With more than 120 million records sold, five Grammy Awards and an unprecedented stream of legendary mixtapes, Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., better known as Lil Wayne (Weezy F. Baby), is considered one of the most gifted and influential rappers in history. As the figurehead of Young Money, he launched superstars like Drake and Nicki Minaj. His virtuoso wordplay, elastic flow and raspy voice redefined hip-hop in the first decade of this century. Vote for your favorite Lil Wayne song.
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A Milli
The ultimate freestyle epic and the definition of pure lyrical dominance. Over Bangladesh's hammering beat and vocal chop, Wayne raps for almost four minutes straight without a chorus; a timeless hip-hop monument that won him a Grammy for Best Rap Solo Performance.
Lollipop (with Static Major)
His first number-one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 and the best-selling single of 2008 in the US. Driven by minimalist 808 synths, Auto-Tune and the golden vocal hook of the late Static Major, Wayne dominated every chart.
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Love Me (with Drake & Future)
A heavy, dark Mike WiLL Made-It production on which Wayne, Drake and Future form an unbeatable trio. Future's melodic cadence and Wayne's nonchalant swagger made this a mega-hit with hundreds of millions of streams.
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6 Foot 7 Foot (with Cory Gunz)
A masterclass in punchlines and breathtaking wordplay, built around Harry Belafonte's Day-O. One-liners like 'Real G's move in silence like lasagna' are among the most quoted lines in rap history.
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How to Love
A surprising acoustic ballad on which Wayne sings about healing a damaged heart and learning what real love is. The song proved his musical courage to step off the beaten path of hip-hop.
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Mirror (with Bruno Mars)
A deeply introspective, emotional ballad in which Wayne looks in the mirror and faces his own demons and scars. Bruno Mars' soaring chorus lifts the song to a universal level of self-reflection.
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Mrs. Officer (with Bobby V & Kidd Kidd)
A playful, sultry radio hit in which Wayne fantasizes about a romance with a female police officer. Bobby V's charming 'wee-ooh-wee-ooh' siren hook makes it irresistibly catchy.
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Right Above It (with Drake)
A triumphant anthem carried by a festive horn section from Kane Beatz. The chemistry between mentor Lil Wayne and protégé Drake bursts off the track as they celebrate standing miles above the competition.
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Drop the World (with Eminem)
An explosive rock-rap crossover in which Wayne and Eminem unload their pent-up frustration and anger. The swelling guitars and two of the most intense verses of their careers make this a monument of pure adrenaline.
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Go DJ
The breakthrough single from Tha Carter (2004), produced by Mannie Fresh. With a driving Southern rhythm and Wayne's razor-sharp delivery, it laid the groundwork for his rise to the very top of rap.
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