Profile
Famous as :
RapperBirth Name :
Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr.Birth Date :
September 27, 1982Birth Place :
New Orleans, Louisiana, USAClaim to fame :
Album "Tha Block Is Hot" (1999)
Partnered with Milestone Brands and French grower Voirin-Jumeh to create a line of champagne called Helo which consisted of four different taste; Halo Brut, Halo Brut Vintage, Halo Rose, and Halo Pinnacle (June 2008).
On August 14, 2006, he was arrested for drugs possession, while in July 2007, for illegal possession of firearm.
Has numerous nicknames: Lil' Wheezy, Baby Jr., Wheezy F. Baby, B.M. Jr., Birdman Jr.
Bought a sky box at the Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, with Brian 'Baby' Williams.
One of his favorite musicians and biggest influences is Prince.
After the Hurricane Katrina in 2005, he resides in Houston, Texas.
Refers to Brian 'Baby' Williams as his 'Pa'.
Though his debut album, "Tha Block is Hot" (1999) gets explicit-lyrics sticker from RIAA, he restrained himself from using crude words in it.
Owns record label, 'Young Money Records' and is a president of 'Cash Money Records'.
