Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. was born on September 27, 1982, and spent his first few years in the impoverished Hollygrove neighborhood of Uptown New Orleans, Louisiana See more

1994–1999: Career beginnings and Hot Boys
After recovering from his self-inflicted gunshot wound, … See more

Lil Wayne is claimed to be "one of the most influential artists in the 21st century" and is many times called as "the greatest rapper of his … See more

Young Money Entertainment
Books
Carter wrote a memoir of his experience in Rikers Island called Gone Til' November: A Journal of Rikers Island that was released October 11, 2016.
Cannabis industry See more

Lil Wayne has cited rapper Missy Elliott as his biggest musical inspiration, saying "she's a huge influence of everything I've ever done". Another one of his major influences is American hip hop group Goodie Mob. In an interview with Genius, Lil Wayne said "I've … See more

Relationships and children
Carter has four children. His first child, daughter Reginae, was born November 29, 1998, when he was 16, to his high school sweetheart … See more

Arrests, incarceration, and presidential pardon
On July 22, 2007, Carter was arrested in New York City … See more