Lil Wayne, whose full name is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., was born on September 27, 1982, in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, and is 43 years old. He is an American rapper, songwriter, record executive and entrepreneur who became one of the most influential figures in modern hip-hop. Lil Wayne began recording music professionally as a child with Cash Money Records and later became a key member of the Hot Boys. His breakthrough as a solo artist came through albums such as Tha Carter and Tha Carter II, followed by the massive success of Tha Carter III. Known for his distinctive voice, dense wordplay, punchlines and prolific output, Lil Wayne has released numerous albums, mixtapes and collaborations throughout his career.
Quick Facts
Full Name: Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.
Date of Birth: September 27, 1982
Age: 43
Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Nationality: American
Profession: Rapper, songwriter, record executive, entrepreneur
Genres: Hip-hop, Southern hip-hop, trap, pop-rap
Active Since: 1995
Lil Wayne Songs
Lil Wayne has one of the largest catalogs in hip-hop, spanning studio albums, collaborative projects, mixtapes and guest appearances. His discography includes the Tha Carter series, Tha Block Is Hot, 500 Degreez, Lights Out, Rebirth, I Am Not a Human Being, Funeral and Tha Carter VI, alongside influential mixtape series such as Dedication, Da Drought, No Ceilings and Sorry 4 the Wait. His collaborations have included Drake, Nicki Minaj, Eminem, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, 2 Chainz, Future and many other artists.
Complete Unique Lil Wayne Song List
- Tha Block Is Hot
- Respect Us
- Drop It Like It’s Hot
- Loud Pipes
- I Need a Hot Girl
- Get Off the Corner
- Shine
- Everything
- F*** tha World
- Bird in a Cage
- Fly to the Sky
- Catch That Dough
- Lights Off
- Earthquake
- Way of Life
- Gangsta and Pimps
- Get Down
- Cannon
- Fireman
- Hustler Musik
- Receipt
- Shooter
- Best Rapper Alive
- Lock & Load
- Oh No
- Tha Mobb
- Carter II
- Money on My Mind
- Hustler Musik
- Weezy Baby
- A Milli
- Mr. Carter
- Comfortable
- Dr. Carter
- Phone Home
- Tie My Hands
- Mrs. Officer
- Let the Beat Build
- Shoot Me Down
- Lollipop
- La La
- Pussy Monster
- You Ain’t Got Nuthin
- DontGetIt
- 3 Peat
- Got Money
- Prom Queen
- Drop the World
- Knockout
- On Fire
- Da Da Da
- Ground Zero
- Paradice
- I’m Single
- Right Above It
- Bill Gates
- MegaMan
- 6 Foot 7 Foot
- How to Love
- She Will
- Mirror
- Blunt Blowin
- John
- President Carter
- MegaMan
- Nightmares of the Bottom
- So Special
- How to Hate
- Interlude
- It’s Good
- Abortion
- How to Love Remix
- IANAHB
- Curtains
- Days and Days
- Gunwalk
- No Worries
- Back to You
- Trigger Finger
- Beat the Shit
- Rich as F***
- Trippy
- Love Me
- Romance
- God Bless Amerika
- Wowzerz
- Hello
- Lay It Down
- Hot Revolver
- My Homies Still
- Shit Stains
- Believe Me
- Krazy
- Grateful
- Mrs. Lonely
- Glory
- You Song
- Mona Lisa
- Don’t Cry
- Uproar
- Dedicate
- Let It Fly
- Can’t Be Broken
- Dark Side of the Moon
- What About Me
- Open Letter
- Famous
- Problems
- Dope Niggaz
- Hittas
- Took His Time
- Open Safe
- Start This Shit Off Right
- Demon
- Mess
- Dope New Gospel
- Perfect Strangers
- Used 2
- Let It All Work Out
- Funeral
- Mahogany
- Mama Mia
- I Do It
- Dreams
- Stop Playin With Me
- Clap for Em
- Bing James
- Not Me
- Trust Nobody
- Know You Know
- Wild Dogs
- Harden
- I Don’t Sleep
- Ball Hard
- Bastard
- Get Outta My Head
- Wayne’s World
- Harden
- Kant Nobody
- Kat Food
- Act Up
- Birds
- Slip
- Tuxedo
- To the Bank
- Chanel No. 5
- No New Bitches
- Tity Boi
- Good Morning
- King Carter
- Welcome to Tha Carter
- Bells
- Hip-Hop
- Sharks
- Banned From NO
- The Days
- Cotton Candy
- Flex Up
- Island Holiday
- Loki’s Theme
- If I Played Guitar
- Peanuts 2 N Elephant
- Rari
- Maria
- Bein Myself
- Mula Komin In
- Alone In The Studio With My Gun
- Written History
Lil Wayne Albums and Songs
Tha Block Is Hot
Released in 1999, Tha Block Is Hot was Lil Wayne’s debut studio album and introduced the teenage rapper as one of Cash Money Records’ promising young artists. The project established his early Southern hip-hop style and featured appearances from several members of the Cash Money family.
