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- Genre: Rap, hip-hop
- Released: June 10, 2008
- Labels: Cash Money, Universal and Young Money
- Producers: Alan Daniel Maman, Shondrae "Mr. Bangladesh" Crawford, Cool & Dre, Andrews "Drew" Correa, David Banner, Darius "Deezle" Harrison, D. Smith, Infamous, Jim Jonsin, Kanye West, Maestro, Mousa Play-n-Skillz, Robin Thicke, Rodnae, Swizz Beatz and StreetRunner
- Peak Chart Position:
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- Top selling album of 2008Billboard: Lil Wayne Notches Top-Selling Album Of '08 (December 31, 2008)
- Singles: "Lollipop" and "Got Money"
- Features performances from Jay-Z, T-Pain, Babyface, Robin Thicke, Bobby Valentino, Static Major, Brisco, Busta Rhymes, Betty Wright, Fabolous and Juelz Santana.
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Tha Carter III was the first album to hit #1 on the Billboard charts for rapper Lil Wayne.Billboard.com: Lil Wayne Crushes The Competition To Debut At No. 1 (June 18, 2008,) Carter III is the sixth album from Lil' Wayne and was released on June 10, 2008. It is the third and final addition to Tha Carter trilogy.MP3.com: Lil Wayne sets Tha Carter III Release ( March 25, 2008)
Tha Carter III won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album and was nominated for Album of the Year, Best Rap Solo Performance, Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.Official Site: 2009 Grammy Nominations
Critical Response
"But with help from A-list guest stars (T-Pain, Robin Thicke) and producers (Kanye West, Swizz Beatz), Lil Wayne backs up the boasts on the oft-delayed Tha Carter III."—Billboard MagazineBillboard.com: Tha Carter III Review"Ultimately, Tha Carter III will have you believing in Wayne's greatness but wondering why, as often as not, he just isn't very good."—Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times: 'Tha Carter III' Reflects the Rapper's Big-Album Ambitions (June 9, 2008)
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Lil Wayne Tha Carter III Questions
Do you think Relapse will sell more than Lil Waynes Tha Carter III? 1 AnswerEminem's album will probably sell more due to his history of album hits and popularity. read more
Who is going to take the Grammy for Best Rap Album in 2009? 5 AnswersDefinitely going with Lil' Wayne as the winner of this one. The album is truly incredible (I am not a rap person but I really like it), and Lil' Wayne actually... read more
Where is a video of Lil Wayne, Robin Thicke and Allen Toussaint performing at 2009 Grammy Awards? 1 AnswerHere you go. Looks like YouTube is taking these video's down pretty fast. Hope you get to see it before it disappears! ... read more
What do you think about Lil Wayne making a rock record? 2 AnswersI personally think its awesome... He is the kind of person to switch and make it work. I cant wait, and his song with Kevin Rudolph "Let it Rock" is really good... read more



