Dwayne Michael Turner
Dwayne Michael Turner
Lil Wayne was born on September 27, 1982 in New Orleans, Louisiana. He is an American rapper, songwriter, and actor.
His father abandoned the family when he was just a baby. He calls two other men his dads — Birdman, and his stepfather Reginald Carter (known as “Rabbit”).
Born on September 27, 1982
Lil Wayne is an American rapper, songwriter, record executive, and entrepreneur. He was born on September 27, 1982, in improvised Hollygrove neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana.
He grew up with his mother, Jacinda Carter, and stepfather, Reginald “Rabbit” Carter. He considers his stepfather as a father, and even got a tattoo of him.
When he was eight, he discovered his talent and began to rap. He went to Lafayette Elementary School, Eleanor McMain Secondary School, and Marion Abramson Senior High School, then dropped out to concentrate on his music career.
Eventually, he joined the American teenage hip-hop group ‘The B.G.’z’ along with Lil’ Doogie, and later partnered with Young Turk and Juvenile to form ‘Hot Boys’, which became famous with their single ‘Bling Bling’ and platinum-selling album ‘Guerrilla Warfare’.
He is one of the most popular and influential rappers in the world today. Known for his unique style of rap, he is a Grammy Award winner. He is also a businessman and has founded his own record label called ‘Young Money Entertainment’.
Died on January 20, 2017
Sadly, Dwayne Michael Turner passed away on January 20, 2017, at the age of 67. He was a well liked and devoted husband and father who also enjoyed the good life. Despite his yen for gold, he managed to keep a low profile on the home front. The one and only thing that he may have had to put up with was his wife, whom he married as a teeny weeny in a barn. For the best part of 30 years, she was a model for her sex, class and most importantly, her fidelity. Amongst the many gimmicks, she found one that was worthy of her prized possessions, her only child.
Net Worth: $150 million
Lil Wayne is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. He has an estimated net worth of $150 million.
His net worth is primarily from his music career. He earns millions of dollars through album sales, tours, brand endorsement deals, and more.
He has been a successful rapper since his childhood and is now one of the richest rappers in the world. He started rapping when he was twelve years old and joined Cash Money Records.
In addition to his music career, he is also an author. He has written numerous books on a variety of subjects.
He has four children. He has a son named Dwayne Carter III with radio broadcaster Sarah Vivian and a daughter with actress Lauren London. He also has a son with R&B singer Nivea.
Children
Lil Wayne is a rapper, singer, and songwriter who is known for his success in the music industry. He is also a record executive and entrepreneur.
He was born on 27 September 1982 to Jacida Carter and Dwayne Michael Turner in New Orleans, Louisiana. The family was living in the Hollygrove neighbourhood of New Orleans’ 17th Ward when he was born.
After his birth, his mother Cita started to work as a cook to support the family financially.
However, she was not able to provide her son with everything he needed and they had to move to the East New Orleans area.
In 2004, he released his best-known album “Tha Carter”. It earned him gold certification from the RIAA and was one of the highest-selling albums of that year.
The rapper has four children: daughter Reginae from his high school sweetheart Antonia Wright; son Dwayne III from radio broadcaster Sarah Vivan; and two sons, Cameron and Neal, with actress Lauren London.
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