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Lil Wayne is just 36, has achieved celebrity status, enormous wealth, fame, and money, with a net worth estimated at around $170 million in 2019.
Who’s Lil Wayne: Age, Kids, Wife, Career, House, Height
| Title | Description |
| Last Update | 2019 |
| Real Name | Dwayne Micheal Carter Jr |
| Occupation | Rapper/producer |
| Date of Birth | Sept 27th, 1982 |
| Age | 36 |
| Height | 5 ft. 5 Inches (1.65m) |
| Weight | 61kgs |
| Ethnicity | African American |
| Marriage | Divorced |
| Kids | 4 |
| Residence | Miami, FL |
| Citizenship | US |
| Source of Wealth | Music |
| Education | University of Houston Drop Out |
Introduction
Dwayne Micheal Carter Jr., popularly known as Lil Wayne is a talented American rapper whose success story is a true definition of ‘from rags to riches.’ As of 2019, Lil Wayne’s net worth stands at $170 million, making him one of the wealthiest rappers in the world. We will briefly talk about his life, career, net worth, and his rise to become a veteran rapper.
Early Life
Lil Wayne was born in New Orleans on the 27th September 1982 to his mother who was just 19 when giving birth to Wayne. There are little details about Wayne’s father, but it is believed that the dad abandoned him at two years.
Lil Wayne’s childhood was very different compared to how other kids were raised. At just eight, he had enough life exposure and had already released his first rap song. According to USA Today, Lil Wayne accidentally shot himself with a 9mm handgun when he was only 9[1].
Even though Lil Wayne is among the wealthiest rappers in history, his journey to the stardom hasn’t been easy. For one thing, he dropped out at McMain Magnet School at only 14 to focus on his musical career.
He started his music career in Hollygrove, one of New Orleans’ most impoverished neighborhoods, and because of his determination and creativity, he soon created an empire that has stood to date.
Early Career
Carter began rapping at age 8. In 1999, when he was only 15, he joined the Hot Boys where he met rappers Juvenile, B.G., and Turk. Even though Carter was the youngest member of the group at the time, his talent became handy, and he released his debut solo album “The Block is Hot” which increased his fame and fan base.
The solo album reached platinum certification, and following the success, Lil Wayne released a couple of others within a few years that followed.
Since then, Lil Wayne put himself in the global sphere and all songs that he released received a warm reception. To date, Wayne credits Bryan and Slim Williams, founders of Cash Money Records, a label which projected the rapper’s talent.
The talented rapper has also partnered with tons of other celebrities such as Drake, Nicki Minaj, DJ Khaled, Eminem, Rick Ross, Justin Bieber and much more.
Much like other famous rappers such as Eminem and Birdman, Lil Wayne’s early life was filled with personal issues. He had rough teen years where he sold drugs for a brief period and accidentally shot himself in the chest. Luckily, he recovered just two weeks later.
Lil Wayne’s Rise to Fame
After releasing his first solo album, The Block is Hot, in 1999, which received platinum certifications and topped the Billboard charts, Lil Wayne put more efforts in his talents and released two more albums: Lights Out (2000) and 500 Degreez (2002). The two albums were certified gold.
Between 2004 to 2008, Lil Wayne’s fame skyrocketed and he released a series of albums including Tha Carter (2004), Tha Carter II (2005), and Tha Carter III (2008). Each of these three albums had more than one million copies of sales in the U.S. In fact, Tha Carter III won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.
In the year 2008 to 2013, Lil Wayne’s net worth decreased due to his health problems related to epilepsy and legal court battles. Lil Wayne paused his music career, and that dropped his estimated net worth.
Lil Wayne officially resumed his music career in 2016 with a fruitful collaboration with 2 Chainz and his net worth grew again. On the same year, he released his memoir, “Gone Til’ November” which gave readers an insight about his time in prison and his more than a decade music career.
Lil Wayne’s Net Worth 2019 Latest Update
According to Forbes Magazine [2], as of January 2019, Lil Wayne’s net worth stood at $170 million, making him among the richest rappers in the world.
The root of most of Lil Wayne’s wealth is from his music and touring. According to sources close to the rapper, he earns more than $600,000 per show and has more than 50 performances each year.
Even though many criticize his music, Lil Wayne has a firm fan base, and his performances are always filled.
