Lil Wayne contemplates retirement for His Children

By Mr. Hollywood
JR Staff Writer

Before everything else, Lil Wayne is a father. Early in his career, right when he began touring, his longtime girlfriend, Toya, gave birth to Reginae. For the longest time, Lil Wayne was the father to only one child. However, his career took off in 2008 and his popularity grew.

Lil Wayne was already a famous rapper and a father, but his capacity in both categories grew tremendously. Wayne had two children on the way and his album was triple platinum. It was during this time when Lil Wayne discussed retiring for the first time.

Because he was still relatively young, Lil Wayne said he would likely retire when he was 34 or 35. Now, with his most-recent album Tha Carter IV, on the way Lil Wayne is discussing retiring again. Unlike many other big names, Lil Wayne wants to end his career on his own terms. Lil Wayne intends to retire on top, when he does retire and may do so after the release of this album.

Now the father of four children, Lil Wayne said he wants to retire while he is still young so he can spend more time with them.