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

Lil Wayne Goes ‘El Niño’ On Energetic New Track With Big Freedia & Boyfriend

Lil Wayne Goes ‘El Niño’ On Energetic New Track With Big Freedia & Boyfriend

News | Jun 22, 2023, 3:00 AM PDT

Lil Wayne Recalls Hilarious Skateboard Stories Involving Meek Mill & Drake

Lil Wayne Recalls Hilarious Skateboard Stories Involving Meek Mill & Drake

News | Jun 15, 2023, 5:00 PM PDT

Birdman Once Chewed Out Lil Wayne For Always Rapping Like JAY-Z

Birdman Once Chewed Out Lil Wayne For Always Rapping Like JAY-Z

News | Jun 14, 2023, 2:15 PM PDT

Lil Wayne Got Curved By Ja Morant After Offering To 'Help' Him

Lil Wayne Got Curved By Ja Morant After Offering To 'Help' Him, Says Skip Bayless

News | Jun 14, 2023, 6:30 AM PDT

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Nicki Minaj Pens Heartfelt Message To Lil Wayne After Greatest Female Rapper Praise

Nicki Minaj Pens Heartfelt Message To Lil Wayne After Greatest Female Rapper Praise

News | Jun 12, 2023, 4:30 AM PDT

Lil Wayne Names His Only Worthy Verzuz Opponent

Lil Wayne Names His Only Worthy Verzuz Opponent

News | Jun 10, 2023, 9:00 AM PDT

Lil Wayne Admits He Barely Remembers 'Tha Carter III': 'It Holds No Significance To Me'

Lil Wayne Admits He Barely Remembers 'Tha Carter III': 'It Holds No Significance To Me'

News | Jun 9, 2023, 1:15 PM PDT

Lil Wayne Ranks Kobe Bryant, LeBron James & Michael Jordan In Order Of Basketball Greatness

Lil Wayne Ranks Kobe Bryant, LeBron James & Michael Jordan In Order Of Basketball Greatness

News | Jun 8, 2023, 6:45 PM PDT

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Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, Ice Cube & More To Join Run-DMC For Epic Hip Hop 50 Show

Snoop Dogg, Lil Wayne, Ice Cube & More To Join Run-DMC For Epic Hip Hop 50 Show

News | Jun 5, 2023, 12:15 PM PDT

Lil Wayne Supports WGA Strike By Sending Fatburger Truck To Picketers

Lil Wayne Supports WGA Strike By Sending Fatburger Truck To Picketers

News | May 27, 2023, 7:00 AM PDT