Sep 27, 1982 -
Rapper Lil' Wayne was born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr in New Orleans where he grew up.
As a child he met Bryan Williams, owner of Cash Money Records, and signed a contract as part of the group Hot Boys - a group which included Juvenile, Turk and B.G.
Lil Wayne released his first solo cd "Tha Block Is Hot" in 1999. More commercial success followed and reached a peak with the release of "Tha Carter III" in 2008. The album included his first number one single "Lollipop".
Lil Wayne Discography |
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| Year | Album | Includes | |
| 2008 | Tha Carter III | Lollipop; A Milli; Got Money | |
| 2007 | The Leak | (EP) | |
| 2006 | Like Father Like Son | (with Birdman) | |
| 2005 | Tha Carter II | Fireman | |
| 2004 | Tha Carter | Go DJ | |
| 2002 | 500 Degreez | ||
| 2000 | Lights Out | ||
| 1999 | Tha Block Is Hot | ||
Lil Wayne Awards and Accomplishments
| Year | Award | For |
| 2008 | 2008 MTV Video Music Award - Best Hip Hop Video | Lollipop |
| 2008 | Billboard #1 Album - 2008/07/26 | Tha Carter III |
| 2008 | Billboard #1 Album - 2008/07/19 | Tha Carter III |
| 2008 | Billboard #1 Album - 2008/06/28 | Tha Carter III |
| 2008 | 2008 BET Award - Viewers Choice | Lollipop |
| 2008 | Billboard #1 Single - 2008/06/21 | Lollipop |
| 2008 | Billboard #1 Single - 2008/06/14 | Lollipop |
| 2008 | Billboard #1 Single - 2008/06/07 | Lollipop |
| 2008 | Billboard #1 Single - 2008/05/31 | Lollipop |
| 2008 | Billboard #1 Single - 2008/05/03 | Lollipop |
Lil Wayne Official Web Site
