Some surprising facts about Dwayne Michael Carter Jr:
- Lil Wayne is a holder of a Guinness World Record. He has been recognized for having the most entries on the Billboard Hot 100 by a solo artist, with a whopping 110 songs.
- Despite his immense success in the music industry, Lil Wayne has faced numerous personal challenges. When he was only 14 years old, he accidentally shot himself in the chest with a 9mm handgun. He has also struggled with addiction to drugs and alcohol.
- Lil Wayne is an impressive skateboarder. He developed a love for the sport in 2011, and it has become one of his passions. He even founded his own skateboarding company called Trukfit.
- He is a major sports fan and has been seen at basketball games and boxing matches. He’s a devoted supporter of the Green Bay Packers NFL team.
- Lil Wayne has collaborated with musicians from various genres, including country music. In 2018, he appeared on the song “Can’t Be Broken” with country artist Granger Smith.
- Lil Wayne has released 13 studio albums throughout his career, beginning with “Tha Block Is Hot” in 1999, when he was just 17 years old.
- Lil Wayne was a straight-A student in high school and even considered attending college. He received a scholarship offer to the University of Houston, but ultimately chose to pursue his music career instead.
- Lil Wayne is an enthusiastic video gamer and has even worked on designing his own game, “Sqvad Up,” based on his love of skateboarding.
- Lil Wayne has also acted in a few movies and TV shows, such as “Ballers” and “The Carter,” a documentary about his life and career.