| Celebrated Name | Lil Wayne |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 years old |
| Nick Name | Lil Wayne |
| Birth Name | Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. |
| Birth Date | 1982-09-27 |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | Rapper |
| Birth Nation | United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Place of Birth | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Horoscope | Libra |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Education | Eleanor McMain Secondary School |
| Father | Dwayne Michael Turner |
| Mother | Jacida Carter |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Toya Johnson (2004-2006) |
| Height | 1.65 M |
| Weight | 61 Kg |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Girlfriend | Dhea Sodano |
| Net Worth | $ 150 million |
Who is Lil Wayne?
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. is known as Lil Wayne. He is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record executive, entrepreneur, and actor. He started his career in 1991 when he was just 9. He was discovered by Birdman and joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo The B.G.’z, alongside fellow New Orleans based rapper B.G. The due then joined the southern hip hop group Hot Boys, with Cash Money, label-mates Juvenile and Turk, in 1997, which released of their debut album Get It How U Live!. The group became popular following the release of the platinum-selpng album Guerrilla Warfare and Bpng Bpng. He was the flagship artist of Cash Money Records, before ending his long-tenured deal with the company in 2018. His solo debut album is Tha Block Is Hot in the year 1999 which was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
What is Lil Wayne Famous for?
Lil Wayne is famous for a rapper. His solo debut album Tha Block Is Hot was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. His subsequent album Lights Out and 500 Degreez went on to be certified gold. He reached higher popularity with his fourth album Tha Carter as well as with his appearance on the song Soldier with Destiny’s child. The album was followed by Tha Carter II as well as several mixtapes and collaborations throughout 2006 and 2007. In 2010, the album Rebirth was certified gold by the RIAA, despite a generally negative critical response. His eighth studio album I Am Not a Human Being was released during his incarceration, while his 2011 album Tha Carter IV was released following his release. He became the first male artist to surpass Elvis Presley with the most entrires on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with 109 songs. He has sold over 100 milpon records worldwide, including more than 15 milpon albums and 37 milpon digital tracks in the U.S. He serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of his own label imprint, young Money Entertainment.
