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On top of the success of Tha Carter III as well as winning "Lyricist of The Year" at this years' BET Awards, Dwanye Carter can add a newborn baby boy to his list of blessings.

The birth took place this afternoon at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. No information has been given on the baby's weight or name. Also the mother's name has not been disclosed either. 

I hope the birth of his son can make him finally put that styrofoam cup down...you have to let it go sometime Wayne.

Congrats

The Classics: "Kwelios"

BlackSmith is Talib Kweli record label that was started last year. His latest album "EarDrum" was released under this imprint. Along with the signing of "Strong Arm Steady", and the truly gifted female MC "Jean Grae" he also launched his own YouTube channel which showcases BlackSmith TV along with various other videos featuring the Brooklyn MC. Shouts out Talib Kweli.

Hip-Hop Album Sales: Week Ending 10/19/08 (Top Ten)

T.I. #2 "Paper Trail" 131,565(this wk) 877,640 total

Ne-Yo #8 "Year of The Gentlemen" 46,386(this wk) 490,742

Lil Wayne #12 "Tha Carter III" 25,794(this wk) 2,576,301

Young Jeezy #14 " The Recession" 24,123(this wk) 540,599 total

Game #21 "LAX" 18,753(this wk) 515,402

#112  Devin The Dude "Landing Gear" 5,059(this week) 15,915 total

#163 Ice Cube "Raw Footage" 3,544(this week) 158,040 total

#173 Nas  "Untitled" 3,309(this week) 404,281 total

#183 Plies "Definiton of Real" 3,217(this week) 523,649 total

#194 David Banner "Greatest Story Ever Told" 3,024(this week) 169,157