Lil Wayne
Lil Wayne was one of the Hot Boys, an American rap group associated with Cash Money Records. His debut solo album was, Tha Block Is Hot was released in 1999. The title track was a huge hit. His second album was 2000's Lights Out, followed by 500 Degreez in 2002. In 2004 he released his latest solo album titled " Tha Carter". The entire album was freestyled. Lil Wayne is also noted as being the youngest of the Hot Boys, 16 at the time of their debut. Even more noteworthy, most young rappers of teenage years perform bubble gum rap until at least their 20's. Lil Wayne, however, performed gangsta rap in the strictest sense since an early age. Because of his impressive lyrical talents, he continues to sell records with ease. Lil' Wayne's latest CD features the hit single "Go DJ". He has also been featured on 3LW's "Neva Get Enuf" and Destiny's Child's "Soldier".
He was signed at the age of eleven by Cash Money CEO Brian "Baby" Williams. He was discovered while at an event with friend Lil Slim.
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