Lil Wayne vs Birdman

Birdman and Lil Wayne have officially declared war and lil Wayne is now suing Birdman claiming among other things Birdman owes him $8 million.

Last week TMZ reported that the 2 titans tried coming to terms but it wasn't meant to be. Wayne will petition the courts to declare him free of Cash Money and Birdman's control. Claiming that Birdman has violated their contract by withholding the release of his new album.

As for the $8 MIL claim, Wayne says it was supposed to be an advance from his latest album and Birdman owes him the money.

Birdman says he will release the album "in due time."

TMZ has been told Wayne will keep recording but he will release his works outside of the Cash Money umbrella