As predicted Cash Money/Universal Motown Records multi-platinum recording artist Lil Wayne expands his dynasty with "Tha Carter III". The new CD is the biggest release by far for 2008, selling over 1 Million copies it's first week, reigning #1 on Nielsen SoundScan, besting Mariah Carey's record-breaking release earlier this year. Not since 50 Cent's "The Massacre" in 2005 has an artist sold over 1 Million albums their first week.

"This is truly a proud moment for the Cash Money family, says Cash Money co-founder Ronald "Slim' Williams. "Lil Wayne is truly changing the game of hip-hop." Cash Money co-founder Bryan "Birdman' Williams adds "I knew my son had it in him, and this just proves what I've been saying all along. Lil Wayne is the most talented rapper out there right now, and these numbers prove it."

GQ Magazine called Weezy the "Greatest Rapper In The World," proclaiming him Man of the Year, and Blender Magazine declared him the "Best Rock Star Alive." Lil Wayne lives up to widespread critical acclaim garnering over 216 million in radio audience at Crossover and Urban radio. The talented rappers stronghold at radio extends to holding the #1 position at Crossover for nine straight weeks.

Two singles from "Tha Carter III" simultaneously blitz the Top Ten mainstream radio charts including the smash hit "Lollipop" at #2 and "A Milli" at #9, tagged as a Greatest Gainer. With these impressive figures, he eclipses Kanye West by nearly 10,000 units in first week performance. A dozen major retailers including Amazon, Circuit City, Kmart, Target and Walmart show Lil Wayne outselling West since the album dropped on June 10.

Lil Wayne heralds "Tha Carter III", as "The album he was born to make."

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