Lil Wayne Net Worth: Lifestyle & Cars
One of the most influential figures in Hip Hop industry Lil Wayne Net Worth is $170 million as an American rapper, record executive, and business personality.
Lil Wayne is often mentioned as one of the greatest rappers of all time.
He was signed as the youngest member of the record label Cash Money Records by fellow rapper Birdman in 1995. Wayne was only 12 at that time.
Wayne was the leading artist of Cash Money Records until signing out of the company in June 2018.
Furthermore, Wayne is one of the bestselling artists of all time, with 120 million records sold worldwide.
More than 20 million physical albums and 70 million digital tracks were sold just in the United States.
We can safely assume how bigger of a star Lil Wayne is.
Besides that, Wayne has gathered five Grammys Awards, four Billboard Awards, 11 BET Awards, eight NAACP Image Awards, and two MTV Video Music Awards.
Apart from that, Wayne became the first male artist to surpass king of pop Elvis Presley with the most entries on the Billboard Hot 100 with 109 songs on September 27th, 2012.
Similarly, Lil Wayne is a prominent entrepreneur. He also served as CEO of his own record label, Young Money Entertainment.
Young Money Entertainment has produced some of the most known faces in the industry, the most popular being Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Tyga, among others.
Early Life
Lil Wayne was born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. on September the 27th, 1982, in the Hollygrove neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
His mother, Jacida Carter, gave birth to him when she was just 19 years of age. His father permanently abandoned the family after a divorce.
After that, his mother married late Reginald “Rabbit” McDonald. Wayne has stated that he considers his deceased stepfather as his real father. In fact, he has a tattoo dedicated to his step-father.
As for his education, Wayne first enrolled in the gifted program at Lafayette Elementary School and later switched to Eleanor McMain Secondary School.
He stayed in school for two years, where he was a member of the drama club and also was an honor student.
Later, he enrolled in Marion Abramson Senior High School only to drop out at the age of 14 to focus entirely on his musical career.
Wayne wrote his first rap song when he was eight years of age. He met his mentor Bryan “Birdman” Williams in the summer of 1991, who encouraged his love for hip-hop.
Wayne almost died because of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in 1994 at the age of 12.
Quick Facts
| Birth Name | Dwayne Michael Carter |
| Birth Date | September 27, 1982 |
| Net Worth | $150 Million |
| Height | 5 ft. 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Place of Birth | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
| Profession | Record producer, Actor, Rapper, Musician, Songwriter, Entrepreneur |
| Education | Marion Abramson Senior High School |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Age | 42 Years Old |
| Wife | Antonia Wright (m. 2004–2006) |
| Parents | Jacida Carter, Dwayne Michael Turner Sr., Reginald “Rabbit” McDonald (Step-Father) |
| Children | Reginae Carter, Cameron Carter, Dwayne Carter III, Neal Carter |
| Nicknames | Lil’ Wayne, D. Carter, Lil’ Weezy, Weezy F. Baby, Baby Jr., |
| Record Labels | Cash Money Records, Young Money Entertainment |
| Favorite Rappers | Jay-Z and Biggie |
| Favorite Fruits | Feijoa, Pineapple |
| Favorite Destination | Phuket, Croatia |
| Favorite Color | Neon Blue, Emerald |
| Favorite Sports | Mixed Martial Arts |
| Horoscope | Libra |
| Body Measurement | 32-26-32 |
| Hair Color | Medium Brown |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Awards Won | Grammy Award for Best Rap Album/ Best Rap Song/Best Rap Performance (2009, 2017), BET Hip Hop Awards, Soul Train Music Awards, Teen Choice Award for Choice Hip-Hop/Rap Artist (2008) |
| Groups | Hot Boys, Squad Up, Cash Money Millionaires, Sucker for Pain, Mirror, Forever, Hot Boys, Squad Up, Cash Money Millionaires, Sucker for Pain, Mirror, Forever |
| TV Shows | “Lil Wayne’s House,” “Growing Up Hip-Hop: Atlanta” |
| Movies | “Baller Blockin’” (2000), “Hurricane Season” (2009), “Hot Boys,” “The Big Tymers” |
| Social Media | Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Spotify |
| Last Updated | December, 2024 |
Net Worth and Income
As of 2024, The American rapper, record executive, and business personality Lil Wayne hold a whopping $170 million net worth.
Music is the primary source of income for the rapper. He has sold over 120 million records worldwide.
As of now, Wayne charges a whopping $650,000 for a single show. He is one of the demanded rappers in the industry.
His tour in 2009 and 2011 earned him at least $94 million. Likewise, reportedly Wayne bagged over $15.3 million in 2015.
Similarly, in 2013 his compilation album Rise of an Empire with Young Money Entertainment kicked off with $53k, and until the end of the year, he pocketed $23 million.
