Lil Wayne

He is frequently referred to as Lil Wayne's father, but he is more of a surrogate father, having taken the young rapper under his wing and signing him to his label when Wayne was 12.

SOHH.com Dailies 2009

As Dwayne Carter that's his government name, better known as Lil Wayne, prepares for his upcoming incarceration for felony gun possession his recently released CD Rebirth is poised to soar...funny how marketing works in urban music.

Dr. Johnny Benjamin: Lil Wayne and the state of Black America Dr. Johnny Benjamin 2010

As Dwayne Carter (that's his government name), better known as Lil Wayne, prepares for his upcoming incarceration for felony gun possession his recently released CD Rebirth is poised to soar ... funny how marketing works in urban music.

Lil Wayne and the state of Black America 2010

As Dwayne Carter (that's his government name), better known as Lil Wayne, prepares for his upcoming incarceration for felony gun possession his recently released CD Rebirth is poised to soar ... funny how marketing works in urban music.

Dr. Johnny Benjamin: Lil Wayne and the state of Black America 2010

Simon: Russell Brand just called Lil Wayne "mate" and marveled at the fact that he was "losing his trousers"!

Live blogging the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards! | EW.com 2008

Lil Wayne falls just short of 1 million sold, leads BET Hip Hop Award nominees; Mos Def to change name Lil Wayne falls just short of 1 million sold, leads BET Hip Hop Award nominees; Mos Def to change name

The Washington Post: National, World & D.C. Area News and Headlines - The Washington Post David Malitz 2011

The only problem, we just gotta call Lil Wayne first.

Evening Standard - Home 2011

A judge granted a request by the rapper known as Lil Wayne to hold his jail sentence

CNN.com 2010

A judge granted a request by the rapper known as Lil Wayne to hold his jail sentence

CNN.com 2010

A judge granted a request by the rapper known as Lil Wayne to hold his jail sentence

CNN.com 2010