I Am Not a Human Being

Released while Lil Wayne was serving a sentence at Rikers Island, 'I Am Not a Human Being' serves as a bridge between 'Rebirth' and 'Tha Carter IV.' Originally intended as an EP to keep his name in the conversation, it was expanded into a full-length studio album. It marks a significant moment in the Young Money era, featuring heavy involvement from Drake and Nicki Minaj. The album's sonic palette is diverse, incorporating the rap-rock influences of his previous work while returning to the clever, pun-heavy lyricism that defined his mid-2000s dominance. Critics, including those at AllMusic, noted that while it felt like a collection of leftovers at times, Wayne's 'leftovers' were still more compelling than most artists' primary material. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, making Wayne the first artist since Tupac Shakur to have a number-one album while incarcerated.