- Attends University of Houston, majoring in psychology.
- Names Prince as one of his favorite musicians and biggest influences. Many Lil' Wayne songs contain lyrical references to past Prince hits. More surprisingly, Wayne revealed in an interview that he's also inspired by Kurt Cobain, having been a major Nirvana fan since childhood.
- Has 4 children: daughter, Reginae Carter (b. November 29, 1998) with ex-wife, Toya Johnson and sons, Dwayne Michael "Tuney" Carter III (b. October 22, 2008) with 3rd ex-fiancée, Sarah Vivan, Kameron Samuel Ari Carter (b. September 9, 2009) with 1st ex-fiancée, Lauren London & Neal Carter (b. November 30, 2009) with 2nd ex-fiancée, Nivea.
- Is CEO of Young Money records and president of Ca$h Money Records.
- Even though it bears a standard RIAA explicit-lyrics sticker he was unable to curse on his first album, "Tha Block is Hot," because of his status of being a "minor".
- Always refers to Birdman/Baby (Birdman)as his Pa.
- His sixth studio album, the highly-anticipated 'Tha Carter III', sold over one million copies in the US during its first week of release. Therefore, the album was certified platinum by the RIAA and debuted at #1 on The Billboard 200. 'Tha Carter III' is the first album to reach platinum status within a week since 50 Cent's 'The Massacre' in 2005.
- Did a prison sentence for criminal possession of a weapon and marijuana.
- Has a record label called Young Money Entertainment. He structured it on the model of CashMoney.
- Currently resides in Houston, Texas, after being displaced by Hurricane Katrina. (2005)
- Suffers from epilepsy.
- Records for Ca$h Money/Universal Records.
- His music video for the hit song "Lollipop" was filmed at the Maloof brothers multi-million dollar mansion in the Southern Highlands Golf Club in Las Vegas. The Maloof brothers among many are owners of the Palms Casino and Resort and the Sacramento Kings.
- His estimated net worth is $135 million.
- Running his label, Young Money Entertainment (June 2005)
- Released his latest Carter album to huge sales, all the while building up his record label. (August 2011)
- His favorite sports teams are the Boston Red Sox, Green Bay Packers, and Los Angeles Lakers.
- Engaged to Trina from September 2005 to November 2006.
- Was once a member of the group the Hot Boys.
- Working on his 5th album, "Tha Carter 2." (June 2005)
- Engaged to Nivea from December 11, 2002 to August 2003 & from June 9, 2009 to July 2010.
- Friends with Kobe Bryant.
- Released his sixth album 'Tha Carter III' after much anticipation and hype. (June 2008)
- Has consistently built up his 'Carter' series of albums, including a Mr. Carter EP.
- Boyfriend of model Denise Bidot [June 2020].
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