Lil Wayne has been slapped with a lawsuit over claims he recorded and released a version of the Rolling Stones' 1965 classic 'Play With Fire' without authorization. The New Orleans-born rapper's song, titled 'Playing With Fire,' is included on 'Tha Carter III,' his sixth studio album, which has sold 2 million copies in the U.S. alone since its June 10 release.

According to the suit, filed on behalf of publisher Abkco Music in Manhattan Federal Court, the 2008 recording by Lil Wayne -- whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter -- was derived from the Stones song but incorporated "explicit and offensive language." Lil Wayne, his collaborators and his record company -- which falls under the umbrella of the Universal Music Group -- are accused of copyright infringement and unfair competition.

Abkco, seeking unspecified damages, argues that the public could be led to believe that the Stones authorized and approved Lil Wayne's version of the tune.