American rapper (born 1982) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September 27, 1982),[2] known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. He is often regarded as one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation, as well as one of the greatest rappers of all time.[3] Born and raised in New Orleans, he was discovered by hometown rapper Birdman in 1993 and signed with his record label, Cash Money Records, at age eleven.[4][5] He emerged as the flagship artist of the label in the following years until his departure in June 2018.[6]
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Born | Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. September 27, 1982 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
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Education | University of Phoenix |
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Years active | 1991–present |
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Children | 4 |
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Website | thacar |