Rebirth is the title of rapper Lil Wayne's forthcoming rock album. It has been scheduled for a May 19 release date. The album' s first single, "Prom Queen," was leaked onto the Internet on January 26, 2009. The album's official release date is June 9.
Background
It was originally believed that Lil Wayne's next album would be titled Tha Carter IV. In an October 2008 interview with MTV, Wayne confirmed the album would be called Tha Carter III: The Rebirth.MTV.com: Lil Wayne Calls His Carter III Do-Over The Birth Of A New Beginning (October 21, 2008)
On January 26, 2009, Lil Wayne announced an April 7 release date for his next album, Rebirth, a rock album performed with a live band. The album's first single, "Prom Queen," was leaked onto the Internet the same day.Billboard: Lil Wayne Teams With AT&T To Debut Rebirth (January 26, 2009)
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Fast Facts
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Release date
June 9, 2009
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Pushed back from April 7, 2009
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Universal Records executives are said to be worried the album will be failure
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Genre
Rock
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Artist
Lil Wayne
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Labels
Cash Money, Universal, Young Money
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Single
"Prom Queen"
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Follow up to Tha Carter III
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