Lil Wayne

Description: (One of the Greatest Rappers of All Time)

Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is a famous American hip hop recording artist who has achieved several feats in the field including winning the prestigious Grammy Award. Starting off as a pro at the age of nine with ‘Cash Money Records’, Wayne became part of the American teenage hip-hop duo, ‘The B.G.'z’ along with rapper Lil' Doogie. After a couple of years, he joined American hip hop group ‘Hot Boys’ along with Young Turk, Juvenile and Lil' Doogie, who is now known as B.G. Eventually, the group’s fame zoomed with its single ‘Bling Bling’ and platinum-selling album ‘Guerrilla Warfare’. He came out with his solo debut album during that time titled ‘Tha Block Is Hot’ which received a platinum certification from ‘Recording Industry Association of America’ (RIAA). This was followed by a series of other hit and popular albums by the hip hop sensation that not only earned him international fame but also cemented his position among the notable international hip hop artists. He became one of the all-time best selling music artists with a global sale of over 100 million records. His most remarkable and successful album ‘Tha Carter III’ sold more than one million copies in the US in its first-week and won him the ‘Grammy Award’ for ‘Best Rap Album’. Lil Wayne founded his own record label ‘Young Money Entertainment’.

Overview

Birthday September 27, 1982 (Libra)
Born In United States
Alternative names Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.
Height 165 cm
City New Orleans, Louisiana
Spouse/Ex- Toya Johnson (m. 2004–2006)
Parents Dwayne Michael Turner
Jacida Carter
Children Cameron Carter, Dwayne Carter III, Neal Carter, Reginae Carter

Did you know

What is Lil Wayne's most popular song? Lil Wayne's most popular song is "Lollipop," featuring Static Major, which was released in 2008.
How did Lil Wayne get his stage name? Lil Wayne's stage name was inspired by his given name, Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. He dropped the "D" to become Lil Wayne.
What is Lil Wayne's record label? Lil Wayne is the founder of the record label Young Money Entertainment, which is an imprint of Cash Money Records.
Has Lil Wayne ever won a Grammy Award? Yes, Lil Wayne has won multiple Grammy Awards throughout his career, including Best Rap Album for "Tha Carter III" in 2009.
What is Lil Wayne's influence on the rap industry? Lil Wayne is credited with popularizing the mixtape culture in hip-hop and is considered a pioneer of the modern rap scene with his unique style and wordplay.
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