Complete official tracklist:
- Tha Block Is Hot
- Loyal
- I Need a Hot Girl
- Respect Us
- Drop It Like It’s Hot
- Get Off the Corner
- Shine
- Everything
- F*** tha World
- Big-Timer
- Bird in a Cage
- Watch This
- Respect
- Drop It Like It’s Hot Remix
- Young Playa
Lights Out
Released in 2000, Lights Out was Lil Wayne’s second studio album and continued his development within the Cash Money sound. The project helped establish him as more than a child performer and demonstrated his growing confidence as a rapper.
Complete official tracklist:
- Intro
- Get Off the Corner
- Shine
- Hit U Up
- Everything
- No Quitter
- Let’s Go
- Man I Miss My Dawgs
- Gangsta and Pimps
- Big-Timer
- Fuck Wit Me Now
- You Dig
- All for the Game
- What You Need
- Niggaz
- Everything Remix
500 Degreez
Released in 2002, 500 Degreez was Lil Wayne’s third studio album and arrived during an important transition period in his career. The album continued his association with Cash Money while showing the increasingly confident lyrical style that would later define his solo work.
Complete official tracklist:
- Fly to the Sky
- Look at Me
- Way of Life
- Gangsta and Pimps
- Big-Timer
- Where You At
- Lovely
- Let’s Go
- Get Down
- Lights Off
- Young’n Blues
- Fuck You
- Lovely Remix
- Grown Man
- Believe
- What You Need
- 500 Degreez
Tha Carter
Released in 2004, Tha Carter began the album series that would become the centerpiece of Lil Wayne’s career. The project presented a more mature version of Wayne and included songs such as “Go DJ,” “On the Block #1” and “BM J.R.”
Complete official tracklist:
- Tha Carter
- Fly In
- This Is the Carter
- BM J.R.
- On the Block #1
- I Miss My Dawgs
- We Don’t
- On My Own
- Tha Heat
- Walk In
- Get Down
- Snitch
- Hoes
- Only Way
- Earthquake
- Ain’t That a Bitch
- Walk Out
- Walk In
- Go DJ
- BM J.R. Remix
Tha Carter II
Released in 2005, Tha Carter II was a major turning point for Lil Wayne and strengthened his reputation as one of the most technically creative rappers in the game. Songs such as “Fireman,” “Hustler Musik” and “Best Rapper Alive” became central to his rise toward mainstream dominance.
Complete official tracklist:
- Tha Mobb
- Fly In
- Money on My Mind
- Best Rapper Alive
- Fireman
- Mo Fire
- Money
- Best Rapper Alive Remix
- Receipt
- Shooter
- Grown Man
- Hustler Musik
- Hit Em Up
- Carter II
- Weezy Baby
- On the Block #1
- I’m a D-Boy
- Snitch
- Lock & Load
- Oh No
- Get Over
- Fly Out
Tha Carter III
Released in 2008, Tha Carter III became Lil Wayne’s commercial breakthrough and one of the most important rap albums of the late 2000s. It debuted at number one and included major hits such as “Lollipop,” “A Milli,” “Mr. Carter” and “Got Money.”
