The Carter II - Lil Wayne

Nasty but also boring -- not for kids.

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Music details
  • Artist(s): Lil Wayne
  • Genre: Hip-hop
  • Label: Cash Money
  • Parental Advisory: Yes
  • Edited Version: Yes
  • Release Date: 12/06/2005

Parents need to know

Parents need to know that this CD is offensive from beginning to end. Everything you wouldn't want to expose your kid to is here in abundant qualities: graphic sex and violence, strong profanity, drugs, sexism, racism, etc.

Families can talk about the tedious instrumental tracks and what would be needed to make this album more interesting to listen to. Also, why do so many rappers feel the need to shock? Could Lil' Wayne have gotten his message across in a less offensive way? Are there times when such offensive material is necessary? What qualities make a work of art transcend questionable comfort levels?

Message

Social Behavior:

Extremely sexist, also extremely self-absorbed.

Consumerism:

Not the issue here.

Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:

Many drug references.

Violence

Violent images.

Sex

Very explicit.

Language

Extremely strong, calculated to shock.

Common Sense says

What's the story?

Reviewed by Kathi Kamen Goldmark

THE CARTER II manages to be incredibly offensive while also -- amazingly -- reaching a level of tedium that is an awesome accomplishment in itself. Lil' Wayne uses a formula that he feels has worked -- including stunningly sexist, violent, and racist lyrics -- and decided to run with it one more time. Attempts at poetic depth are ridiculous, with lines such as "Eat a catastrophe, swallow the truth, belch reality, how does it taste, how do you face? You a b**ch n***a," as sensitive as Lil' Wayne gets. Instrumental tracks loop the same simplistic themes over and over again, making even the most potty-mouthed lyrics end up sounding boring.

Is it any good?

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Featuring monotone vocal performances over mind-numbingly repetitive tracks, this CD maintains the artist's usual level of sexist, racist, and self-centered self-promotion. There's no maturity, no perspective, no sense that this young performer is growing into an interesting, multifaceted young man. Some popular rap CDs are so richly written and produced that they're worth the discomfort of wading through offensive language or even sexist, violent, and racist posturing. Once again, Lil' Wayne has not given the world one of those CDs.

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Parents and kids say

All Reviews

There are 14 reviews.

4


Posted on 06/20/08 by big21tuck Kid contributor, age 16

Good Album, shows what life is really like for a troubled black male!

This CD, and Lil Wayne himself do not sugar coat the reality of the "hood" or what it is like growing up a black male in a trouble area. Therefore I deam it a good CD if this is what you want to listen to.
3


Posted on 05/25/08 by Mr bling bling Kid contributor, age 10

Website

The website suck's egg's its realy DUMB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Age 17+
0

Posted on 04/26/08 by Anonymous Adult contributor

stupid cant believe my bff loves him

disgusting dont let your 18 year old kid listen to dis
2


Posted on 04/24/08 by dudeman123 Kid contributor, age 16

Overrated!!!!

heres the bottom line Lil Wayne is an overhyped average rapper who writes about one thing sex....What is wrong with some hip-hop artist these days do they really have nothing to talk about but sex and voilence.....why not write about something that actually matters thats why commonsense media gave it one star and I agree
4


Posted on 03/13/08 by sexy4ever Kid contributor, age 14

5


Posted on 12/18/07 by Hood Nugget Kid contributor, age 16

DAAAAAAAAAAAAYYUM!

