Lil Wayne
American rapper (born 1982)
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Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. Rooted in Southern hip-hop, he is regarded as one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation, and widely considered one of the greatest rappers of all time. Known for his creative lyrical ability—which often uses punchlines, homonyms, word play—and braggadocio, his music often deals with the subjects of wealth, drugs, and sex. Born and raised in New Orleans, he was discovered by hometown rapper Birdman in 1993 and signed with the latter's record label, Cash Money Records, at age eleven. He emerged as the flagship artist of the label in the following years until his departure in June 2018.
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Lil Wayne Gives Kendrick Lamar Greenlight to 'Kill It' at Super Bowl 59Lil Wayne's ick over getting "snubbed" for Super Bowl 59 in his New Orleans hometown seems to have blown over ... Wayne is now cheering on Kendrick Lamar to have a helluva halftime show!!! Skip Bayless..TMZ.com - Published | |
Big Sean Says He Already Bought Super Bowl Tickets, Lions Are A Lock To Make ItWhile we don't know if Lil Wayne will be making an appearance at the Super Bowl in his hometown of New Orleans, we do know another big-time rapper will be in attendance -- Big Sean -- who tells TMZ..TMZ.com - Published | |
NLE Choppa Stars & Directs Remake of Snoop & Dr. Dre Film, With Lil Wayne, SukihanaNLE Choppa has added movie director to his résumé -- by remaking Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg's car wash comedy "The Wash" with the help of Lil Wayne and social media influencers!!! The "Shotta Flow"..TMZ.com - Published | |
Big Freedia Says New Orleans Sad for Lil Wayne, Hopes for Super Bowl CameoEven Big Freedia admitted their bounce lost some of its spring when Lil Wayne was snubbed and denied the headline halftime spot in his hometown New Orleans Super Bowl ... and turns out the entire city..TMZ.com - Published | |
Lil Wayne Breaks Silence on Super Bowl Halftime Show Snub, 'It Broke Me'Lil Wayne is speaking out after not being selected to perform at the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show ... and he's not mincing words -- the snub has left him devastated. Wayne took to IG on Friday morning..TMZ.com - Published | |
TMZ TV Hot Takes: Jennifer Lopez and Matt Damon, Lil Wayne, Joey ChestnutJennifer Lopez is getting deep with Matt Damon, Lil Wayne fans are upset at a snub, and Joey Chestnut is pounding brats ... all this on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes. First up on "TMZ Live," Harvey and..TMZ.com - Published | |
Big Boy Stunned Kendrick Lamar Got Super Bowl Halftime Show Over Lil WayneBig Boy is baffled Kendrick Lamar was chosen to perform the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show over Lil Wayne ... saying there was an obvious decision here that was not made. We caught up with the radio..TMZ.com - Published | |
Charlamagne Tha God Salutes Jay-Z, Roc Nation For Taylor Swift-Less Super Bowl HalftimeCharlamagne Tha God thinks people need to lay off Jay-Z and Roc Nation for selecting Kendrick Lamar over Lil Wayne for the Super Bowl 59 halftime show in New Orleans ... and start congratulating them..TMZ.com - Published | |
Birdman Backs Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Drake, Calls Roc Nation 'P****'Nicki Minaj won't have to go at Jay-Z all by her lonesome ... Birdman has entered the Super Bowl LIX chat, and he has some tough talk toward the Roc Nation boss!!! Much fuss has been made about..TMZ.com - Published | |
Nicki Minaj Rips Jay-Z for Favoring Kendrick Lamar Over Lil Wayne, DrakeNicki Minaj has joined the 20 v 1 against Jay-Z after he awarded the New Orleans-hosted Super Bowl LIX halftime honors to Kendrick Lamar instead of Lil Wayne ... and Queen Barb is spewing all sorts of..TMZ.com - Published | |
Lil Wayne Fans Say He Should Be Super Bowl 59 Headliner, Not Kendrick LamarKendrick Lamar's taking the stage at the next Super Bowl, but not everyone's stoked about it -- 'cause some wanted hometown favorite Lil Wayne in New Orleans next year. Here's the deal ... this..TMZ.com - Published | |