Complete official tracklist:
- 3 Peat
- Mr. Carter
- A Milli
- Got Money
- Comfortable
- Dr. Carter
- Phone Home
- Tie My Hands
- Mrs. Officer
- Let the Beat Build
- Shoot Me Down
- Lollipop
- La La
- Pussy Monster
- You Ain’t Got Nuthin
- DontGetIt
Official bonus/revised edition material:
- Action
- Tie My Hands
- Don’tGetIt
- Comfortable
- Lollipop Remix
Rebirth
Released in 2010, Rebirth was a major stylistic experiment that saw Lil Wayne incorporate rock and pop-rock influences into his rap music. The album included “Prom Queen,” “On Fire” and “Drop the World,” featuring Eminem.
Complete official tracklist:
- American Star
- Ground Zero
- Da Da Da
- Paradice
- Get a Life
- Drop the World
- Runnin
- One Way Trip
- Knockout
- The Price Is Wrong
- You Know What
- I Am Not a Human Being
- Prom Queen
- On Fire
- Drop the World Remix
I Am Not a Human Being
Released in 2010, I Am Not a Human Being arrived while Lil Wayne was serving a prison sentence and continued the momentum of his highly productive period. The project featured several artists from the Young Money and Cash Money circles.
Complete official tracklist:
- Gonorrhea
- Hold Up
- With You
- I Am Not a Human Being
- Popular
- That Ain’t Me
- Bill Gates
- Right Above It
- Popularity
- La La La
- I’m Single
- What’s Wrong With Them
Tha Carter IV
Released in 2011, Tha Carter IV continued the flagship album series and featured collaborations with Drake, Nicki Minaj, Bruno Mars, Rick Ross, T-Pain and John Legend. The album included major songs such as “6 Foot 7 Foot,” “How to Love,” “She Will” and “Mirror.”
Complete official tracklist:
- Intro
- Blunt Blowin
- MegaMan
- 6 Foot 7 Foot
- Nightmares of the Bottom
- She Will
- How to Hate
- Interlude
- John
- Abortion
- So Special
- How to Love
- President Carter
- It’s Good
- Outro
- I Like the View
- Mirror
- Two Shots
Deluxe edition additional tracks:
- Novacane
- So Special
- How to Hate
- I Like the View
- Mirror
- Two Shots
I Am Not a Human Being II
Released in 2013, I Am Not a Human Being II continued Wayne’s prolific run following Tha Carter IV. The album featured Drake, Future, 2 Chainz, Nicki Minaj, Big Sean, Juicy J and several other collaborators.
Complete official tracklist:
- IANAHB
- Curtains
- Days and Days
- Gunwalk
- No Worries
- Back to You
- Trigger Finger
- Beat the Shit
- Rich as F***
- Trippy
- Love Me
- Romance
- God Bless Amerika
- Wowzerz
- Hello
Deluxe/bonus tracks:
- Lay It Down
- Hot Revolver
- My Homies Still
- Shit Stains
Free Weezy Album
Released in 2015, Free Weezy Album was a free digital project that followed a period of professional tension between Lil Wayne and Cash Money Records. The project included a more experimental side of Wayne and featured artists such as Wiz Khalifa, Jeezy, Cory Gunz and Jon Batiste.
Complete official tracklist:
- Glory
- My Heart Races On
- London Roads
- Melo
- Pull Up
- White Girl
- Pick Up Your Heart
- Living Right
- White Boy
- He’s Dead
- Without You
- Pull Up
- FWA
- We Livin’ Like That
Tha Carter V
Released in 2018, Tha Carter V arrived after years of delays and became one of Lil Wayne’s most anticipated albums. The project featured XXXTENTACION, Travis Scott, Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Ashanti and others.
