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

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News | Oct 27, 2023, 3:00 AM PDT

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News | Oct 25, 2023, 4:00 AM PDT

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Lil Wayne Joins Major League Pickleball Team As Investor & Strategic Advisor

Lil Wayne Joins Major League Pickleball Team As Investor & Strategic Advisor

News | Oct 25, 2023, 2:00 AM PDT

Lil Wayne Reacts To Botched Wax Museum Figure: 'Dat Sh-t Ain't Me!'

Lil Wayne Reacts To Botched Wax Museum Figure: 'Dat Sh-t Ain't Me!'

News | Oct 24, 2023, 3:00 AM PDT

Master P Brands Lil Wayne The G.O.A.T. As He Shouts Out Cash Money Records

Master P Brands Lil Wayne The G.O.A.T. As He Shouts Out Cash Money Records

News | Oct 24, 2023, 12:00 AM PDT

Lil Wayne & Nicki Minaj Fans Debate Who Will Sell More Ahead Of Album Showdown

Lil Wayne & Nicki Minaj Fans Debate Who Will Sell More Ahead Of Album Showdown

News | Oct 23, 2023, 5:30 PM PDT

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Young Thug's Statements On Lil Wayne Tour Bus Shooting Deemed Admissible In YSL RICO Trial

Young Thug's Statements On Lil Wayne Tour Bus Shooting Deemed Admissible In YSL RICO Trial

News | Oct 23, 2023, 1:30 PM PDT

Birdman Recalls Taking Teenage B.G. & Lil Wayne In At 17: ‘I Was A Baby Raising Babies’

Birdman Recalls Taking Teenage B.G. & Lil Wayne In At 17: ‘I Was A Baby Raising Babies’

News | Oct 22, 2023, 1:14 PM PDT