MTV Unplugged Season 22: Episode Guide & Ratings

Lil Wayne's electrifying, hotly anticipated, legendary "Unplugged" performance was one highlight after the next, with the rapper's live band turning familiar tracks such as "A Milli" and "Mr. Carter" into even more vibrant versions than the originals. Wayne also pulled out some surprises, covering a verse from Tupac's "Hail Mary" and premiering "Nightmares of the Bottom," a new track from the upcoming The Carter IV. When MTV News spoke to Gil Smith, Lil Wayne's longtime musical director, the musician discussed the need to incorporate old favorites, new material from The Carter IV and random, unexpected tracks that would surprise even the most ardent fans. Mission accomplished.

Los Angeles rock band 30 Seconds to Mars performs an acoustic concert in New York City, featuring a selection of fan favorite hits such as "Hurricane," "Kings and Queens," "Closer to the Edge," and numerous others during May 2011.

British indie pop band Florence + the Machine performs a selection of their hits in New York City during December 2011, featuring fan favorite tracks such as "Dog Days Are Over," "Shake It Out" and "No Light No Light.

Nashville, Tenn., singer-songwriter duo The Civil Wars performs a selection of their hits in New York, featuring a wide variety of fan favorite tracks such as "Poison & Wine," "Barton Hollow" and "I've Got This Friend.