,” “Prostitute 2,” and “Action,” as well as “Mrs. Officer” and “Let the Beat Build” — all songs on “Tha Carter III” which sold more than 6 million copies.

Deezle claims in his lawsuit against Young Money Entertainment and Cash Money Records … album sales that he was involved in producing grossed more than $70 million.

Deez claims he’s owed more than $20 mil.

News Source: TMZ

Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler are going to bring “heat” to the new series of ‘American Idol’

The two singers have joined Randy Jackson on the panel after previous judges Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi and Ellen DeGeneres left the show but Randy thinks this year’s contestants are even more talented than in previous seasons and says the new series will be better than ever.

He said: “It’s gonna be hot. You’re gonna love it. I’m telling you, trust me. There’s lots of new talent.

“Heat, that’s what they’re going to bring. Watch, you’re going to love them. Steven is mad cool. I love him.”

Along with a new panel Randy joked he has some other changes planned for the show, including a live performance and album collaboration between him, TV host Mario Lopez and rapper Lil Wayne.

He added in an interview with RadarOnline.com: “Mario’s gonna sing. We’re gonna do a hip hop album with Mario. Me and Mario and Lil Wayne are doing this crazy album. The only problem, we just gotta call Lil Wayne first.”

Jennifer Lopez has previously revealed she is excited about the talent so far – even though the lengthy audition process did take its toll.

She said: “We’ve put a bunch of people through – probably more than they have in the past.

“We have about 15-20 real superstars, people who could be recording artists.

“I’ve cried. We get a lot of elation when we put them through and devastation, almost, when they’re not. But it’s been a ball.”

Source: BANG Showbiz

Lil Wayne — Banned from Booze for 3 Years

Lil Wayne is not allowed to consume one single drop of alcohol for the next three years of his life — this according to probation documents obtained by TMZ.

The documents — which Wayne signed earlier today — clearly state that Wayne “may not consume or drink any substance containing alcohol” as long as he’s on probation … for the next 36 months.

Source: TMZ

Lil Wayne in Arizona — Ready for Probation

Lil Wayne has touched down in Yuma, Arizona — and is en route to the local probation department to begin his three year sentence stemming from a drug-filled tour bus incident from 2008.

Wayne has been ordered to three years of unsupervised probation and 360 hours of community service — which he will perform in Miami, where he resides.

As we previously reported, Wayne was arrested in 2008 after his tour bus was stopped at a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint near Yuma — and authorities claim they found cocaine, ecstasy and a handgun on board.

Weezy pled guilty to one count of felony possession of a dangerous drug -- while the other drug charges and the gun charge were all thrown out.

If Weezy’s a good boy — Yuma officials will drop the felony to a misdemeanor, which could benefit the rapper in the event that he’s arrested in the future. It could also help on a job application.

Source: TMZ

Lil Wayne’s Strip Club Party — 48 Bottles Deep

Lil Wayne already has 48 bottles of really expensive champagne — PAID FOR and ready to go — when he arrives for his prison release party at a Miami strip club this weekend.

It’s all going down at a joint called King of Diamonds – a 50,000 square foot mega strip club that’s equipped with a shoe shine station, massage parlor, basketball court and “fine dining.”

We’re told Wayne and his posse already purchased dozens of bottles of PJ Rose Perrier-Jouët champagne at $700 a pop.

But sources inside the club tell us several fans have also purchased bottles for the rap star (bringing the total count to 48) — and those people, along with anyone else who wants to gift Wayne some bubbly — will be allowed to meet him at the party to let him know about the offering.

Wayne is expected to be joined by Drake, Nicki Minaj and Baby– and we’re told the club has already stocked up on heavy security to make sure things don’t get out of control.

We’re no meteorologists … but we’re guessin’ it’s gonna be raining like crazy inside the club that night.

Source: TMZ

Jay-Z is the highest-earning man in hip-hop.

The ’99 Problems’ rapper – who is married to singer-and-actress Beyonce Knowles – has topped Forbes list of hip-hop ‘Cash Kings’ for the third year out of four. After he raked in $63 million in the last 12 months, thanks to his ‘Blueprint 3’ world tour and other ventures including his record label, fashion line, and stakes in the New York Nets basketball team, Broadway music ‘Fela!’ and a chain of sports bars.

Ryan Schinman, chief of Platinum Rye, America’s largest buyer of music and talent for big corporations, said: “Jay-Z is in a league of his own right now. There are very few artists of any genre, not just hip-hop, who’ve created such brands for themselves.”

Music mogul P. Diddy came in second in the list, although grossed less than half of the money earned by Jay-Z at $30 million.

Senegalese artist Akon – who has recently worked with artists including Whitney Houston and David Guetta – was third in the list, earning $21 million, partly from revenue generated by his Konvict clothing range.

Lil Wayne, who is currently serving jail time for weapons charges, made $20 million, while rapper-turned-actor Ludacris took $16 million, just behind Dr. Dre on $17 million.

Troy Marshall, vice president of promotions at Interscope records, added: “There’s a lot of cross-branding and cross-marketing that’s going on these days. Those are very important components for artists as far as spreading the message of their music and spreading the message of their brand.”

Other artists making the top 10 include Snoop Dogg, Pharrell Williams and Kanye West.

50 Cent – the only other person to have topped the list in the last four years, making £150 million in 2008 – saw his position slump to 14, after making a relatively-low £8 million in the last 12 months.

Top 10 Forbes list of highest earning hip-hop stars

1. Jay-Z: $63 million

2. P. Diddy: $30 million

3. Akon, $21 million

4. Lil Wayne, $20 million

5. Dr. Dre, $17 million

6. Ludacris, $16 million

7. Snoop Dogg, $15 million

8. Timbaland, $14 million

9. Pharrell Williams, $13 million

10. Kanye West, $12 million

11. Drake, $10 million

=12. T.I., $9 million

=12. Swizz Beatz, $9 million

=14. Eminem, $8 million

=14. 50 Cent, $8 million

=14 Young Jeezy, $8 million

17. Common, $7 million

=18. Soulja Boy, $6 million

=18. T-Pain, $6 million

20. Lil Jon, $5 million

Source: BANG Showbiz

Did Lil Wayne Order Kool-Aid in Jail? Oh Yeah!

Lil Wayne might be locked up in Rikers Island – but that doesn’t mean he can’t enjoy Ramen soup, Ruffles potato chips and different flavors of Kool-Aid.

TMZ has obtained Weezy’s food order from last month — which shows that, in addition to the munchies (including the dreaded Beefsticks), the rapper purchased 20 sets of stamps and envelopes. Who wouldn’t love a handwritten note from Lil Wayne?

It’s worth noting what’s NOT on the list — a haircut voucher. The dreads live!

Source: TMZ