Lil Wayne sues Cash Money for $51 million, breach of contract

NEW YORK, Jan. 29 (UPI) -- Rapper Lil Wayne is suing his label Cash Money after he claims it failed to release his album and has withheld tens of millions of dollars.

The album, "Tha Carter V," has been long awaited by his fans who have been disappointed by the constant delays.

On his Twitter in December, Lil Wayne blamed the problems on the label and declared his desire to leave.

To all my fans, I want u to know that my album won't and hasn't been released bekuz Baby & Cash Money Rec. refuse to release it.

— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) December 4, 2014

This is not my fault. I am truly and deeply sorry to all my fans but most of all to myself and my family for putting us in this situation.

— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) December 4, 2014

I want off this label and nothing to do with these people but unfortunately it ain't that easy

— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) December 4, 2014

I am a prisoner and so is my creativity Again,I am truly sorry and I don't blame ya if ya fed up with waiting 4 me & this album. But thk u

— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) December 4, 2014

Lil Wayne was supposed to receive an $8 million advance and another $2 million upon completion, but has reportedly received nothing. Since he has not been paid, he stipulates he can leave his contract. He also seeks $51 million for the album.