Cash Money's Lil Wayne Kicks Off Fall Tour

NEW YORK, Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Cash Money rap superstar Lil Wayne has announced the 2005 Georgia Power Tour in support of his much-anticipated album, Tha Carter II, which hits stores on December 6. Lil Wayne will be joined on his trek through the U.S. by hip hop stars T.I. and Young Jeezy, and others, with the first date set for Chicago, IL on November 17th (see dates below.)

Cash Money/Universal Records will offer -- for the first time ever -- a deluxe package in celebration of Tha Carter II's release that includes the much anticipated new disc, as well as a collection of Lil Wayne's biggest chopped & screwed hits including ("Go DJ," "Tha Block Is Hot," "Get Off The Corner" and "500 Degreez,"). The disc will feature a bonus chopped & screwed version of his current hit single, "Fireman." Fans will also be able to purchase the deluxe 2 CD package Tha Carter II on Dec. 6th.

The New Orleans native's sizzling new single has literally caught fire at urban radio, scoring the #1 position at both the Urban and Rhythm Crossover radio formats. The video is currently one of the Top 10 most played videos on BET. The premiere of Lil Wayne's Make The Video for MTV 2 garnered the highest ratings the show has had in 6 months, increasing the viewership by 60%.

Lil Wayne was born and raised in the infamous poverty-stricken section of New Orleans -- the 17th Ward. His rise to stardom came in 1995 at the tender age of 12 when he made his debut on his former label mates' B.G.'s True Story CD. Shortly thereafter, the rap prodigy garnered national attention as a member of the group, Hot Boys, which consisted of rappers Juvenile, Turk and B.G., with their 1997 debut album, Get It How You Live, followed by 1998's platinum certified Guerilla Warfare and 2003's Let Em Burn. Success continued to follow Lil Wayne, as a solo artist, his debut CD, 1999's Tha Block Is Hot reached platinum status and was a #1 Billboard Album. He later released in 2000, Lights Out, 500 Degreez in 2002 and his defining album, 2004's gold certified, Tha Carter, which featured the hit single "Go DJ."

The tragedy of hurricane Katrina had a tremendous affect on Lil Wayne and the Cash Money Records family. Not only did they lose material possessions (homes, cars), but family, friends and their beloved city. Lil Wayne plans on being an intricate part in rebuilding the city.

The young talent recently was appointed President of Cash Money Records. Fans can catch Lil Wayne performing his hot single "Fireman" on the Vibe Awards, which airs on UPN on November 15th.

                               Tour Dates:
  11/17           Chicago, IL              Aragon Ballroom
  11/20           Rochester, NY            Blue Cross Arena
  11/23           Philadelphia, PA         Licouras Center
  11/25           Cleveland, OH            CSU
  11/26           Cincinnati, OH           US Arena
  11/27           Detroit, MI              Cobo Arena
  12/01           Hampton, VA              Hampton Coliseum
  12/02           Uniondale, LI            Nassau Coliseum
  12/07           Toledo, OH               Sports Arena
  12/17           Dallas, TX               Convention Center
  12/18           Wichita, KS              Kansas Coliseum

                       Some Dates Subject to Change