on their single 'Soldier', which was a number three hit. Destiny's Child featured Lil Wayne and T.I. The album sold over 1 million copies and the single 'Go DJ' was a top five hot in the US. It was also the first album cover to feature his now-trademark dreadlocks. The album was considered by many music critics to be a huge leap forward for the rapper. 'Way of Life' was the lead single from the album. Released in 2002, the album featured contributions from members of Hot Boys as well as Mannie Fresh. Two singles were released from the album, 'Get Off The Corner' and 'Shine.' 500 Degreez was Lil Wayne's third album. The album was certified gold but did not achieve the same level of success as his debut album. In 2000, Lil Wayne's second studio album, Lights Out was released. Soon after the release of the album, Lil Wayne also featured on the single 'Bling Bling', along with the other members of Hot Boys, as well as Big Tymers. The rapper was only 16 at the time of its release and the album entered the charts at number three, soon achieving platinum status. Lil Wayne's debut solo album was entitled Tha Block is Hot. A compilation of unreleased tracks recorded in 19 was released posthumously under the title Let 'Em Burn, in 2003, a few years after the band had split. The band released their debut album Get It How You Live! in 1997, followed by 1999's Guerilla Warfare, their major-label debut. Lil Wayne was the youngest member just 15 at the time. Musical Career: Lil Wayne formed the group Hot Boys in 1997, with Turk, Juvenile and B.G., all fellow rappers. Two years later, he dropped out of school, though he did later earn his GED. When he was 12 years old, Carter accidentally shot himself in the chest with a. Carter left freestyle raps on Williams answer machine and the label boss eventually became his mentor and included him on Cash Money-distributed tracks. When he was 11, he met the owner of Cash Money Records, Bryan Williams. He was enrolled in Lafayette Elementary School, on the gifted program and later attended Eleanor McMain secondary School, where he was a member of the drama club. Lil Wayne (born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., ) is an American rapper and member of the group Hot Boys.Ĭhildhood: Lil Wayne was born in Hollygrove, New Orleans, Louisiana.
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