Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. (born September 27, 1982), better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. At the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.’z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included rappers Juvenile, B.G., and Young Turk. Hot Boys debuted with Get It How U Live! that year. Lil Wayne gained most of his success with the group’s major selling album Guerrilla Warfare, released in 1999. Also in 1999, Lil Wayne released his Platinum debut album Tha Block Is Hot, selling over one million copies in the U.S.

Was once a member of the group the Hot Boys.
Records for Ca$h Money/Universal Records.
Has a daughter named Regginae.
Has a record label called Young Money Entertainment.
He has made 4 albums as of 2004.
Even though it bears a standard RIAA explicit-lyrics sticker he was unable to curse on his first album, “Tha Block is Hot,” because of his status of being a “minor”.
Always refers to Birdman/Baby (Brian Williams)as his Pa.
Attends University of Houston, majoring in psychology.
Currently resides in Houston, Texas, after being displaced by Hurricane Katrina. [2005]
Is CEO of Young Money records and president of Ca$h Money Records.
Names Prince as one of his favorite musicians and biggest influences. Many Lil’ Wayne songs contain lyrical references to past Prince hits. More surprisingly, Wayne revealed in an interview that he’s also inspired by Kurt Cobain, having been a major Nirvana fan since childhood.
His music video for the hit song “Lollipop” was filmed at the Maloof brothers multi-million dollar mansion in the Southern Highlands Golf Club in Las Vegas. The Maloof brothers among many are owners of the Palms Casino and Resort and the Sacramento Kings.
His sixth studio album, the highly-anticipated ‘Tha Carter III’, sold over one million copies in the US during its first week of release. Therefore, the album was certified platinum by the RIAA and debuted at #1 on The Billboard 200. ‘Tha Carter III’ is the first album to reach platinum status within a week since 50 Cent’s ‘The Massacre’ in 2005.
Did a prison sentence for criminal possession of a weapon and marijuana.