Lil Wayne

Lil Wayne is a Grammy-winning rapper from New Orleans who first gained fame as a member of the Hot Boys before launching a prolific solo career in the early 2000s. Known for his raspy voice, intricate wordplay, and the groundbreaking *Dedication* mixtape series, he helped bring Southern hip-hop to mainstream audiences and has collaborated with artists ranging from Jay-Z to Nicki Minaj. His cultural relevance comes from his ability to consistently redefine rap through inventive metaphors and punchlines, influencing a generation of lyricists. Fans return to his work for its blend of gritty storytelling and playful bravado, with tracks like "A Milli" becoming anthems that showcase his distinctive flow and creative risk-taking.

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Chris Tucker's Son Reveals to Reginae Carter How Michael Jackson Snuck into a Movie Theater

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(R-L) Lil Wayne and Kid Rock.
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Lil Wayne Keeps It Clean on Kid Rock Collaboration "7 Sins" — Listen Here

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Eminem Shares New Kid Rock Collab, Says It's 'Not About Choosing Sides'

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Kid Rock Moves Eminem Collab From “7 Sins” to “Heal My Faith,” Replaced by Lil Wayne

Kid Rock said Eminem, who has been his friend for nearly four decades, will still appear on his upcoming album 'Halfway to Jesus.'

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Nivea Says She Knew She'd 'Get Through' Leukemia Fight

The R&B singer revealed earlier this year that she was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, which is now in remission.

The Kid Mero wearing a black cap and jacket, and Lil Wayne in a colorful outfit with a hat, performing on stage.
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The Kid Mero Tells Lil Wayne to 'Chill' With the Marriages

The Hot 97 radio host said he saw Weezy in Vegas recently, and the rap icon looked "like [he] needed dialysis."

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Split image. Left: Lil Wayne holding a guitar, wearing a gray hoodie and sunglasses. Right: Anita Baker singing on stage in a black dress with gold accents.
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Lil Wayne Says Anita Baker is His 'First Choice' Singer for His Wedding to Madi Cannon

The 44-year-old rapper also named two more candidates to perform at his wedding to 23-year-old Madi Cannon.

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Lil Wayne and Drake performing on stage; Lil Wayne is shirtless with a red cap, and Drake is holding a microphone, wearing black.
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Lil Wayne Says He and Drake Have 'Whole Bunch of Unreleased Material' in the Vault

Weezy also said he occasionally works up new versions of the unreleased tracks and sends them to Drake.

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Travis Barker Runs Through His GOAT Rappers, Albums and More at ComplexCon in Los Angeles

The blink-182 drummer and Famous Stars & Straps founder named his GOAT rap album, GOAT rapper and more.

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Elle Fanning and Lil Wayne
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Elle Fanning Performs Lil Wayne Lyrics In Her Best Effie Trinket Voice

Her sister, Dakota, went viral in August for rapping his lyrics, too.

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 25: Lil Wayne performs during "Lil Wayne: 20 Years Of Carter Classics" at Bridgestone Arena on September 25, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Lil Wayne Appears to Confirm Engagement to Madi Cannon in Video Message to BG

'Tha Carter VI' rapper confirmed his engagement to Cannon just months after claiming he was single.

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Lil Wayne performs onstage during Tha Carter VI Tour.
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Lil Wayne Says Yankees Made Him Retire Old Young Money Logo

The rapper revealed on the latest episode of his podcast with Craig Carton that the team sent a threatening letter claiming the "YM" mark looked too close to its interlocking "NY."

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Two images side by side: Dakota Fanning in a black and white gown at an event, and Lil Wayne with dreadlocks playing a guitar on stage.
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Dakota Fanning Says Lil Wayne Reached Out After Seeing Her Rap Classic 'No Ceilings' Track

"He loved it," Fanning said amid Emmys hoopla on Monday.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 27: Master P speaks during the BET Awards 2026 Media House at Hudson Loft on June 27, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. 

CLARKSTON, MICHIGAN - JULY 24: Lil Wayne performs during his Tha Carter VI Tour at Pine Knob Music Theatre on July 24, 2026 in Clarkston, Michigan.
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Master P Once Again Says Lil Wayne Should Have Performed at Super Bowl LIX: ‘It’ll Come Back'

Master P thinks the opportunity will "come back" for New Orleans music legends.