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Lil Wayne Rehearses for America’s Most Wanted Tour [VIDEO]


Lil Wayne wasn’t scheduled to go onstage during the dress rehearsal Sunday night at the Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain, 24 hours before the launch of Young Money Presents: The America’s Most Wanted Music Festival.

Weezy F. Baby was simply supposed to sit and watch his band and dancers go through the set. So, when the practice run of his set began, Wayne and his Young Money family were watching from about 12 rows back.

As “A Milli” played, the smoke and explosions were right on point. “They say I’m rappin’ like Big, Jay and Tupac,” his recorded voice repeated a few times, with blast of smoke coming from the floor each time he said the line.

But finally, Wayne, wearing a white T-shirt, black-and-red basketball shorts and black-and-red Jordans, got up out of his seat and hit the stage to finish the song.

“Got Money” followed, with Young Money member Mack Maine coming out. All indications are that Wayne’s show is going to be another big production — dancers, band, special effects and an intricate stage set that includes a few big screens.

Weezy strolled around the stage with confidence and ease, drinking a bottle of water as the music for “Mr. Carter” kicked in. By this time, Young Money family member Nicki Minaj had made her way to the box seats and watched while another of Wayne’s crew, newcomer Lil Twist rolled around the audience area on a Segway scooter.

Wayne’s energy level went up a couple of notches when the music for “Go DJ” came on, and the Louisiana Fireman told imaginary spectators to put their hands in the air. Finally, when Wayne’s spinner put on the music for Notorious B.I.G.’s “Get Money,” Wayne informed him that was the wrong record.

“Uh, uh! Uh, UH!” Wayne said in his mic. He told the DJ to play one of is signature theme songs, “Fireman.” This transitioned to “Money on My Mind” which led into Big and Junior M.A.F.I.A.’s “Get Money.” Wayne actually started rhyming Biggie’s legendary lyrics: “You wanna sip Mo’ on my living room flo’,” before switching up the words some.

“Mack, why she wanna stick me for my paper?” he rapped looking directly at Mack Maine, who made it back to the audience seats to watch Wayne alongside an assortment of the crew, including Lil Chuckee.

“No ‘Show Me What You Got,’ ” Wayne informed his band, as he looked down at a set list and made instant edits to his program. “I do not know that sh–.”

After a few more records, which included a tribute to a genre defining hip-hop classic, Drake came in and shook hands and got hugs from the crew sitting in the audience chairs.

“Oh, that’s new,” he said, looking at the list on the ground for the next record. “You just threw that in. But that’s OK, c’mon.” The band began playing a beat, but Wayne was obviously not into the doing the record.

“I don’t know a word of this sh–,” he kept repeating in a sing-songy flow. Then he just started freestyling in the same delivery. “I just wanna f— you, baby/ I can’t believe it … / I just wanna f— you, baby.”

Eventually, Drake made it to the stage. Fans will be happy to hear that Drake’s torn ACL seems to be healing nicely, and the blue-chip performer will be on the tour. He made a decision 48 hours ago to go on the tour despite the fact that he’s still recovering from the injury. Drake did tell MTV News that because of his ailment, he won’t be able to have his own 30-minute set, but his presence will be made on the tour nonetheless.

After “Best I Ever Had,” Wayne came out and announced, “Make some noise for the hottest mutha—-a on the planet!” The music for “Successful” came on, and Weezy informed everybody, “By the way, I do not know my verse. I do not know my verse.”

Wayne said he may know the words by show time tomorrow and would let everyone know if he did. After the set, the whole crew shared smiles as Wayne went onto his tour bus very calmly and quickly.

“The thing about Wayne is that he’s just as at ease during rehearsal as he is during the real show,” Drake said later.
Man I can’t wait for the concert I’m going to! Who else is going to see Lil Wayne and Young Money? Let me hear in the comments.

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12 comments for “Lil Wayne Rehearses for America’s Most Wanted Tour [VIDEO]”

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  1. OMG I fuckin wish I can go. Its not even far from where I live…damn.

    Posted by Deviant+ | July 27, 2009, 11:49 am
  2. Im goinnnnn, aug 5th in montrealll. thnx for everytin uve done for all us weezy fanss. Cant wait for d concert!!

    Posted by Zohrab | July 27, 2009, 11:53 am
  3. did wayne really just say “i wanna fuck you Baby”? thats that homo for sure dick ridng bullshit

    Posted by WeezyFUCKSBaby | July 27, 2009, 12:00 pm
  4. r u really wasting your time reading stuff about someone you dont like in the 1st place? thats that homo for sure dick ridng bullshit

    Posted by get a life hater | July 27, 2009, 12:13 pm
  5. Im dying to see weezyy. Theres a show here in Jersey on friday, but its sold out! damn

    Posted by angiee | July 27, 2009, 1:15 pm
  6. august 30 in DETROIT baby yeahhh get bigg

    Posted by M money | July 27, 2009, 2:50 pm
  7. Just bought my tickets today! Sept 1st in St. Paul

    Posted by MF | July 27, 2009, 5:08 pm
  8. aug 28th. naptown, baby…just got my tickets today 2!!!!

    Posted by jmiles | July 27, 2009, 8:02 pm
  9. Im goin july 30th in pittsburgh baby

    Posted by zhenry | July 27, 2009, 11:04 pm
  10. Goin to Pitt! Soooo fuckin excited.
    How would I ever get to see Wayne..like to get my picture with him?

    Posted by Wayne4life | July 28, 2009, 12:30 am
  11. Just got back from the show at Toyota Pavillion, crazy the show was amazing, Wayne did forget a verse and just said idk my verse but it was a great show, this was my 2nd time seeing him, amazing both times

    Posted by Mike O | July 28, 2009, 12:46 am
  12. when da most wanted tour came to da steelcity a.k.a pittsburgh a.k.a da home uf the champs i was geeked the concert was crazy

    Posted by taylor | October 1, 2009, 10:05 am

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