#MYOL News: Lil Wayne Breaks Record for Receiving Most Facebook “Likes” in 24 Hours (February 13th-19th)

Social Media is a subject that I often touch upon when it comes to #MYOL News. There are many different ways the world and economic markets within it benefit and suffer from Social Media. For example, last week in #MYOL News I wrote about Egypt’s leader President Mubarak stepping down due to the protests and outrage of what was being seen all over the world due to viral video and social media. This time #MYOL News is recognizing Social Media in a whole different realm. These days its rare to run into someone who doesn’t have a Facebook account. People of all ages are on Facebook now and its influence on today’s society is monumental and even ridiculous at times. “Likes” on Facebook have never been something that were important to me personally or as a critic for people and brands who are promoting for that reason. Lil Wayne has changed my mind on that as he broke the record for receiving over 1 million likes with 24 hours. I’m not sure if that is a personal fan page put up by Wayne or not but in these days of Social Media being so influential it is great outlet for celebrities to interact with their fans. Hip Hop has made history again, big shout tout to Wayne who’s influence obviously didn’t depreciate during his time in jail. A plan that was executed to perfection by Wayne, Baby and the Young Monety/Cash Money label! #MYOL