Complete official standard tracklist:
- I Love You Dwayne
- Don’t Cry — featuring XXXTENTACION
- Dedicate
- Uproar
- Let It Fly — featuring Travis Scott
- Can’t Be Broken
- Dark Side of the Moon — featuring Nicki Minaj
- Mona Lisa — featuring Kendrick Lamar
- What About Me — featuring Sosamann
- Open Letter
- Famous — featuring Reginae Carter
- Problems
- Dope Niggaz — featuring Snoop Dogg
- Hittas
- Took His Time
- Open Safe
- Start This Shit Off Right — featuring Ashanti and Mack Maine
- Demon
- Mess
- Dope New Gospel — featuring Nivea
- Perfect Strangers
- Used 2
- Let It All Work Out
Deluxe edition additional track:
- NFL — featuring Gudda Gudda and HoodyBaby
Funeral
Released in 2020, Funeral became Lil Wayne’s first album of the 2020s and continued his tradition of dense wordplay and prolific songwriting. The album included guest appearances from Big Sean, Lil Baby, Jay Rock, 2 Chainz, Adam Levine and Takeoff.
Complete official tracklist:
- Funeral
- Mahogany
- Mama Mia
- I Do It — featuring Big Sean and Lil Baby
- Dreams
- Stop Playin With Me
- Clap for Em — featuring Big Shit
- Bing James — featuring Jay Rock
- Not Me
- Trust Nobody
- Know You Know — featuring 2 Chainz
- Wild Dogs
- Harden
- I Don’t Sleep — featuring Takeoff
- Ball Hard
- Bastard
- Get Outta My Head
- Piano Trap
- Not Me Remix
- Wayne’s World
- Darkside
- Never Mind
- Harden Remix
- Funeral Outro
Tha Carter VI
Released in 2025, Tha Carter VI became the sixth main installment in Lil Wayne’s signature album series. The project continued the franchise’s emphasis on lyrical performance while bringing together artists from different generations, including Bono, Big Sean, Jelly Roll, 2 Chainz, Mannie Fresh, mgk and Kodak Black.
Complete official standard tracklist:
- King Carter
- Welcome to Tha Carter
- Bells
- Hip-Hop — featuring BigXthaPlug and Jay Jones
- Sharks — featuring Jelly Roll and Big Sean
- Banned From NO
- The Days — featuring Bono
- Cotton Candy — featuring 2 Chainz
- Flex Up
- Island Holiday
- Loki’s Theme
- If I Played Guitar
- Peanuts 2 N Elephant
- Rari — featuring Kameron Carter
- Maria — featuring Wyclef Jean and Andrea Bocelli
- Bein Myself — featuring Mannie Fresh
- Mula Komin In — featuring Lil Novi
- Alone In The Studio With My Gun — featuring mgk and Kodak Black
- Written History
Bonus edition additional tracks:
- Banned From NO (with Nicki Minaj) — Remix
- Momma Don’t Worry — featuring Future and Lil Baby
Lil Wayne Mixtapes and Major Projects
Dedication
Released in 2005 as part of Wayne’s influential mixtape era, Dedication was the first major installment of the Dedication series hosted by DJ Drama. It helped establish the mixtape approach that became central to Wayne’s rise.
Major tracks include:
- Dedication
- Best Rapper Alive
- Georgia Bush
- Get ‘Em
- No Other
- Sports Center
- Scarface
Dedication 2
Released in 2006, Dedication 2 is widely regarded as one of Lil Wayne’s most influential mixtapes. Hosted by DJ Drama, it showcased Wayne’s freestyle-heavy approach and helped establish the “Best Rapper Alive” era.
Major tracks include:
- Best Rapper Alive
- Georgia Bush
- Sports Center
- Weezy Baby
- No Other
- Get ‘Em
- They Still Like Me
- Cannon
- Weezy’s Ambitions
Da Drought 3
Released in 2007, Da Drought 3 became one of the most celebrated mixtapes in hip-hop history. Wayne’s extensive freestyle performances over popular beats demonstrated the lyrical ability that would soon lead into Tha Carter III.
Major tracks include:
- Intro
- Sports Center
- Upgrade U
- Black Republicans
- Seat Down Low
- King Kong
- Ride 4 My
- Dipset
- The Best Rapper Alive
- Don’t Get It
- Barry Bonds
- Upgrade U Remix
No Ceilings
Released in 2009, No Ceilings became another landmark Lil Wayne mixtape and demonstrated his ability to transform existing songs through new verses and arrangements. The project included popular tracks such as “Swag Surf,” “Wasted” and “Kobe Bryant.”
