Lil Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., 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.
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- New Orleans
- Educated at
- University of HoustonMarion Abramson High SchoolEleanor McMain Secondary School
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1982
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