His second album, Lights Out, was released in 2000, and failed to attain the level of success achieved by his debut but was certified gold by RIAA. The album earned Carter a 1999 Source magazine nomination for “Best New Artist”, and also became a Top Ten hit. It debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200 and was later certified platinum by the RIAA. At age 14, Carter was the youngest member at the time.ġ999–2004: Tha Block Is Hot, Lights Out, and 500 Degreez: Carter’s debut solo album, Tha Block Is Hot, was released when he was 17 and featured significant contributions from the Hot Boys. Careerġ997–1999: Career beginnings and Hot Boys: In 1997, Carter joined the Hot Boys along with rappers Juvenile, B.G., and Turk. In the summer of 1991, he met rapper and Cash Money Records co-founder Bryan “Birdman” Williams, who mentored him and encouraged his love of hip-hop Birdman included Carter on several Cash Money tracks, and Carter would often record freestyle raps on Williams’ answering machine. Carter wrote his first rap song at age eight. was born on September 27, 1982, and spent his first few years in the impoverished Hollygrove neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana.
Lil Wayne Net Worth Net Worthĭwayne Michael Carter Jr.
known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record executive, and entrepreneur.