Major tracks include:
- Swag Surf
- Wasted
- Watch My Shoes
- Break Up
- Run This Town
- Ice Cream Paint Job
- Kobe Bryant
- Wayne on Me
- Banned From TV
- The Sky Is the Limit
- Popular
- Throw It in the Bag
Sorry 4 the Wait
Released in 2011, Sorry 4 the Wait was created during a period when Tha Carter IV was delayed. Wayne used the mixtape to maintain his momentum while addressing the album’s postponement.
Major tracks include:
- Tunechi’s Back
- Rollin’
- Throwed Off
- Gucci Gucci
- Marvin’s Room
- Sorry 4 the Wait
- Grove St. Party
- Megaman
- Sure Thing
- Run This Town
Dedication 4
Released in 2012, Dedication 4 continued the famous series with DJ Drama and featured Nicki Minaj, Young Jeezy, Birdman and other collaborators.
Major tracks include:
- Don’t Get It
- Mercy
- Burn
- My Homies Still
- No Worries
- Magic
- So Dedicated
- Green Ranger
Dedication 5
Released in 2013, Dedication 5 continued Wayne’s long-running mixtape relationship with DJ Drama. The project contained numerous freestyle performances and collaborations.
Major tracks include:
- New Slaves
- You Song
- Typa Way
- Fuckin’ Problems
- Started From the Bottom
- Levels
- New World Order
- Trouble
Dedication 6
Released in 2017, Dedication 6 marked Wayne’s return to the series after a multi-year gap. The mixtape featured artists including Nicki Minaj, Gudda Gudda, Euro and Cory Gunz.
Major tracks include:
- Fly Away
- Bank Account
- XO Tour Llif3
- Magnolia
- Family Feud
- Let It All Work Out
- Blackin Out
- 5 Star
- New Freezer
Dedication 6 Reloaded
Released in 2018, Dedication 6 Reloaded expanded the sixth Dedication project with additional freestyles and collaborations. It continued Wayne’s tradition of reworking contemporary hip-hop records.
Major tracks include:
- Bloody Mary
- Family Feud
- Big Bad Wolf
- Bank Account
- Magnolia
- XO Tour Llif3
- King’s Dead
- Life Is Good
No Ceilings 2
Released in 2015, No Ceilings 2 revived the popular mixtape series with a new collection of Wayne freestyles. The project was hosted by Young Money and included several contemporary hip-hop collaborations.
Major tracks include:
- Where Ya At
- Live From the 504
- The Hills
- Jumpman
- Back to Back
- White Iverson
- No Problem
- Wasted
- Destroyed
No Ceilings 3
Released in 2020, No Ceilings 3 continued Wayne’s freestyle tradition with DJ Khaled hosting the project. The A and B sides contained a large collection of new performances over contemporary beats.
Major tracks include:
- Lamar
- BB King Freestyle
- Something Different
- Life Is Good
- Scottie
- The Voice
- Angel
- Seeing Green
- We Paid
- Stop Playin
- Ghetto Rich
Trust Fund Babies
Released in 2021, Trust Fund Babies was a collaborative mixtape with Rich the Kid. The project combined Wayne’s veteran lyricism with Rich the Kid’s trap-oriented style.
Major tracks include:
- Trust Fund
- Headlock
- Feelin’ Like Tunechi
- Shining
- More Than Enough
- Bleedin’
- Admit It
- Who You Know
- Big Dog
- Buzzin
Tha Fix Before Tha VI
Released in 2023, Tha Fix Before Tha VI served as a prelude to Tha Carter VI. The 10-track mixtape included appearances from Jon Batiste, Euro, Fousheé, Cool & Dre and TheNightAftr.
