Real Name: Dwayne Carter Jr.

Aliases: Tunechi, Weezy, Weezy F. Baby, President Carter

BORN:

Sep 27, 1982

AGE:

42

NET WORTH:

150 million

HEIGHT:

5’5”

BIO

Lil Wayne has been in the music business since the age of 13, he became a cornerstone of Cash Money Records and built his audience and reputation as one of the Hot Boys and by making hits as a Cash Money Millionaire under Baby, Slim, and DJ Mannie Fresh.Lil Wayne became an icon as he entered adulthood between releasing classic albums and flooding the streets and the internet with classic mixtapes. The Young Money general has often been referred to as one of the greatest rappers alive from Rap fans of a specific age group.

PROPS

Founded Young Money Entertainment in 2005
Signed Drake and Nicki Minaj
Young Money has accounted for 14 #1 albums on the Billboard 200 chart
20 Platinum, 7 Gold Singles singles
3 Platinum albums
5 Grammy Awards
4 Billboard Music Awards
1 American Music Award

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Top Lil Wayne Questions

Did the B.B. King estate take issue with Lil’ Wayne and Drake’s song “B.B. King Freestyle”?

They recently made a statement that they had no issue with it.

How old is Reginae Carter?

Her controversial maskless group gathering in the age of COVID was for her 22nd birthday party.

What is Lil Wayne’s net worth?

Lil’ Wayne’s current net worth is approximately 150 million USD (2020)

Is Lil Wayne’s “No Ceilings 3” a precursor to an upcoming album?

Yes. “I Am Not A Human Being III” has been announced for a 2021 release.

Why did Lil Wayne endorse Donald Trump in 2020 ?

Both 50 Cent and Killer Mike maintain that Donald Trump paid Lil’ Wayne upwards of 1 million dollars to endorse him this past November.

Did Lil Wayne really say Missy Elliott was his favorite rapper?

He said as much on an episode of DJ Khaled’s Amazon Music Podcast.

Is Lil Wayne going back to jail?

Lil Wayne was facing federal charges of gun possession and ammunition by a felon which carries a possible sentence of 10 years in jail. However he got pardoned by President Trump in Jan 2021.

Does Lil Wayne have an online radio show?

He sponsors one called Young Money Radio

Did Lil Wayne and Denise Bidot break up over his endorsement of Donald Trump?

No. They broke up for a short period and have seemingly reconciled, and most recently gotten married (April 2021)

Does Lil Wayne regret saying the “F” stands for “phenomenal” on a record?

Reportedly yes. And the record/song is called 'Yes'

Lil Wayne

Real name: Dwayne Carter Jr.

Aliases: Tunechi, Weezy, Weezy F. Baby, President Carter

Birdman Didn't Serve $50 Million Lawsuit Over Lil Wayne's "Free Weezy Album," TIDAL Claims

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News | Apr 1, 2016, 10:45 AM PDT

Check Out 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne's Full "Collegrove" Concert

Check Out 2 Chainz & Lil Wayne's Full "Collegrove" Concert

Videos | Mar 31, 2016, 6:00 AM PDT

Lil Wayne Signs Reggie Northrup To Young Money Sports

Lil Wayne Signs Reggie Northrup To Young Money Sports

News | Mar 29, 2016, 3:15 PM PDT

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Lil Wayne Sues Universal Music Group For Unpaid Royalties

News | Mar 28, 2016, 10:20 PM PDT

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Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz To Hold TIDAL Concert In Atlanta

Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz To Hold TIDAL Concert In Atlanta

News | Mar 27, 2016, 9:00 AM PDT

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Lil Wayne Unveils TRUKFIT "Spring III" Collection

News | Mar 24, 2016, 12:00 PM PDT

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Mannie Fresh Claims Lil Wayne & Birdman Still Haven't Made Up

News | Mar 21, 2016, 3:49 PM PDT

All Eyez On Memes: Ja Rule’s Post Rap Career & Lil Wayne’s Samsung Commercial

All Eyez On Memes: Ja Rule’s Post Rap Career & Lil Wayne’s Samsung Commercial

Editorials | Mar 20, 2016, 6:30 AM PDT

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Jazze Pha Recalls Signing His First Big Production Deal Ever With Cash Money Records

Jazze Pha Recalls Signing His First Big Production Deal Ever With Cash Money Records

News | Mar 18, 2016, 1:55 PM PDT

Lil Wayne Pens Huffington Post Piece On TIDAL Philanthropy Project

Lil Wayne Pens Huffington Post Piece On TIDAL Philanthropy Project

News | Mar 17, 2016, 8:20 AM PDT