Lil Wayne

American rapper

Born: September 27, 1982

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Overview

Legacy

in 1994—known collectively as the B.G.'z—and they released the album True Story that year, although Carter (at the time known as Baby D) appeared on only three of its tracks.

Breakthrough

then formed the Southern hip-hop group Hot Boys with labelmates Juvenile and Turk in 1997, and released their debut album, Get It How U Live!

Who is Lil Wayne?

Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September 27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. Born and raised in New Orleans, he was discovered by hometown rapper Birdman in 1993 and signed with his record label, Cash Money Records, at age 11. He emerged as the label's flagship artist until his departure in 2018. Carter was initially placed in a duo with another artist signed to Cash Money Records. Carter and B.G. then formed the Southern hip-hop group Hot Boys with labelmates Juvenile and Turk in 1997, and released their debut album, Get It How U Live! The Hot Boys gained mainstream success after the release of their second album Guerrilla Warfare (1999) and their appearance on B.G.'s single, "Bling Bling.

Carter performing at Voodoo Music Experience in 2008
Carter performing at Voodoo Music Experience in 2008
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Historical significance

He is often regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop artists of his generation, as well as one of the greatest rappers of all time. B.G. in 1994—known collectively as the B.G.'z—and they released the album True Story that year, although Carter (at the time known as Baby D) appeared on only three of its tracks. Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive.

Carter performing in concert at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada, January 2009
Carter performing in concert at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada, January 2009
Selected movies: Lil Wayne Full IMDb filmography
The Smurfs 2 2013 · View on IMDb Who's Your Caddy? 2007 · View on IMDb Hurricane Season 2010 · View on IMDb The Carter 2009 · View on IMDb Baller Blockin' 2000 · View on IMDb
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