Lil Wayne
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Lil Wayne is an American Hip-hop and Grammy-nominated rapper. He is also known as the president of the New Orleans-based record label Cash Money Records and Young Money Entertainment.
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About
Lil Wayne was born Dwayne Michael Carter on September 27, 1982 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He came from a poverty-stricken famiy and criminal-infested society at Hollygrove section of New Orleans, which is part of the 17th Ward.
His biological father died when he was only 16, and came his biggest influence in music, his stepfather, Reginald Carter whom Wayne's series of "Carter" album was named after. His first contact with hip-hop was listening to local Cash Money artist such as Pimp Daddy and U.N.L.V. where after, he started performing gigs at the block parties. At one time, his performance caught the attention of Lil Slim who gave his contact information to Wayne and soon started to audition. His freestyling abilities impressed owners Brian "Baby" Williams and Ronald "Slim" Williams.
At first they were still hesistant on signing the 11-year old Wayne. But when he started recording freestyles on Baby's answering machine that haunted the offices everyday, Baby saw so much engagement on the rapper. He would then signed him and hooked up with a newcomer Lil' Doggie who would form the famous B.G.'z. Group that released their first and only album "True Story" on 1995. By this time, Wayne has to dropped out of school to focus his career in music.
By 1997, Wayne decided to form the Hot Boys along with Juvenile, Turk, and B.G.. The group released their debut album "Get It How You Live" where it garnered instant success throughout the south and midwest. It was on 1999 that Wayne decided to go solo releasing her debut album Tha Block is Hot which was Certified Platinum. His solo career was a follow through of the successes he created when he was still with his pervious groups.
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
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| 2006 | Billboard Music Award | Nominated for Rap Album of the Year for "Tha Carter II" |
| 2006 | BET Hip-Hop Award | Nominated for Hip-Hop MPV of the Year |
| 2006 | Grammy Award | Nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "Soldier" |
| 2006 | BET Hip-Hop Element Award | Nominated for Lyricist of the Year |
| 2006 | BET Hip-Hop Award | Nominated for Hip-Hop CD of the Year for "Tha Carter II" |
| 2005 | BET Award | Nominated for Best Collaboration for "Soldier" |
| 2005 | BET Award | Nominated for Viewer's Choice for "Soldier" |
| 2005 | Vibe Award | Nominated for Coolest Collabo for "Soldier" |
| 2000 | Source Award | Nominated for New Artist of the Year, Solo |
Certifications
| Year | Album | Certification | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | The Block is Hot | 2x Platinum | United States - RIAA |
| 2000 | Lights Out | Platinum | United States - RIAA |
| 2002 | 500 Degreez | Gold | United States - RIAA |
| 2004 | Tha Carter | Platinum | United States - RIAA |
| 2005 | Tha Carter II | Platinum | United States - RIAA |
Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | Hot 100 | Hot R&B/Hip Hop | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Fireman | 32 | 15 | Tha Carter II |
| 2006 | Hustler Musik | 87 | 26 | Tha Carter II |
| 2006 | Shooter | - | 97 | Tha Carter II |
| 2005 | Fireman | 32 | - | Tha Carter II |
| 2004 | Bring It Back | - | 47 | Tha Carter |
| 2004 | Go D.J. | 14 | 4 | Tha Carter |
| 2002 | Way Of Life | 71 | 23 | 500 Degreez |
| 2001 | Shine | 96 | 39 | Lights Out |
| 2000 | Get Off The Corner | - | 88 | Lights Out |
News
Tours & Concerts
There are no current tour and concert schedules for the artist.
Announcements
- Lil Wayne will be featured on Outkast's next single, "Hollywood Divorce", from their Idelwild CD. The new song also guest stars Snoop Dogg, and the superstars will be joining forces in a new video to be shot sometime in the next few weeks.
- "Shooter", the single from the album Tha Carter II garnered Wayne critical acclaim from such respected outlets at The New York Times and the video has become a fan favorite at MTV.
Discography
Comprehensive list of the recordings made.
Albums
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Singles
| Year | Title | Album |
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| 1999 | Tha Block Is Hot | Tha Block Is Hot |
| 1999 | Respect Us (feat. Juvenile) | Tha Block Is Hot |
| 2000 | Get Off the Corner | Lights Out |
| 2001 | Shine (feat. Mack 10, Mikkey, and Baby) | Lights Out |
| 2001 | Everything | Lights Out |
| 2002 | Way of Life (feat. Big Tymers and TQ) | 500 Degreez |
| 2002 | Where You At | 500 Degreez |
| 2004 | Go DJ | Tha Carter |
| 2004 | Bring It Back (feat. Mannie Fresh) | Tha Carter |
| 2005 | Fireman | Tha Carter II |
| 2006 | Hustler Musik | Tha Carter II |
| 2006 | Shooter (feat. Robin Thicke) | Tha Carter II |
| 2006 | Stuntin' Like My Daddy | Like Father, Like Son |
| 2006 | Leather So Soft (Birdman & Lil' Wayne) | Like Father, Like Son |
Compilations & Live Releases
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Other artists
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Influences
Contemporaries
Trivia
- Lil Wayne was recruited by the Boyz N Da Hood. But due to scheduling conflicts involving promotion of Tha Carter II, he was never formally named an active member of the group. He still maintains a very good relationship with the group recording new tracks with them often.
- Lil Wayne was arrested on charges of possession of less than 1 ounce of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance on August 14, 2006. But was later released from Georgia's Fulton County Jail on $11,000 bond.
