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Channel: BEFORE AND AFTER
Date: 27/02/2023

Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September 27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. His career began in 1995, at the age of 12, when he was signed by rapper Birdman, joining Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label. From then on, Wayne was the flagship artist of Cash Money Records before ending his association with the company in June 2018. Regarded as one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation by XXL, he has often been cited as one of the greatest rappers of all time.

In 1995, Wayne was put in a duo with label-mate B.G. (at the time known as Lil Doogie) and they recorded an album, True Story, released that year, although Wayne (at the time known as Baby D) only appeared on three tracks. Wayne and B.G. soon joined the southern hip hop group Hot Boys, with Cash Money label-mates Juvenile and Turk in 1997; they released their debut album Get It How U Live! in October that year. The Hot Boys became popular following the release of the album Guerrilla Warfare (1999) and the song "Bling Bling".

Lil Wayne's solo debut album Tha Block Is Hot (1999) was his solo breakthrough, and he reached higher popularity with his fourth album Tha Carter (2004) and fifth album Tha Carter II (2005), as well as several mixtapes and collaborations throughout 2006 and 2007. He gained more prominence within the music industry with his sixth album Tha Carter III (2008), with first-week sales of over one million copies in the US. The album won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album and included successful singles "A Milli", "Got Money" (featuring T-Pain), and "Lollipop" (featuring Static Major)—the latter being his first single to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

In February 2010, Wayne released his seventh studio album, Rebirth, which experimented with rap rock and was met with generally negative reviews. A month later in March 2010, Lil Wayne began serving an 8-month jail sentence in New York after being convicted of criminal possession of a weapon stemming from an incident in July 2007. His eighth studio album I Am Not a Human Being (2010) was released during his incarceration, while his 2011 album Tha Carter IV was released following his release. Tha Carter IV sold 964,000 copies in its first week in the United States. His twelfth studio album Tha Carter V was released in 2018 after multiple delays. Wayne's thirteenth album, Funeral, was released in early 2020.

Lil Wayne has sold over 120 million records worldwide, including more than 20 million albums and 70 million digital tracks in the United States, making him one of the world's best-selling music artists. He has won five Grammy Awards, 11 BET Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards and eight NAACP Image Awards. On September 27, 2012, he became the first male artist to surpass Elvis Presley with the most entries on the Billboard Hot 100, with 109 songs. Lil Wayne also currently serves as the chief executive officer (CEO) of his own label, Young Money Entertainment.

Lil Wayne top hits:
"Lollipop" (2008): This song from Lil Wayne's sixth studio album, "Tha Carter III," was a massive commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Its catchy chorus and sexually explicit lyrics made it a cultural phenomenon.

"A Milli" (2008): Another hit from "Tha Carter III," "A Milli" was praised for its minimalist beat and Wayne's intricate wordplay. It was a top 10 hit on the Hot 100 and remains a fan favorite.

"6 Foot 7 Foot" (2010): This single from Wayne's ninth studio album, "Tha Carter IV," features a memorable sample of Harry Belafonte's "Banana Boat Song" and showcases Wayne's lyrical skills. It was a top 10 hit on the Hot 100.

"Loyal" (2014): This collaboration with Chris Brown and Tyga was a chart-topping hit that blended Wayne's rap verses with Brown's smooth vocals. Its catchy chorus and memorable beat made it a popular club anthem.

"Love Me" (2013): Featuring Drake and Future, "Love Me" was a hit from Wayne's tenth studio album, "I Am Not a Human Being II." Its dark, trap-influenced beat and sexually charged lyrics helped it become a top 10 hit on the Hot 100.

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