Lil Wayne wins big at the 51st annual Grammy Awards

Lil Wayne, who was nominated eight times this year, takes home 4 grammys for Best Rap Album for Tha Carter III, Best Rap Song (Lollipop), Best Rap Solo Performance (A Milli) and Best Rap Performance by a group for Swagga Like Us.

“I just wanna say thank God, thank New Orleans, thank these people you see right here and thank you,” said Weezy, who beat fellow nominees Jay-Z, Lupe Fiasco and T.I. to receive the award for his latest album Tha Carter III.

“We’re doing this for New Orleans, y’all,” said the Lil Wayne, whose performance included Robin Thicke, Allen Toussaint, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Terrence Blanchard and video images of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Lil Wayne brought his family onstage and expressed his gratitude toward those responsible for his good fortune.

This night Jay-Z also took the stage with Chris Martin from Coldplay for Lost+.

T.I. followed later in the show with Justin Timberlake and a live orchestra for a performance of his latest single Dead and Gone.

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