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Lil Wayne is an American rapper, actor, and songwriter. Lil Wayne is best known for End of the watch (2012), Suicide Squad (2016) and Project Power (2020).
Early life
Lil Wayne was born as Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. on September 27, 1982. He is 40 years old. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Likewise, she Lil belongs to the American nationality and has African-American ethnicity. Her birth sign is Libra and she practices Christianity.
Similarly, her father’s name is Dwayne Michael Turner and her mother is Jacida Carter. When Lil was two years old, her parents divorced her and she began to live with her mother.
At the age of 12, he shot himself in the chest with a pistol and was taken to the hospital for a life-threatening wound.
Talking about formal educational status, Lil Wayne attended Eleanor McMain High School. She later joined Marion Abramson Senior High School, but dropped out at the age of 14 to continue her musical career.
In addition, Lil studied at the University of Houston, majoring in Psychology.
Lil Wayne – Net worth 2023
Lil Wayne is an American rapper by profession. He is one of the most popular and richest rappers in the United States. Thanks to the fame and fortune that Lil has gained with his work as of today. Furthermore, the total net worth of him is approximately $135 million US dollars as of 2022.
Caption: Lil Wayne with his red car (Source: Instagram)
Awards
In the year 2008, he received the BET Hip Hop Awards for MVP of the Year and Lyricist of the Year. Lil Wayne won the BET Award for Best Hip Hop Male Artist in 2009. He also won the Grammy Awards for Best Rap Album, The Carter III in 2009.
Similarly, Lil won the Billboard Music Awards in 2011 for his Top Rap album, I am Not A Human Being. Additionally, she received the Billboard Music Awards for Top Male Artist and Top Rap Artist in 2012.
Personal life
Moving on to Lil Wayne’s romantic and private life, she married Antonio Toya on February 11, 2004. The couple was also blessed with a daughter, Reginae Carter. Unfortunately, on January 1, 2006, this lovely couple decided to part ways.
Later, he married Sarah Vivan, a radio host. Similarly, Lil and Sarah had a son, Dwayne Carter III, and later separated.
After that, he married Lauren London, an American actress, and had a son, Cameron Carter. Also, Lil married Nivea, an American singer. Likewise, Lil and Nivea are blessed with a son, Neal Carter.
controversies
Lil Wayne has been arrested many times. He was arrested in 2007 for possession of marijuana and criminal possession of a weapon. In 2008, Lil was arrested on more serious charges.
Additionally, he was seized by Border Patrol in Arizona and his tour bus was found to contain illegal drugs and various weapons. Similarly, he was serving a one-year sentence on Riker Island weapons charges, then served 36 months of probation as part of a plea deal.
Additionally, an American rapper has been accused of copyright infringement due to various issues with his songs.
Career
Dwayne Carter joined Cash Money Records when he was nine years old. Lil teamed up with American teen hip-hop duo The BG’z’ and rapper Lil Doogie to create the group’s 1995 debut album ‘True Story’ on Cash Money Records.
Between 1997 and 1999, he became a part of the Hot Boys, a group of rappers, including Young Turk, BG, and Juvenile.
As part of a group, Lil achieved his greatest success with the 1999 album Guerilla Warfare, which received a platinum certification. In the same year, she released an album Tha Block Is Hot and it sold over a million copies in the United States.
Similarly, in 2000, he released Lights Out and 500 Degreez in 2002, and earned a gold certification from the RIAA, he couldn’t match the success of Tha Block Is Hot.
Caption: An American rapper, Lil Wayne (Source: Instagram)
Lil’s fourth album ‘Tha Carter’ was released by Cash Money Records and Universal Records on June 29, 2004. Similarly, Lil Wayne became popular when he released his first single album Go DJ in 2004.
Later in 2005, Wayne became President of Cash Money and in the same year founded the record label ‘Young Money Entertainment’.
more career
On December 6, 2005, he released his fifth album Tha Carter II through Cash Money Records and Universal Distribution.
Some of Lil Wayne’s notable albums include Rebirth (2010), I Am Not a Human Being (2010), Carter IV (2011), Free Weezy Album (2015), Tha Carter V (2018), and Funeral (2020).
Thus, an American rapper earned accolades for his mixtapes like Dedication 2 in 2006 and Da Drought 3 in 2007. Furthermore, he also appeared in movies like Baller Blockin (2000) and Hurricane Season (2009).
He also appeared on television series such as Saturday Night Live in 2004, 2008 and 2010, Wild ‘n Out in 2005, and The Boondocks in 2007. Additionally, he was featured on the Destiny’s Child single ‘Soldier’.
body measurements
Lil Wayne stands at a height of 5 feet 5 inches and weighs around 59 kg. Speaking of general body measurements, the number has yet to be revealed. Also, her eye color is brown and she has brown hair.
Caption: Lil Wayne posing for a photo (Source: Instagram)
Lil Wayne – Social Media
Lil Wayne is very active on social media. He has a verified Facebook account with 47 million followers. Likewise, his Twitter account has more than 34 million followers.
Similarly, his Instagram account has 14.9 million followers. Additionally, her YouTube channel has 10.9 million subscribers.
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