American rapper Lil Wayne is best known for his huge impact on hip-hop, with major albums like Tha Carter III, Tha Carter IV, and hit songs such as “Lollipop” and “A Milli.” He became famous at a young age through Cash Money Records and later built his own label, Young Money Entertainment, which helped launch other stars. In early career profiles and press bios, he was often listed around 5ft 5in in height, which matches how he appears next to other rappers in photos and live shows.
Lil Wayne Height
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Quick Facts – Lil Wayne
- Full Name: Dwayne Michael Carter Jr.
- Date of Birth: September 27, 1982
- Age: 43 years old (as of 2026)
- Height: 5 feet 5 inches (165.1 cm)
- Weight: Around 61 kg (134 lbs)
- Profession: Rapper, Songwriter, Music Executive
- Nationality: American
- Zodiac Sign: Libra
- Known For: Tha Carter III, founding Young Money Entertainment
- Shoe Size: US 8 (approx.)
- Voice Style: Distinctive raspy tone
- Debut Album: Tha Block Is Hot (1999)
- Label: Young Money / Cash Money
- Influence: Helped launch Drake and Nicki Minaj’s careers
- Rare Fact: He wrote his first rap song at age 8 and signed his first record deal at 11.
Lil Wayne Height Timeline
Follow Lil Wayne’s height journey from childhood to adulthood. His growth slowed early, and he reached his final height by his late teens.
- Age 7: 3 ft 11 in (119 cm)
- Age 10: 4 ft 5 in (135 cm)
- Age 13: 5 ft 0 in (152 cm)
- Age 16: 5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
- Age 18: 5 ft 5 in (165.1 cm)
- Current (Age 43): 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
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Lil Wayne stands about 5 feet 5 inches tall, which equals 165 cm.
He is shorter than many rappers, but not the shortest. Several artists in hip-hop stand around 5’4″ to 5’6″.
Drake is much taller. He stands close to 6 feet, making him almost a full head taller than Wayne.
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