Rolling Stone: This is exactly the record you’d expect to hear from Weezy in 2013: a solid album by a brilliant MC who’s half-interested. 3/5
Los Angeles Times: I Am Not a Human Being II shows us Lil Wayne responding weakly to the unsettling prospect of weakness. Beneath the bluster, he might know it too. 2/4
USA Today: He used to boast that he was the best rapper on the planet. He’s surely not that on this sequel to 2010′s platinum I Am Not a Human Being, which was released while he was in jail. It is solid, though, often entertaining in the crass, lewd and rude way that’s uniquely Wayne. 3/4
New York Times: He still radiates exuberance and ecstasy and rebelliousness, the hallmarks of his rise to hip-hop’s creative and commercial peaks. But the words he puts together don’t shock the way they once did.
Newsday: Good thing those rumors about him being in a coma and near death from too much cough syrup abuse turned out to be false because this would be one embarrassing final statement. C-
AP: Overall, Wayne meets expectations for Wayne these days—not saying much (of substance), but giving listeners plenty to talk about.
“Lay It Down” feat. Cory Gunz & Nicki Minaj
The first bonus track brings the reunion of Wayne with YMCMB First Lady Nicki Minaj. It often feels like most songs featuring Nicki are merely a setup for Nicki’s verse. This one is no exception. Both Wayne and Cory Gunz ask forgettable questions before Nicki arrives with some answers. “I sit and count this money while I watch you bitches audition,” she raps. It’s good to know an American Idol judge can still spend a little time slumming with friends!
Newsday: Good thing those rumors about him being in a coma and near death from too much cough syrup abuse turned out to be false because this would be one embarrassing final statement. C-
This album is horrible. There's a few really good songs at least... but I mean how many times can you rap about eating ***** before you get bored? He clearly dun care
Carter III was good, shame he hasn't released anything good since
Time to hang it up for a while or do something extremely refreshing and create a concept album (i.e. Jay-Z with American Gangster, after the wretched Kingdom Come comeback.)
Newsday: Good thing those rumors about him being in a coma and near death from too much cough syrup abuse turned out to be false because this would be one embarrassing final statement. C-