Moreover, his tour “I Am Music Tour” in 2008 grossed approximately $42 million in profit.
Let’s check the earning of Lil Wayne over the years
| Year | Earnings |
| 2020 | $15 million (Average) |
| 2019 | $15 million (Average) |
| 2018 | $19 million |
| 2017 | $16 million |
| 2016 | $14 million |
| 2015 | $15 million |
| 2014 | $23 million |
| 2013 | $16 million |
| 2012 | $27 million |
| 2011 | $15 million |
| 2010 | $20 million |
| 2009 | $18 million |
| 2008 | $13 million |
| 2007 | $12 million |
Apart from these, Lil Wayne also makes money from his social handle.
He has over 13.4 million followers on Instagram and bags decent money posting sponsor posts.
Similarly, Wayne’s channel has over 10 million subscribers and earns about $75k-$150k each month from YouTube.
His videos have amassed over 4 billion views. Quite Impressive.
Besides YouTube and Instagram, Wayne has several digital musics streaming profiles such as Spotify, Tidal, and Apple Music which pay him per stream.
Wayne gets over 26.1 million monthly streamers on Spotify, which generates an easy $150,000 a month.
Apart from his music earnings, Wayne has multiple business ventures which earn him millions of dollars.
He also had his own record label named Young Money Entertainment, which he sold recently, making him tens of millions of dollars.
Net Worth of Lil Wayne in Different Currencies
Let’s have a look into Lil Wayne’s net worth in different currencies, as of December, 2024.
| Currency | Net Worth |
| Euro | € 145,442,140 |
| Pound Sterling | £ 124,767,250 |
| Australian Dollar | A$ 238,360,400 |
| Canadian Dollar | C$ 218,503,550 |
| Indian Rupee | ₹ 12,638,046,500 |
| BitCoin | ฿ 3,487.94 |
Houses, cars, and Watches
Houses
Lil Wayne has tons of luxurious dwellings across the United States.
He has spent a smidgen of his fortune in these lavish houses.
Mansion in Hidden Hills, Los Angeles (Current Residence)
Lil Wayne has purchased a new Farmhouse mansion in Hidden Hills, LA. His new mansion is located just 30 minutes away from downtown LA.
The property spreads over 3.3 acres and boasts all the luxurious amenities.
The neighborhood is famous for numerous A-listed celebrities, including Drake, Jessica Simpson, and Kardashians.
Wayne’s mansion is near to Kylie Jenner’s long-time primary residence and Weeknd’s mansion.
The mansion spans over 12,135 square feet of living space with seven bedrooms and seven full and one-half bathrooms.
The property also features a separate detached guest house with its own driveway. The guesthouse also has its own kitchen and a living room.
The mansion was built in 2019. The mansion has roomy living space, a grand stairway, and a glass temperature-controlled wine cellar.
The designer kitchen is fitted with two islands, marble countertops, and stainless steel appliances.
Almost all the rooms have a huge glass window for natural lights.
The mansion additionally features a home gym, a bar with its own flat-screen TV, state of the art home theater with a starry galaxy-style ceiling.
Additionally, outside of the mansion has a negative-edged swimming pool, a full sports court, and an outdoor kitchen with a barbecue.
Allison Island, Miami Beach, Florida
Lil Wayne purchased this mega-mansion in 2018 for $16.75 million. Located in the posh neighborhood of Allison Island, it can only be accessed by a bridge, making it highly private and remote.
There are floating marbles steps above the water to access Wayne’s front door.
From the inside, it feels like the entire property is floating on water.
The mansion spans over 10,600 square feet of living space with seven bedrooms and eleven bathrooms, all in an open floor layout with a plain white color scheme.
Floor to 22 feet ceiling windows is movable to blend indoor and outdoor.
The kitchen features wooden cabinets and upscale appliances; however, another small kitchen has access to the backyard.
Bedrooms in the mansion cover the upper level of the mansion, each with a private balcony.
Similarly, Wayne’s master suite is stunning with L shaped balcony with an ocean view, a lavish bathroom, and a walk-in closet.
Other amenities of the house include a massive movie theater with a red oak floor, oversized lounges, and an elevator.
Outside of the mansion features a large infinity pool with a cabana pool house with an outdoor kitchen and bathroom.
Also, there is plenty of lounging and dining space with entertainment areas as well as direct access to the ocean.
However, these are not just the house Lil’ Weezy owns. He has an impressive real estate portfolio.
Cars
Did you know Lil Wayne was the first rapper to own a Bugatti?
He has some pretty sick automobiles in his collection that can make any car fanatic drool.
Let’s go.
Mercedes-Benz
Lil Layne has a collection within a collection just like Inception dream within a dream.
Wayne has three Mercedes-Benz in his collection, and two of them are Maybach.
