Countdown To "Tha Carter III" Video Series

For those of you who may be interested in Lil Wayne and the hysteria surrounding his new album, these videos could be a good introduction. They discuss his intro as a kid rapper who didn't use profanity on his debut album to the most sought after hip hop artist alive over 10 years later. Everything from his growth as an artist, his mixtape dominance, his most memorable collaborations, and his drug addiction are discussed. Part I: The Early Years - Wayne's early work and how he was initially viewed by the hip hop community.Part II: The Carter's I and II - Wayne matures from "kid rapper" to someone who is beginning to blossom as an artist.Part III: Mixtapes & Collaborations - Probably the most important element of Lil Wayne's success was his mixtape series. Lethal guest verses on other people's album didn't hurt either.Part IV: Controversy - Wayne's addiction to Codeine syrup has led many to worry about his well being. He also has a knack for making bizarre off the wall statements...