Lil Wayne is an American singer, rapper, songwriter, and owner of a record label company. He is a well-known and well-awarded hip-hop artist considered to be one of the all time greatest rappers in the game.
Who is Lil Wayne?
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is a famous American hip hop recording artist who has achieved several feats in the field including winning the prestigious Grammy Award. His parents are Dwayne Michael Turner and Jacida Carter.
Carter was enrolled in the gifted program at Lafayette Elementary School. He later attended Ele anor McMain Secondary School for two years, where he was an honor student and a member of the drama club, playing the Tin Man in the school’s production of The Wiz. After matriculating to Marion Abramson Senior High School, Carter dropped out at age 14 to focus on his musical career.
Starting off as a pro at the age of nine with ‘Cash Money Records’, Wayne became part of the American teenage hip-hop duo, ‘The B.G.’z’ along with rapper Lil’ Doogie. After a couple of years, he joined American hip hop group ‘Hot Boys’ along with Young Turk, Juvenile and Lil’ Doogie, who is now known as B.G.
Eventually, the group’s fame zoomed with its single ‘Bling Bling’ and platinum-selling album ‘Guerrilla Warfare’. He came out with his solo debut album during that time titled ‘Tha Block Is Hot’ which received a platinum certification from ‘Recording Industry Association of America’ (RIAA).
This was followed by a series of other hit and popular albums by the hip hop sensation that not only earned him international fame but also cemented his position among the notable international hip hop artists. He became one of the all-time best selling music artists with a global sale of over 100 million records.
His most remarkable and successful album ‘Tha Carter III’ sold more than one million copies in the US in its first-week and won him the ‘Grammy Award’ for ‘Best Rap Album’. Lil Wayne founded his own record label ‘Young Money Entertainment’.
Talk about his love life and marriage, he was married to his childhood love Toya Johnson. The couple were together in their teens and even had a child together known as Reginae Carter when they were just 19 years of age. At the time, Lil Wayne was a struggling artist. In 2004 after having made hits, he decided to wed Toya. Two years after they divorced. He has three other children, Dwayne III, from radio broadcaster Sarah Vivan; son, Cameron, from actress Lauren London; and son, Neal, from singer, Nivea.
The decorated singer, songwriter and rapper is worth an estimated US$170 million in 2023.
How many houses and cars does Lil Wayne have?
He has four houses; A home in Miami, La Gorce Circle Home, New Orleans Home, and the Louisiana Mansion. Lil Wayne owns a fleet of cars. We are aware of 10 of his luxurious car collection. They are; 2002 Porsche Boxster S, 2008 Cadillac CTS-V, Campagna T-Rex, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Bentley Mulsanne, McLaren 720S Spyder, Aston Martin Vanquish, Mercedes-Maybach 62 Landulet, Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead and Bugatti Veyron.
How much does Lil Wayne make per year?
As per sources, Lil Wayne makes in excess of US$12 million dollars annually. This breakdown has to do with him making a US$1 dollar plus every month from his music and other deals.
What investments does Lil Wayne have?
The fashion merchandise company Trukfit ClothingGKUA Ultra Premium cannabis brandThe record production establishment Young Money EntertainmentBook writing with his memoir titled Gone Til’ November: A Journal of Rikers IslandA sporting franchise Young Money Sports
How many Endorsement deals does Lil Wayne have?
The multiple award winning rapper has endorsements with Electronics and Communication, Speakers and Headphones, Marijuana and Real Estate and Mortgages.
How many Philanthropy works has Lil Wayne supported?
Lil Wayne supports Make It Right, One Family Foundation and The Motivational Edge.
How many businesses does Lil Wayne own?
Lil Wayne owns a number of businesses and has also merged with other companies. His business ventures are Bogey Cigars, Gone ‘Til November, SPECTRE by Supra, Sqvad Up, TRUKFIT, Tunechi Beats by Dre, Wize & Ope, Young Money Entertainment and Young Money Sports.
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