Lil Wayne is a lollipop rapper, a term used to describe a rapper who has achieved mainstream success. He is one of the most successful and influential hip-hop artists of all time, having sold over 120 million records worldwide. His career began in the early 1990s and he has since released numerous albums, mixtapes, and singles. He is also known for his collaborations with other artists, such as Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Eminem.