Flau'jae Johnson Wants To Collab W/ Adele, Win Grammy AwardFlau'jae Johnson isn't interested in being called an athlete who raps ... the LSU national champion and artist behind the hit track with Lil' Wayne says her goals are far loftier -- as in Adele..TMZ.com - Published | |
Lovers and Friends Festival Canceled Due to Severe Weather in Las VegasEven Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Usher, Alicia Keys, Snoop Dogg, and Lil Wayne's combined star power isn't enough to outshine Mother Nature -- who just forced Lovers & Friends Festival organizers to..TMZ.com - Published | Drake and Lil Wayne Spotted Rapping Lyrics From Teleprompter On 'Blur' TourLil Wayne gave fans an extra treat by popping up at one of Drake's recent shows, but onlookers in the audience noticed the dynamic duo getting an onstage assist ... from a teleprompter! Weezy was..TMZ.com - Published |
TMZ TV Recap: The Rock's Catchphrases, Lil Wayne Lakers, Billy McFarlandAnother weekend is coming to a close, and a new week is among us ... and we talked about a lot on TV. Starting out with "TMZ Live," Harvey and Charles discussed the disaster seen 'round the world --..TMZ.com - Published | Lil Wayne Confrontation With Lakers Security Guard Caught On VideoTMZ Sports has obtained video of the confrontation Lil Wayne had with a Lakers security guard on Thursday night ... and you can see he was so upset over the interaction, he bolted from the game..TMZ.com - Published |
Lil Wayne Says He Was 'Treated Like S***' At Lakers Game, 'F*** Em'Lil Wayne says he was "treated like s***" at the Lakers game on Thursday night ... and he's so pissed over what went down, it seems he's ready to cut ties with his beloved squad. It's not quite clear..TMZ.com - Published | Kevin Gates Agrees Drake Gets 'Lightskin Hate,' Addresses Viral Zaddy PicLil Wayne's controversial comment about Drake getting unfair treatment as a light-skinned lad isn't all that controversial ... at least, from Kevin Gates' viewpoint. As a fellow delegate of the..TMZ.com - Published |
Lil Wayne Sued For Assault and Battery Over Alleged Gun ThreatLil Wayne is being dragged to court a former bodyguard who is suing the rapper after telling cops Wayne allegedly brandished a gun and punched him in the ear. According to new legal docs, obtained by..TMZ.com - Published | Celebrity Scramble -- Guess Who!Behind this "freaky deaky" image is a California native and entertainer who grew up admiring Eminem and Lil Wayne (whom he eventually signed with). He keeps his followers guessing his car's next paint..TMZ.com - Published |
Lil Wayne Disapproves of New Wax FigureLil Wayne agrees with the masses ... a new wax figure with his likeness did a TERRIBLE job capturing his details. An image of a Weezy F. Baby statue from the Hollywood Wax Museum in Pigeon Forge, TN..TMZ.com - Published | 'Let It Rock' Singer Kevin Rudolf 'Memba Him?!New York native and singer Kevin Rudolf was 25 years old when his song "Let It Rock" featuring Lil Wayne became an international banger -- reaching number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 on the..TMZ.com - Published |
Ja Morant Ignored Advice From Lil Wayne After Gun Video, Skip Bayless ClaimsJa Morant gave Lil Wayne the cold shoulder when the rapper tried to lend a helping hand following his recent gun controversy ... so says Skip Bayless, who claims he was given the information from the..TMZ.com - Published | NBA Finals Game 4 Draws Huge Celebs in MiamiThe Miami Heat are on the ropes in the NBA Finals, but their celeb turnout is still top-seeded in the league ... right up there with legendary LA Lakers Showtime. Lil Wayne, Conor McGregor, G-Eazy,..TMZ.com - Published |
Drake Admits Lil Wayne Rapped His Name Wrong When They MetDrake is looking back at his entry into Lil Wayne's Young Money Records camp with fondness -- considering their relationship hit the ground so fast, they didn't even get properly introduced!!! During..TMZ.com - Published | Lil Wayne Says He's Better Than Jay-Z on All-Time Rapper List, Debate EnsuesHip-hop heads have been debating for weeks about a new all-time greatest rapper list that has Jay-Z at #1 -- but now Lil Wayne has entered the chat ... and he says he's the GOAT. Weezy said as much..TMZ.com - Published |