Lil Wayne’s Net Worth By the Year 2019
| Year | Net Worth |
| 2019 | 170 Million |
| 2018 | 150 Million |
| 2017 | 130 Million |
| 2016 | 120 Million |
| 2015 | 90 Million |
| 2014 | 80 Million |
| 2013 | 60 Million |
| 2012 | 52 Million |
| 2011 | 31 Million |
| 2010 | 10 Million |
How Does Lil Wayne Make His Money?
Lil Wayne earns his money mostly through music. His role Models such as Birdman and DJ Khalid have had a significant influence on the rapper’s life. Lil Wayne also earns money outside of rapping in endorsements and businesses.
Apart from singing, he is also a producer, composer, and director. He has directed, and executive produced TV movie documentaries such as“Drake: Better Than Good Enough,” in 2010, documentary “Weezy Wednesdays,” in 2014, and two documentaries with Nicki Minaj, “The Pinkprint Movie” and “My Time Now.”
Endorsement deals and business ventures
Endorsement and business ventures add to the rapper’s net worth. He has got into endorsement deals with Sprint, Mountain Dew, and Beats by Dre. He is also a co-owner of streaming service Tidal. Lil Wayne is also the founder of a clothing line called Trukfit. In 2018, he launched a Young Money clothing line at Neiman Marcus.
Lil Wayne education
Lil Wayne attended Lafayette Elementary School before joining Eleanor McCain Secondary School. He was an honors student at the school, but he dropped out to focus on his music career.
Lil Wayne later thought it was convenient to finish his studies and he joined the University of Phoenix. But balancing academics and music became tough and made him drop out of school again.
Lil Wayne’s Family/Love Life
Lil Wayne’s love life has been so controversial that we can’t tell it all. His first girlfriend was Antonia Toya Carter, and they wedded on 2004. Two years after their wedding, their marriage crashed, leaving the rapper with no sedentary relationship.
From here, the rapper had affairs with different women, including Sarah Vivian, Lauren London, and Entourage. The rapper has been romantically involved with a lot of women over the years, but legally, he is single.
Lil Wayne Children
Lil Wayne has four children, three boys, and one girl. The funny thing is that all his kids are from four different women. Even though all these women have abandoned their children, Lil Wayne is still a present dad to all his children, and he shows them love in equal measure.
Lil Wayne on Social Media
Lil Wayne has an active social media presence on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, where he has millions of followers. He has a massive social media following because of his almost entirely covered with tattoos. People are ready to pay thousands of dollars to see him.
Lil Wayne’s Assets
Lil Wayne has achieved celebrity status; he has wealth, money and fame. As a result, he spends lavishly on luxurious cars, arts, and property. The rapper has a liking for finer items in life, including his fleet of automatic which includes:
- A $1.7 million Bugatti Veyron
- A $500,000 Rolls Royce
- A $300,000 Bentley
His luxurious assets don’t stop there. The rapper also has lavish spending in real estate portfolio in assets such as a 10,000-square-foot New Orleans mansion estimated to be worth $1.7 million.
Awards and Achievements
Lil Wayne’s talent and hard work have given him tons of awards and achievements. The rapper has managed to receive dozens of various music awards such as ET Awards, Billboard Music Awards, Grammy Awards, MTV Video Awards, and Teen Choice Awards.
Below are some of the notable highlights and awards of Lil Wayne’s career:
- BET Awards – Best Male Hip Hop Artist (2009)
- BET Hip Hop Awards – MVP of the Year (2008)
- BET Hip Hop Awards – Lyricist of the Year (2008)
- Billboard Music Awards – Top Rap Album (I Am Not A Human Being, 2011)
- Billboard Music Awards – Best Male Artist (2012)
- Billboard Music Awards – Best Rap Artist (2012)
- BMI Awards – Urban Songwriter of the Year (2009, 2010)
- Grammy Awards – Best Rap Album (The Carter III, 2009)
- Source Awards – Best New Artist (2000)
Final Words
Lil Wayne is just 36 and is at the epitome of his music career. He has achieved celebrity status, he has wealth, fame, and money, with his net worth estimated at around $170 million. His wealth ranks with celebrities like Lebron James and Justin Bieber. Even though a lot of people criticize Lil Wayne’s music, he’s worked hard to reach that level of success.
