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Lil Wayne earns Grammy noms despite his voice

If there’s one thing you definitely can not accuse rapper Lil Wayne of, it’s turning in a charismatic performance. The man does good work—but some critics still find fault with his raspy voice. It’s true that it’s an acquired taste. Listening to his music can be difficult for those expecting a traditional singing voice, but Lil Wayne turns in something quite strong anyways. Performing at a recent show, a reviewer noted that he “reached deep on some notes, then easily soared into a rasp that would have made Tom Waits proud.”

A comparsion to the two men’s voices definitely could be made, despite the fact that they work in vastly different genres of music. Lil Wayne is also a talented lyricist, much like Tom Waits. This is all exceptional when you consider this part of the review: “Backed by a powerful band and DJ, [Wayne] ripped through a 90-minute set that included “Mr. Carter,” “Got Money,” “Turning Me On,” “Misunderstood,” “Go DJ” and many more that covered the breadth of his 10-year career. And mind you, he’s only 26.”

That’s a lot of hits in that short time. No wonder concert tickets for his shows always sell out. Get your Lil Wayne tickets at StubHub.com.