Lil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.
Lil Wayne is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana active since 1995.
- Profession
- Rapper, Songwriter, Record executive
- Born
- September 27, 1982
- Years active
- 1995–present
Early life
Raised in the Hollygrove neighborhood of New Orleans, Dwayne Carter signed to Cash Money Records at age eleven and joined the group Hot Boys.
Career
His "Tha Carter" series, peaking with the diamond-certified "Tha Carter III," made him a superstar, and he founded Young Money, signing Drake and Nicki Minaj.
Major achievements
He has won five Grammy Awards and is among the best-selling artists in hip-hop history.
Legacy
Lil Wayne's prolific mixtape era and punchline-driven style influenced virtually every rapper who followed.
References
Frequently asked questions about Lil Wayne
- What is Lil Wayne known for?
- Lil Wayne is an American rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana active since 1995. Lil Wayne is recognized as a rapper, songwriter, and record executive.
- Where is Lil Wayne from?
- Lil Wayne is from New Orleans, Louisiana.
- When was Lil Wayne born?
- Lil Wayne was born on September 27, 1982, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
- What kind of music does Lil Wayne make?
- Lil Wayne's music spans Hip-hop, Southern hip-hop, and Trap.
- Is Lil Wayne still active?
- Yes — Lil Wayne has been active since 1995 and continues to work today.
- What record labels has Lil Wayne been associated with?
- Lil Wayne has been associated with Young Money, Cash Money, and Republic.
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