Beginnings
What is his FULL government name?
Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr.
How old was he when he got shot?
12 years old.
What was the name of the first group he joined?
The Hot Boys
How many Grammy's did Carter III win?
4 Grammy Awards
What was "I Miss My Dawgs" about?
Him missing his time with the Hot Boys.
When & where was he born?
September 27, 1982
New Orleans, Louisiana
What did he say when he got shot initially?
He said it was an accident.
Who was all in this group?
Juvenile, B.G., Turk, and Lil Wayne
In 2005, Carter was named what?
President of Cash Money Records
What was "Tie My Hands" about?
His tribute to New Orleans
How old was he when he wrote his first rap song?
He was 8 years old.
What really happened when he got shot?
He tried to commit suicide because his mom was trying to end his rap career.
True or False.
Lil Wayne was the second youngest in the group.
False. He was the youngest, not second youngest.
Who carried the label when Wayne kept getting locked up?
Cortez Bryant
When was the Carter III released?
June 10, 2008
What all was he involved in while he was still in high school?
An honor student, member of drama club, and he played Tin Man in the Wiz
Who saved his life? REAL NAME!
Uncle Bob
Robert Hoobler
How old was Lil Wayne in the group?
He was 14 years old.
Why did he re-sign with Cash Money?
They offered him a multi-album deal.
What was "Georgia Bush" about?
A diss track to the president who did NOTHING for New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina
Who was his mentor? What is their REAL name?
Birdman
Bryan "Baby" Williams
True or False.
Lil Wayne joined his first group in 1997.
True.
What happened to the Hot Boys?
Money management problems caused it to disband and everyone wanted to go Solo.
Why did the Carter V release date continuously get delayed?
Birdman refused to release the album.
What is the name of his documentary?
The Carter