Lil' Wayne Biography

Fast Facts

• In 2005, he donated $200,000 to help with the rebuilding of his hometown of New Orleans following the destruction of Hurricane Katrina
• With manager and childhood friend Cortez Bryant, co-founded One Family Foundation, a non-profit organization helping at-risk youth develop their talents and skills
• In 2012, he became the solo artist with the most Billboard Hot 100 appearances, surpassing Elvis Pressley
• Founded Young Money Entertainment, bringing in artists like Nicki Minaj, Tyga and many others
• Majored in psychology at the University of Phoenix
• Majored in psychology at the University of Houston
• In 1998, his daughter Reginae Carter was born
• Began rapping at age eight and signed to Cash Money Records at 13, joining the Hot Boys rap group at 15 before releasing solo albums at 17
• Best known for wearing dreadlocks
• International award-winning hip-hop artist
• Before switching to rap music, he starred in his school's production of the play "The Wiz․"
• Got his nickname "Tunechi" from his grandmother when he was 14 years old
• In his younger days, he played the cymbals in his school's marching band