Lil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September 27, 1982), 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. 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. He emerged as the label's flagship artist until his departure in 2018.
Carter is known for his creative lyrical ability—which often uses punchlines, homonyms, word play, and braggadocio. His music often deals with the subjects of wealth, drugs, and sex. His lyrics have been criticized for their controversial subject matter.
Lil Wayne is often described as "one of the most influential artists in the 21st century" and is many times called "the greatest rapper of his generation" as well as one of the greatest rappers of all time. His musical style and usage of autotune influenced modern sound of hip-hop music and its subgenres, especially the development of trap.
Carter is known for his creative lyrical ability—which often uses punchlines, homonyms, word play, and braggadocio. His music often deals with the subjects of wealth, drugs, and sex. His lyrics have been criticized for their controversial subject matter.
Lil Wayne is often described as "one of the most influential artists in the 21st century" and is many times called "the greatest rapper of his generation" as well as one of the greatest rappers of all time. His musical style and usage of autotune influenced modern sound of hip-hop music and its subgenres, especially the development of trap.
Albums (13)
1999
2000
2002
2004
2005
2008
2010
2011
2015
2018
2025