the dedication is a mixtape by lil wayne, hosted by dj drama, released april 2005. it is the first mixtape in the dedication/gangsta grillz series and it was produced and hosted by dj drama. the mixtape was given its name because as wayne explains in the track "intro", it is dedicated to everyone around the world and to the "fallen soldiers". the cover art shows a shirtless wayne standing in the road with dj drama looking on in the back.