The Lil' Wayne Biography

Biography for
Lil' Wayne

Date of Birth

27 September 1982, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Birth Name

Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.

Nickname

Lil' Weezy
Baby Jr.
Weezy F. Baby
BM Jr.
Birdman Jr.

Height

5' 6" (1.68 m)

Spouse

Antonia Johnson

(14 February 2004 - January 2006) (divorced) 1 child

Trade Mark

Red Bandana in his right pocket or tied on his right arm or leg

Has dreadlocks

Trivia

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.

Where Are They Now

(June 2005) Working on his 5th album, "Tha Carter 2."

(June 2005) Running his label, Young Money Entertainment

(June 2008) Released his sixth album 'Tha Carter III' after much anticipation and hype.