Purely History on Instagram: "You can feel the pain 😢 Lil Wayne, born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. on September 27, 1982, in New Orleans, is one of the most influential rappers in modern hip hop. He started his career as a child artist, joining Cash Money Records at just 9 years old. By his teenage years, he was a member of the Hot Boys, a rap group that helped put Southern hip hop on the map. His 2008 album Tha Carter III made him a global star, featuring hits like “Lollipop,” “A Milli,” a