Lil Wayne, 1982
Actors · September 27, 1982
Lil Wayne
★ HOW OLD IS LIL WAYNE?
Lil Wayne is 43 years old, born September 27, 1982 in United States · Libra.
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★ LEDE
About
Lil Wayne turned mixtape innovation and rapid-fire wordplay into one of hip-hop's most decorated careers. Born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. in New Orleans, he signed to Cash Money Records at eleven and emerged as the label's flagship artist. Tha Carter III (2008) peaked his run—over one million first-week sales, a Grammy for Best Rap Album, and the number-one single "Lollipop". A Libra born in 1982, he has sold over 120 million records worldwide and founded Young Money Entertainment, which signed Drake, Tyga, and Nicki Minaj.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Lil Wayne (Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.) is an American rapper, singer, and record producer born September 27, 1982, in New Orleans. Discovered by Birdman in 1993, he signed to Cash Money Records at age eleven and became the label's defining artist until 2018. Early in his career, he appeared on the B.G.'z debut True Story (1994, credited as Baby D) and co-founded Hot Boys with Juvenile and Turk in 1997, gaining mainstream traction after Guerrilla Warfare (1999) and the single "Bling Bling".
His solo breakthrough came with Tha Block Is Hot (1999), followed by Lights Out (2000) and 500 Degreez (2003). Tha Carter (2004) and Tha Carter II (2005) both entered the Billboard 200 top five and earned critical praise. Tha Carter III (2008) defined his peak: over one million first-week domestic sales, Best Rap Album at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards, and the number-one hit "Lollipop" (featuring Static Major), plus top-ten singles "A Milli" and "Got Money" (with T-Pain). Rebirth (2010) shifted toward rap rock and received poor reviews; shortly after, he served an 8-month prison sentence for weapon possession. I Am Not a Human Being (2010) dropped during incarceration; Tha Carter IV (2011) followed release, selling 964,000 first-week units despite mixed reception. Later albums—Tha Carter V (2018, 480,000 first-week sales), Funeral (2020, his fifth number-one), and Tha Carter VI (June 2025)—maintained his prolific output.
Carter has sold over 120 million records globally, including 25 million albums and 95 million digital tracks in the U.S., making him a world's best-selling artist. On September 27, 2012, he surpassed Elvis Presley as the male artist with the most Billboard Hot 100 entries (109 songs). His accolades include five Grammy Awards, eleven BET Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, and eight NAACP Image Awards. In 2005, he founded Young Money Entertainment, which signed Drake, Tyga, and Nicki Minaj—reshaping modern hip-hop's roster. A Libra (numerology life path 11), he continues to record and influence the genre as a rapper, singer, and producer.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Lil Wayne was born and raised in New Orleans and discovered by Birdman in 1993 at age eleven. He signed to Cash Money Records immediately, making him one of the youngest signed artists to a major hip-hop label. Before his solo breakthrough, he appeared on the B.G.'z album True Story (1994, credited as Baby D on three tracks) and co-founded Hot Boys (1997) with Juvenile and Turk, gaining traction after their second album Guerrilla Warfare (1999) and appearance on B.G.'s single "Bling Bling".
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Trivia
- On September 27, 2012—his 30th birthday—Lil Wayne became the first male artist to surpass Elvis Presley with the most Billboard Hot 100 entries, reaching 109 songs.
- Tha Carter III (2008) sold over one million copies in its first week domestically, marking the commercial and critical peak of his career.
- He founded Young Money Entertainment in 2005, which signed Drake, Tyga, and Nicki Minaj, reshaping modern hip-hop's landscape.
- He has sold over 120 million records worldwide, including 25 million albums and 95 million digital tracks in the U.S., making him one of the world's best-selling music artists.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 11 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Lil Wayne?
- Lil Wayne is 43 years old (born September 27, 1982).
- When is Lil Wayne's birthday?
- Lil Wayne was born on September 27, 1982.
- What is Lil Wayne's zodiac sign?
- Lil Wayne is a Libra, born September 27, 1982.
- What is Lil Wayne's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Lil Wayne was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is Lil Wayne from?
- Lil Wayne is from United States.
- What does Lil Wayne do?
- Lil Wayne is a actor.
- Is Lil Wayne still alive?
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