Almost the same price as his Bugatti Veyron is his Mercedes-Benz Landaulet.
Weezy got the car for $1.9 million and has been spotted in it the most rather than his other wheels.
The car’s design is similar to the limousine with a convertible rear with maximum leisure and entertainment.
Similarly, another Maybach in his collection includes 62. Even though Wayne has never spoken about this one, he’s been spotted in this car from time to time.
The inside of the Maybach car is just at another level because they are known for their luxurious features.
It even has a four-zone climate control system to keep the temperatures favorable.
The car set back Wayne about $423,000.
Apart from that, Weezy owns another sleek machine. In fact, this is a car that’s been spotted twice in Lil Wayne’s presence.
To start, it was seen in Miami Beach even though he wasn’t the one driving it.
The car was seen in his garage as he talked about his cars in an interview on YouTube.
Though he did not mention it in the interview itself, people could see a sleek black Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG just sitting in his spacious garage.
Unexpectedly, just as other cars in his garage, this model happened to be rare and collector and one produced in a limited number with a top sale value of $600,000 today.
Bugatti Veyron
Aforementioned Lil Wayne is the first rapper to own a king of the road Bugatti Veyron.
When Weezy heard about a car that was being sold for a million dollars, he could not wait but go for it.
He purchased this car for $1.8 million.
Moreover, he admitted his purchase was a personal highlight, which was why he has never shown it off in any of his videos.
The car has an 8.0-liter W16 engine with four turbochargers.
The 16-cylinder mid-engine is 710 mm in length, which is no longer than a conventional V12 engine and weighs just 490 kg due to its lightweight construction.
It can go from rest to 60 miles an hour in just 2.5 seconds. It has a top speed of 257 miles per hour.
Bentley Mulsanne
This car was a second gift to Weezy from Birdman.
According to a video on YouTube, Birdman heard that a new Bentley model was out, so he got one for himself and later presented the other to Lil Wayne as a gift.
At that time, Birdman admitted that if he had done something special for himself, he would’ve had to do it for Wayne as well.
Rolls Royce makes an engine for Bentley, so it has Rolls-Royce-Bentley L-SeriesV8 engine.
The Rolls engine produces the top speed of 190 miles per hour and can go from rest to 60 miles an hour in 4.8 seconds.
Rolls Royce Phantom
Just like his Bentley Mulsanne, this Phantom was also a gift from Birdman.
He was just walking back to his tour bus and suddenly found the car wrapped up as a present. He was not sure whom it belonged until the surprise hit him hard when revealed.
This is the epitome of luxury. Phantom costs about $450,000 with every luxury fitted inside.
The car comes with a 6.75-liter V12 engine that pumps over 563 brake horsepower and 664-pound feet of torque.
The car has a top speed of 149 miles per hour and can go from 0-60 miles per hour in just about 5.5 seconds.
Campagna T-Rex
This one is rather interesting because it was a gift from rapper Nicki Minaj.
It seems like Lil Wayne does not actually have to purchase a car because of his gifts.
Nicki Minaj spent $70 000 on the vehicle and gifted it to Wayne on his 30th birthday.
It appears to be quite unique because of its unusual built structure.
It comes with a 1,649 cc engine.
These are just a few of the wheels of Wayne’s. Reportedly, he also has Aston Martin V12 Vanquish, Cadillac CTS, and Porsche Boxster.
Watches
Like his super exotic cars, Lil Wayne also has a luxurious timepiece collection that includes Yellow Gold Rolex Sky-Dweller Oyster Perpetual, which costs around $40,000.
Similarly in his collection is Audemars Piguet Offshore with diamond. Normally Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Off Shore costs around $30,000, but with a customized diamond, the price can go way to $200,000.
Likewise, another impressive timepiece in Wayne’s collection is his Richard Mille RM 030, which costs around $119,000.
Lifestyle
One of the greatest rappers of all time, Lil Wayne lives lavish in hi mega-mansions, drives exotic sports cars, and charters a jet whenever he feels like flying.
However, besides making tons of money and selling millions of records worldwide, Wayne has been involved in some controversies and even has spent some jail time.
Wayne has been arrested several times and has also spent some of his time behind bars.
He was first arrested in 2007 for possession of weed and criminal possession of a weapon.
Likewise, Wayne was also arrested in 2008 but in more serious charges. Reportedly, Wayne was caught by border patrol in Arizona, and his tour bus contained a variety of illegal drugs in large quantities and a weapon.
Among other felonies, he was mainly charged with drug possession.
Similarly, Wayne served one year for weapons charges in Rikers Island and also served 36 months of probation as part of a court deal.
However, he only served eight months of a yearlong sentence.
Apart from these, Wayne has been into several legal issues, such as copyright infringement due to many issues with his songs.
