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    • Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September 27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. He is regarded as one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation, and widely considered one of the greatest rappers of all time. Born and raised in New Orleans, he was discovered by hometown rapper Birdman in 1993 and signed wi… See more

    BornDwayne Michael Carter Jr. · September 27, 1982 · New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
    SpouseToya Johnson · (m. 2004; div. 2006)
    Children4
    Early life

    Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. was born on September 27, 1982, and spent his first few years in the impoverished Hollygrove neighborhood of Uptown New Orleans, Louisiana's 17th Ward. His mother, a cook, gave birth t… See more

    Career

    After recovering from his self-inflicted gunshot wound, Carter linked with Christopher Dorsey, a local New Orleans rapper known as B.G., his longtime friend, future Cash Money labelmate and Hot Boys bandmate. … See more

    Artistry

    Lil Wayne has cited rapper Missy Elliott as his biggest musical inspiration, saying "she's a huge influence of everything I've ever done". Another one of his major influences is American hip hop group Goodie Mob. … See more

    Legacy

    Lil Wayne is claimed to be "one of the most influential artists in the 21st century" and is many times called as "the greatest rapper of his generation", as well as one of the greatest rappers of all time. His musical style and u… See more

    Personal life

    Carter met his high school sweetheart Toya Johnson, when he was 15 and she was 14, respectively. After dating on and off for seven years, they married on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2004 and divorced in January 20… See more

    Other ventures

    Carter wrote a memoir of his experience in Rikers Island called Gone Til' November: A Journal of Rikers Island that was released October 11, 2016.
    In December 2019, Carter announced his own canna… See more

    Legal issues

    On July 22, 2007, Carter was arrested in New York City following a performance at the Beacon Theatre; the New York City Police Department discovered Carter and another man smoking marijuana near a tour bus. After t… See more

     
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  2. Lil Wayne - Age, Songs & Facts - Biography

    Jan 20, 2021 · Lil Wayne has been creating music since he was a child in Hollygrove, one of New Orleans' poorest neighborhoods. Lil Wayne started rapping at the age of 8.

  3. Lil Wayne | Biography, Songs, Albums, & Facts

    Sep 23, 2024 · Lil Wayne is an American rapper who was born on September 27, 1982, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is one of the top-selling artists in hip-hop and has won four Grammy Awards and a presidential pardon.

  4. Lil Wayne Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life

    Age: 42 Years, 42 Year Old Males. Family: Spouse/Ex-: Toya Johnson (m. 2004–2006) father: Dwayne Michael Turner. mother: Jacida Carter. children: Cameron Carter, Dwayne Carter III, Neal Carter, Reginae Carter. Born …

  5. Lil Wayne - Age, Family, Bio - Famous Birthdays

    Lil Wayne is a rapper born on September 27, 1982 in New Orleans, LA. He is 41 years old and has five children from different relationships.

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    Lil Wayne was born on Sept. 27, 1982, in New Orleans. He is a rapper, songwriter and producer who has won several Grammys and released multiple No. 1 albums and songs.

  8. Lil Wayne Lyrics, Songs, and Albums - Genius

    Lil Wayne is a rapper from New Orleans, Louisiana, born on September 27, 1982. He has 64 US Hot 100 hits, five platinum albums, and is known for his witty and metaphorical lyrics.

  9. Lil Wayne Biography: From A Young Rapper To Hip …

    Lil Wayne, born on September 27, 1982, is a legendary rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur. Learn about his life, rise to stardom, and enduring legacy in this comprehensive biography.

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