I guess Lil' Wayne is more for stoners. His stuff consist of drugs sex violence. thats why kids eat it up. My favorite song of ALLLLLL time. I Feel Like Dying. Its tightt as hell. "only once the drugs are gone, do i feel like dying" Furr Shurr. But at the same time, his stuff can get rpetty philosophical. If you like him. Look up Tecca Ninna. (Tech N9ne) If you don't i suggest not. Tecca Ninna has WAAAAY more drug references.
Age 13+
5


Posted on 10/23/07 by daron Adult contributor

Age 17+
4


Posted on 08/05/07 by cbouch27 Adult contributor

good if u dont really listin

^^^
5

Posted on 07/11/07 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 14

Whoever reviewed this CD needs to be fired

how can u not even give this cd 1 star when it is a five star album. i am truly amazed at how u reviewed this cd. this is an awesome cd and is HIGHLY recommended to everyone who is MATURE enough to listen to it because i do agree that it is very explicit. i personally recommend "fly in" cus it is pure genious. I cant wait until The Carter 3 cames out and i hope the same person reviews it. maybe they will grow half a brain cell before it comes out and realize the talent that lil wayne has.
5


Posted on 04/05/07 by afroman14 Kid contributor, age 11

awesome Album!

this is ok for anyone, especially lil gangstas like me fool!

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Adult Reviews

There are 3 reviews.

Age 17+
0

Posted on 04/26/08 by Anonymous Adult contributor

stupid cant believe my bff loves him

disgusting dont let your 18 year old kid listen to dis
Age 13+
5


Posted on 10/23/07 by daron Adult contributor

Age 17+
4


Posted on 08/05/07 by cbouch27 Adult contributor

good if u dont really listin

^^^

Kids Reviews

There are 11 reviews.

4


Posted on 06/20/08 by big21tuck Kid contributor, age 16

Good Album, shows what life is really like for a troubled black male!

This CD, and Lil Wayne himself do not sugar coat the reality of the "hood" or what it is like growing up a black male in a trouble area. Therefore I deam it a good CD if this is what you want to listen to.
3


Posted on 05/25/08 by Mr bling bling Kid contributor, age 10

Website

The website suck's egg's its realy DUMB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2


Posted on 04/24/08 by dudeman123 Kid contributor, age 16

Overrated!!!!

heres the bottom line Lil Wayne is an overhyped average rapper who writes about one thing sex....What is wrong with some hip-hop artist these days do they really have nothing to talk about but sex and voilence.....why not write about something that actually matters thats why commonsense media gave it one star and I agree
4


Posted on 03/13/08 by sexy4ever Kid contributor, age 14

5


Posted on 12/18/07 by Hood Nugget Kid contributor, age 16

DAAAAAAAAAAAAYYUM!

I guess Lil' Wayne is more for stoners. His stuff consist of drugs sex violence. thats why kids eat it up. My favorite song of ALLLLLL time. I Feel Like Dying. Its tightt as hell. "only once the drugs are gone, do i feel like dying" Furr Shurr. But at the same time, his stuff can get rpetty philosophical. If you like him. Look up Tecca Ninna. (Tech N9ne) If you don't i suggest not. Tecca Ninna has WAAAAY more drug references.
5

Posted on 07/11/07 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 14

Whoever reviewed this CD needs to be fired

how can u not even give this cd 1 star when it is a five star album. i am truly amazed at how u reviewed this cd. this is an awesome cd and is HIGHLY recommended to everyone who is MATURE enough to listen to it because i do agree that it is very explicit. i personally recommend "fly in" cus it is pure genious. I cant wait until The Carter 3 cames out and i hope the same person reviews it. maybe they will grow half a brain cell before it comes out and realize the talent that lil wayne has.
5


Posted on 04/05/07 by afroman14 Kid contributor, age 11

awesome Album!

this is ok for anyone, especially lil gangstas like me fool!
4


Posted on 02/05/07 by beautifull2100 Kid contributor, age 12

5


Posted on 02/02/07 by 5t3v3n Kid contributor, age 17

lil' weezy baby!

yo dis is one of da best album i eva hurre in ma life....
3

Posted on 03/11/06 by Anonymous Kid contributor, age 14

If you buy this buy the deluxe with the chopped and screwed bonus disc

This CD was overall a good offering in Dirty South Rap. Lil Wayne does a great job talking about normal rap which is women, violence and money. There are really no stand out songs on this cd though it is moderatly well done. As i said if you are going to buy this cd buy the deluxe version with the chopped and screwed greatest hits for more bang for your buck
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