Lil Wayne is one of the biggest hip hop acts who have effectively dominated the late 20th-century era to the 21st century. As an artist, executive, producer, and entrepreneur, Lil Wayne’s influence in the hip hop sphere and the black community knows no bounds. Here is a quick look at his biography, net worth, and investments.
- Biography
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., popularly known as Lil Wayne, was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A, on September 27, 1982. He wrote his first rap song at the age of eight and was later on mentored by Cash Money Records’ owner, Bryan Williams by the age of 11.
By the age of 13, he was officially signed to Cash Money Records, making him the youngest member of the label. since then, it has been one of a remarkable ride for Lil Wayne.
With over 100 million records sold, which includes over 15 million albums and 37 million digital tracks in the United States, Lil Wayne is one of the best selling music artists in the world. His musical accolades also include five Grammy Awards, 11 BET Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards and eight NAACP Image Awards.
- Net Worth & Investments
Arguably, Lil Wayne,s net worth sits at $120 million. The bulk of the net worth comes from his music sales, his production skills, and his executive role as the CEO of Young Money Entertainment.
For his investments, He has his own clothing line Trukfit and has also inked a huge deal with Pepsi’s Mountain Dew which is said to be a multimillion-dollar deal.