Complete official tracklist:
- Act Up — featuring Jon Batiste
- Birds
- Slip
- Kat Food
- Tuxedo — featuring Euro
- To the Bank — with Cool & Dre
- Chanel No. 5 — featuring Fousheé
- No New Bitches
- Tity Boi — featuring TheNightAftr
- Good Morning
Official Standalone Singles and Major Collaborations
Lil Wayne has appeared on hundreds of official songs by other artists, making his guest-appearance catalog one of the largest in hip-hop. Some of his most notable collaborations include:
- Soldier — Destiny’s Child featuring T.I. and Lil Wayne
- Leather So Soft — Birdman featuring Lil Wayne
- Stuntin’ Like My Daddy — Birdman and Lil Wayne
- Pop Bottles — Birdman featuring Lil Wayne
- You — Lloyd featuring Lil Wayne and The Spit
- Make It Rain — Fat Joe featuring Lil Wayne
- I Can’t Feel My Face — Lil Wayne featuring Juelz Santana
- We Takin’ Over — DJ Khaled featuring Akon, T.I., Rick Ross, Fat Joe, Birdman and Lil Wayne
- Barry Bonds — Kanye West featuring Lil Wayne
- Lollipop — Lil Wayne featuring Static Major
- Mr. Carter — Lil Wayne featuring JAY-Z
- Let the Beat Build — Lil Wayne
- Got Money — Lil Wayne featuring T-Pain
- Comfortable — Lil Wayne featuring Babyface
- Drop the World — Lil Wayne featuring Eminem
- Knockout — Lil Wayne featuring Nicki Minaj
- Right Above It — Lil Wayne featuring Drake
- Miss Me — Drake featuring Lil Wayne
- What’s My Name — Rihanna featuring Drake
- Motivation — Kelly Rowland featuring Lil Wayne
- How to Love — Lil Wayne
- She Will — Lil Wayne featuring Drake
- Mirror — Lil Wayne featuring Bruno Mars
- No Love — August Alsina featuring Lil Wayne
- Believe Me — Lil Wayne featuring Drake
- Truffle Butter — Nicki Minaj featuring Drake and Lil Wayne
- Only — Nicki Minaj featuring Drake, Lil Wayne and Chris Brown
- BedRock — Young Money featuring Lloyd
- Pop That — French Montana featuring Rick Ross, Drake and Lil Wayne
- The Motto — Drake featuring Lil Wayne
- HYFR — Drake featuring Lil Wayne
- Love Me — Lil Wayne featuring Drake and Future
- Bitches Love Me — Lil Wayne featuring Future and Drake
- Sucker for Pain — Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, Imagine Dragons, Logic, Ty Dolla $ign and X Ambassadors
- Used 2 — Lil Wayne
- Believe Me — Lil Wayne featuring Drake
- Seeing Green — Nicki Minaj featuring Drake and Lil Wayne
- What’s Poppin Remix — Jack Harlow featuring DaBaby, Tory Lanez and Lil Wayne
- Uproar — Lil Wayne featuring Swizz Beatz
- Mona Lisa — Lil Wayne featuring Kendrick Lamar
- Let It Fly — Lil Wayne featuring Travis Scott
- Don’t Cry — Lil Wayne featuring XXXTENTACION
- Kant Nobody — Lil Wayne featuring DMX
- Kat Food — Lil Wayne
- Brand New — Tyga featuring Lil Wayne
- S.O.D. — Lil Wayne and others
- The Days — Lil Wayne featuring Bono
- Sharks — Lil Wayne featuring Jelly Roll and Big Sean
- Hip-Hop — Lil Wayne featuring BigXthaPlug and Jay Jones
- Cotton Candy — Lil Wayne featuring 2 Chainz
- Maria — Lil Wayne with Wyclef Jean featuring Andrea Bocelli
- Bein Myself — Lil Wayne featuring Mannie Fresh
- Alone In The Studio With My Gun — Lil Wayne featuring mgk and Kodak Black
Final Wrap-Up
Lil Wayne’s catalog represents one of the most extensive and influential bodies of work in hip-hop, spanning the Tha Carter series, major studio albums, acclaimed mixtapes and hundreds of collaborations. From his early Cash Money releases and the breakthrough of Tha Carter III to Tha Carter V, Funeral, Tha Fix Before Tha VI and Tha Carter VI, his music has continually evolved while maintaining his trademark wordplay, punchlines and unmistakable delivery.
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