Lil Wayne is a popular American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive from New Orleans, Louisiana. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential hip-hop artists of all time and is best known for his stage name, Lil Wayne. His career began in the late 1990s when he was signed to Cash Money Records and released his debut album, Tha Block Is Hot. Since then, he has released numerous albums and mixtapes, including Tha Carter series, which have sold millions of copies worldwide. He is also the founder of Young Money Entertainment, a record label that has produced some of the biggest names in hip-hop. Lil Wayne's influence on hip-hop culture is undeniable, and he is often referred to as 'Hip-Hop's Lil Wayne'.