Moreover, Wayne failed to pay royalties to record labels and canceled the shows he had already been paid.
Besides that, Wayne has been into numerous well-publicized feuds with artists such as Pusha T, Jay-Z, and Juvenile, to name a few.
Furthermore, Wayne also did a fair share of substance abuse. Reportedly, Wayne was addicted to the powerful substance “Lean” for several years of his early career.
Substance abuse has chipped income side effects, including seizures for which proper medication and hospitalization were necessary.
One of the incidents happened in 2017 when Wayne was hospitalized after two serious seizures.
Wayne had constantly been denying any connection between the substance problem and seizures. However, he stated that he suffers from epilepsy.
Lil Wayne’s: Charity
Lil Wayne was one of the hip-hop artists speaking out and raising awareness among listeners for a campaign re-launched in 2007 named “Stop The Violence Movement.”
The campaign was launched by KRS-One in 1998 and was re-launched in 2007.
Other movement supporters included 50 Cent, Rick Ross, Cassidy, Immortal technique, and Ludacris.
Similarly, Wayne donated $200,000 toward the rebuilding of a park in New Orleans, Louisiana. Hurricane Katrina severely damaged that in 2005.
Wayne used to play at the same park as a child. He also believed that his donation would inspire other artists to help out as well.
Similarly, Wayne also helped his former cellmate from Rikers Island Penitentiary, gifting his mother a Quantum 6000 wheelchair at the end of 2010.
Likewise, Weezy was also a part of We Are The World 25 For Haiti” charity single.
Wayne and Cortez Bryant revisited their school to design an invitation to the gala introducing his nonprofit One Family Foundation.
Movies, Investments, and Books
Movies
As for his appearance in movies and TV shows has produced and acted in few documentary films and television series.
However, he is best known for his soundtracks for Hollywood blockbusters such as the Suicide Squad, End of Watch, Fast & Furious 6, and The Wrestler.
In 2020 he appeared in the TV series The Masked Singer. Similarly, in 2007 he also appeared in The Boondocks.
Apart from that, he has produced TV documentaries, including Weezy Wednesdays, Nicki Minaj’s My Time Now, and Drake’s Better Than Good Enough.
These totally make sense because Weezy was the one who gave a break to Drake and Nicki Minaj.
Investments
Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Tyga were little known artists before signing with Young Money Entertainment,
Wayne served as the CEO of the record label for a long time, and in July 2020, he sold it to Universal Music for about $100 million.
He pocketed a handsome amount for sale.
Apart from that, Wayne has also dipped his feet into the apparel line named TRUKFIT, which does not make sense, but an acronym for it is “The Reason U Kill For IT.” The clothing line debuted in January 2012.
Similarly, the hip-hop star has also extended his business empire into the cannabis sector. Cannabis was illegal a little while back. However, it is a big business now with $10-$20 billion yearly revenue.
Reportedly, the cannabis industry is worth more than $65 billion as of 2021. A lot of A-lister celebs are part of the business. Wayne partnered with GKUA Ultra-Premium and launched his new cannabis brand.
The new line of products is available at Colorado’s dispensaries.
Book Publications
On October 11, 2016, Lil Wayne published his memoir entitled Gone ‘Til November. It basically is a Journal of Rikers Island prison diary of the rapper.
Career
Wayne joined with rappers Juvenile, Turk, and BG in 1997 to form a hip-hop group named Hot Boys.
Wayne was just 14 years at the time and also was the youngest among the embers.
Then the group went on releasing their debut album Get It How U Live in 1999. Similarly, the same year they also released major-label debut Guerilla Warfare.
The album made it to the number 1 on the Billboard Top R&B album charts and also on Billboard 200 at number 5.
Wayne released his solo debut album Tha Block Is Hot after the group separated. The album was certified platinum by RIAA and debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.
He takes rock band Nirvana as his major influencer and also his favorite band from childhood.
Wayne announced his retirement at the age of 35 on March 29, 2011.
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Unknown Facts About Lil Wayne
- When he was struggling with a tax debt of about $14 million in 2011-2012, Jay-Z helped him to pay off the tax.
- Wayne had several stage names in his career but first was Shrimp Daddy.
- Lil Wayne has never worked a day job in his life.
- His grandmother nicknamed him Tune when he was young.
FAQs
Who did Lil Wayne marry in 2021?
Denise Bidot. He tweeted, “Happiest man Alive! Today is the beginning of our forever”.
Are Lil Wayne and Birdman friends?
After all the dramas in the past with Wayne suing Cash Money, Lil Wayne finally accepted an apology in 2018.
Although it took three years to settle their issues, Lil Wayne and Birdman are friends again.
Are Lil Wayne and Jay-Z friends?
Lil Wayne says Jay-Z is a “real friend” because Jay-Z was the one who helped Weezy to help with his taxes.
