The Evolution of Lil Wayne

See the progression of the Young Money CEO.

Like Father, Like Son - In 2006, Lil Wayne released the collaboration album Like Father, Like Son with Bryan "Baby" Williams, CEO of Cash Money Records. Throughout his career, Birdman has stayed right by Wayne's side. Baby refers to Wayne as his son. (Photo by Arnold Turner/WireImage)
Crossover Success - Lil Wayne performed alongside Kid Rock at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards at Paramount Pictures Studios in Los Angeles. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
"This Is The Carter..." - In 2008, Lil Wayne released his most successful album to date, The Carter III. The album sold a million records in its first week of release off the success of the number one single "Lollipop." That year, it won the Grammy for Best Rap Album.
106 & Park Regular - Lil Wayne appeared alongside Mary J. Blige and Nelly at a press conference when the three artists came to 106 & Park to announce the 2008 BET Awards nominees. Wayne, of course, was nominated. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)Moment For Life - 2008 became one of the biggest years for Lil Wayne. He performed at the 2008 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/BET)

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Crossover Success - Lil Wayne performed alongside Kid Rock at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards at Paramount Pictures Studios in Los Angeles. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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