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By: Youeal Abera and Zach Butler     Tha Carter V by Lil Wayne With the new release of Tha Carter V, Lil Wayne reminds the often-forgetful hip-hop culture of just how skilled, explosive, and intelligent his lyricism is. The record tells the story of the personal and professional vexations Lil Wayne faced in recent years.         Tha Carter V opens with “I Love You Dwayne,” an endearing voicemail Lil Wayne’s mother left the rapper for encouragement. Subsequently, the album offers a versatile tracklist few rappers manage to incorporate in their albums. “Dedicate” and “Uproar” serve as…

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