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Lil Wayne is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record executive, and entrepreneur, widely regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop artists of his generation. Born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. in New Orleans, Louisiana, Lil Wayne began rapping as a child. He joined Cash Money Records at age 11 as part of the group Hot Boys. His solo career exploded with albums like 'Tha Carter' series, characterized by prolific output, unique vocal style, and mixtape dominance. He founded Young Money Entertainment, launching careers like Drake and Nicki Minaj. Wayne has won multiple Grammy Awards and sold millions of records worldwide.

• At age 12, Lil Wayne accidentally shot himself in the chest with his mother's gun; he later claimed the incident led him to take rap more seriously.
• He served an 8-month prison sentence at Rikers Island in 2010 for criminal possession of a weapon, during which his album 'I Am Not a Human Being' was released.
• Wayne is known for his incredibly prolific output, releasing numerous mixtapes (like the iconic 'Dedication' and 'Da Drought' series) alongside official albums, often recording multiple songs daily.
• His unique vocal style, characterized by distinctive metaphors, similes, and a raspy delivery, became highly influential and widely imitated.
• He survived a near-fatal seizure in 2013, later attributing it to drinking too much 'sizzurp' (codeine-based drink) mixed with other substances; he claimed doctors told him he had 'three seizures and his heart stopped three times'.
• Wayne engaged in a protracted and highly publicized legal battle with Cash Money Records co-founder Birdman (Bryan Williams) over unpaid royalties and the release of his long-delayed album 'Tha Carter V', which was eventually released in 2018 after years of litigation.