Gone 'Til November: A Journal of Rikers Island

“Transfixing…Wayne’s prison diary is, above all, a testament to the irrepressibility of his charisma—his is a force that can never go dormant, even when it’s not plainly on display.”–The New Yorker"Inspiring an intimate and personal look into the mind of Lil Wayne."–New York Journal of Books "Wayne’s slangy, informal tone shines vibrantly throughout … as an account of daily life in prison and its discontents, and as an exhortation to avoid incarceration, Gone 'Til November offers a rare perspective."–Shelf Awareness

Suddenly, the artist at the top of his game was now an inmate at the mercy of the American penal system. All of this momentum came to a halt when he was convicted of possession of a firearm and sentenced to a yearlong stay at Rikers Island. A fixture in the rap game for more than a decade, Lil Wayne (aka Weezy) had established himself as both a prolific musician and a savvy businessman, smashing long-held industry records, winning multiple Grammy Awards, and signing up-and-coming talent like Drake and Nicki Minaj to his Young Money label. At long last, Gone ’Til November reveals the true story of what really happened while Wayne was behind bars, exploring everything from his daily rituals to his interactions with other inmates to how he was able to keep himself motivated and grateful. “Transfixing…Wayne’s prison diary is, above all, a testament to the irrepressibility of his charisma—his is a force that can never go dormant, even when it’s not plainly on display.” –The New YorkerFrom rap superstar Lil Wayne comes the long-awaited Gone ’Til November, a deeply personal and revealing account of his time spent incarcerated on Rikers Island for eight months in 2010.In 2010, recording artist Lil Wayne was at the height of his career. Taken direc

In 2015, Wayne released FWA (Free Weezy Album) exclusively on Tidal, where it was streamed a staggering ten million times within the first seven days alone. He also recently launched his own app, Lil Wayne: Sqvad Up. He released his first project at the age of twelve and went on to release his first solo album in 1999 when he was just seventeen. Outside of his iconic music career, Lil Wayne is the CEO of his own Young Money Records, as well as the successful apparel brand Tr

Good, concise read. It's great for what it is. A daily journal in the mind if lil wayne. I love the cover and the pages as it reflects it is a jail journal. There is some good insight into his mind and some funny stories. It has def made me realize I never want to be in jail lol.. All hail Weezy Interesting read. Lil Wayne gives the reader a brief overview of what jail life is like for a superstar such as himself. If you are a Wayne fan this will surely entertain you and even provide a few laughs.. Respect I loved thisthis is the Wayne we don't get to see. I felt like I was there with him for lack of a better term. A must read!!! I'm never going to jail. Transparency at it's best