LISTEN: Weezer and Lil Wayne Collabo!

REVIEW: Alas, it's a cheesy club-banger about partying too much. Eck!
Rivers Cuomo / Lil Wayne

In recent weeks, two things have been quite popular around the SPIN offices: the fall sniffles and "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To," Weezer's catchy song from the band's new album, Raditude.

SPIN.com's Best of the Week

From Lil Wayne's felony charges to Nirvana Live at Reading, Plus: Elliott Smith, CMJ, Slayer and more.
Lil Wayne / Nirvana's Kurt Cobain

This week, Lil Wayne plead guilty to felony gun possession charges and Nirvana fans got a peek at the upcoming concert DVD Live at Reading. Meanwhile, the CMJ Music Marathon invaded New York City, Slayer talked about their new record, and SPIN honored the sixth anniversary of Elliott Smith's death.

Lil Wayne: One-Year Sentence Expected in Gun Case

The rapper pleaded guilty to felony possession charges stemming from a 2007 arrest in New York City.
Lil Wayne

Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Wayne pleaded guilty to felony gun possession charges Thursday in a New York City courtroom. He is expected to receive a one-year jail sentence, MTV reports.

SPIN.com's Best of the Week

From Thom Yorke and Flea's spontaneous supergroup to Paramore's tour kick off. Plus: Pearl Jam, Bon Iver, Nirvana and more!
Eddie Vedder / Hayley Williams / Thom Yorke

This week, Thom Yorke and Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea formed a new group, Paramore kicked off their U.S. tour, and Pearl Jam earned their first No. 1 album. Plus, Weezer teamed with Lil Wayne, Grohl/Homme/Jones supergroup Them Crooked Vultures rocked Austin, and much more!

These stories, plus the week's top news, photo galleries, audio/video, and live reviews, below.

Weezer Recruit Lil Wayne for "Party" Anthem!

Weezy F. Baby gave "Can't Stop Partying" the "edge I was looking for," says Rivers Cuomo. Click here for details!
Rivers Cuomo / Lil Wayne

First Listen: Drake's All-Star Collabo with Eminem, Kanye, Lil Wayne

STREAM NOW: Charles Aaron breaks down the hot new track off new, LeBron James-inspired compilation.
Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Eminem

Hyped by some Kool-Aid-gulping outlets as "one of the greatest collaborations in hip-hop history," the four-MC weave of Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, and Eminem on a remixed version of the track "Forever," available Aug.

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