Who is Lil Wayne – Age, Family, and Biography?

Basic Information

• Full Name: Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.
• Stage Name: Lil Wayne
• Date of Birth: September 27, 1982
• Age: 42 (as of 2024)
• Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
• Profession: Rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive

Early Life

• Lil Wayne grew up in the Hollygrove neighborhood of New Orleans.
• His parents divorced when he was two years old, and his father abandoned the family.
• He considers his late stepfather, Reginald “Rabbit” McDonald, to be his real father.
• He showed an early interest in music, writing his first rap song at age 8.
• At 14, he dropped out of school to pursue his music career.

Career Highlights

• Lil Wayne signed with Cash Money Records at age 12, mentored by Birdman.
• Rose to fame as a member of the group Hot Boys in the late 1990s.
• Achieved solo success with albums like “Tha Carter III” (2008), which won a Grammy Award and included hits like “Lollipop.”
• Known for his unique voice, prolific output, and influence on the hip-hop industry.
• He has won numerous awards, including Grammy Awards, MTV Awards, and BET Awards.

Family

• Mother: Jacida Carter, who raised him as a single parent.
• Children:
  1. Reginae Carter (born 1998) – with high school sweetheart, Antonia “Toya” Johnson.
  2. Dwayne Michael Carter III (born 2008) – with Sarah Vivian.
  3. Cameron Carter (born 2009) – with actress Lauren London.
  4. Neal Carter (born 2009) – with singer Nivea.

Personal Life

• Lil Wayne has been open about his struggles with mental health and addiction.
• He is also known for his love of tattoos, many of which cover his body and face.

Legacy

Lil Wayne is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in hip-hop. His career spans decades, and he has shaped the careers of many artists under his label, Young Money Entertainment, including Drake and Nicki Minaj.