It only took six fading words in the opening title sequence of The Carter. That one reason gained my interest in this documentary concerning one of rap music’s most uncanny performers.  ”…he has since withdrawn his support.”  The caption had everyone in the audience shooting each other quizzical looks.  Lil’ Wayne had seen the film.  He loved it. Why, then, did his camp contact director Adam Lough and producer QD3 days before its Sundance premier and enjoined them to yank the movie, a project that began with Wayne’s blessing?  This question remains unanswered, even for Lough and QD3, but it was a bizarre omen for one of the most intriguing films I’ve seen all year.

Let’s be real.  When I first heard about Lil Wayne’s doc I laughed.  [Read more]