Tha Block is Hot

Lil Wayne recorded his first solo album, Tha Block Is Hot, at the age of 16. It became double platinum, was #3 on the Billboard album charts. The album brought him a nomination for "Best New Artist"(a 1999 Sourse Magazine award) and also a Top Ten hit. After the release of Tha Block is Hot, Lil Wayne was featured on the single, "Bling Bling", with B.G., Juvenile, Turk andBig Tymers.