Lil Wayne

 Dwayne Michael Jr. Also known as Lil Wayne (born September 27 1982), is a popular American rapper and singer. His professional career began in 1995 at 12 years old after he was signed by rapper Birdman who then joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label.From from then on, Wayne was the flagship artist for Cash Money Records before ending his contract with the company in June of 2018. The label has rated him as one of the most influential hip-hop artists of his time by XXL. He is often referred to as one of the greatest hip hop artists of all time.In 1995, Wayne was put in a duo with label-mate B.G. (at the time known as Lil Doogie) and they released an album called True Story, released that year, even though Wayne (at the time referred to as Baby D) only appeared on three tracks. 8. Wayne, B.G. soon joined the southern hip hop group Hot Boys, with Cash Money label-mates Juvenile and Turk in 1997; they launched their debut album, Get It How You Live! In October 1999, the group launched their debut album Get It How U Live! Following the release in 1999 of Guerrilla Warfare (1999), and the single "Bling Bling" The Hot Boys gained popularity.