Lil Wayne Can't Remember McDonald's Smells, Only Eats Chef's FoodLil Wayne's revealing his secret to staying lean and fit ... and the main ingredient is steering clear of fast food chains and the gym for the past 20 years!!! Wayne recalls first moving to Miami when..TMZ.com - Published | Rihanna, Drake, Lil Wayne, Kendrick Congratulate LeBron After Record-Breaking GameStar athletes weren't the only ones going crazy for LeBron James after becoming the NBA's all-time scoring leader ... so were A-list celebrities like Drake, Lil Wayne, Kendrick Lamar, and one of his..TMZ.com - Published |
Lil Wayne Finds Buyer for $28 Million Miami MansionLil Wayne's former dream home in one of Miami's most exclusive neighborhoods is officially off the market, meaning Weezy's officially pulling outta South Florida ... TMZ Hip Hop has learned. The YMCMB..TMZ.com - Published | Drake, Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz Perform at Club LIV for Stevie J BirthdayMiami's Club LIV was the location for a Young Money-sanctioned movie last night ... with Lil Wayne, Drake and 2 Chainz all gracing the stage to celebrate the birthday of DJ Stevie J!!! Drake was..TMZ.com - Published |
Lil Wayne Sued by Chef for Wrongful TerminationLil Wayne fired his personal chef at the drop of a hat, this after she ditched him in Vegas to deal with a pressing family emergency ... so claims the woman in a new lawsuit. Morghan Medlock just filed..TMZ.com - Published | Lil Wayne And Mack Maine Host 150 Kids at Dave & Busters PartyLil Wayne and Mack Maine are putting a big smile on a bunch of teen faces for a Weezy Christmas ... rewarding their hard work with a fun-filled day at Dave & Busters! The diamond-certified Weezy and..TMZ.com - Published |
Lil Wayne Gets 1st Diamond Certification With 'Lollipop'Lil Wayne's signature hit "Lollipop" is now certified DIAMOND by the Recording Industry Association of America ... adding yet another sparkling notch in the Young Money CEO's storied career!!! After..TMZ.com - Published | Lil Wayne Greets Make-A-Wish Kid, Drake At Weezyana FestLil Wayne showered a Make-A-Wish kid with love during his own Lil Weezyana Fest ... capping off a weekend of generosity for the New Orleans-based bash. The Young Money CEO found time to connect with..TMZ.com - Published |
Lil Wayne Lists Miami Mansion For $29 MillionLil Wayne is celebrating 40 years of life today, and apparently wants to shed some serious real estate ... because he just listed the Miami mansion he built in 2017. The Hip Hop megastar is looking for..TMZ.com - Published | Lil Wayne Celebrates 40th Bday with YG, Keith Sweat, Skip BaylessLil Wayne got an early start to his 40th birthday celebration ... with a star-studded birthday party fit for the legendary rapper!!! Sources close to Weezy tell TMZ Hip Hop ... the shindig went down at..TMZ.com - Published |
Drake Calls Lil Wayne & Nicki Minaj Greatest Rappers of All TimeDrake is crowning Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj as the best to ever do it in rap -- and in NM's case, particularly, seems to be throwing a little shade at her contemporaries. The OVO chief was performing..TMZ.com - Published | Lil Wayne Mourns Louisiana Cop Who Saved His Life As A KidLil Wayne is currently mourning Robert Hoobler aka “Uncle Bob” -- the police officer who saved 12-year-old Wayne's life following a suicide attempt. Weezy broke the news of the loss Monday on IG,..TMZ.com - Published |
Lil Wayne Added to BET Awards' Performers ListAdd Lil Wayne to the list of superstar rappers taking the stage for the 2022 BET Awards ... TMZ Hip Hop's learned he'll be performing Sunday. Weezy F. Baby is a late addition to the award show's..TMZ.com - Published | Lil Wayne no longer appearing at festival after being denied entry to UK Lil Wayne will no longer appear at a music festival this weekend after he was banned from entering the UK.Sky News - Published |
Young Money President Mack Maine Calls Out Gillie Da Kid Over Lil Wayne BeefGillie Da Kid is in the crosshairs of Lil Wayne's camp -- all thanks to comments he made about his recent interaction with Weezy. Gillie was on the "It's Tricky with Raquel Harper" earlier last week..TMZ.com - Published | Lil Wayne to perform first UK show in 14 years at Strawberries & Creem festival Rapper Lil Wayne is set to perform his first UK show in almost a decade-and-a-half, after visa issues prevented from previously entering the country.Sky News - Published |
