Lil' Wil facts for kids
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Lil Wil
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Birth name | Wilbert C. Martin |
Born | New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
March 25, 1987
Origin | Dallas, Texas, United States |
Genres | Hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Rapper |
Years active | 2007–present |
Labels | Rudeboy Ent/Unauthorized Ent Asylum |
Lil Wil is an American rapper whose real name is Wilbert C. Martin. He was born on March 25, 1987. He started his music career in 2007.
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About Lil Wil's Music Career
Lil Wil is known for making hip hop music. He began his journey in the music world in 2007. That year, he released a song called "My Dougie." This song quickly became popular and appeared on several Billboard music charts.
"My Dougie" was the first song from his first album, Dolla$, TX. This album came out in June 2008. It was released by Asylum Records. The album did very well, reaching number 3 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart. This chart is special because it highlights new and rising artists.
Lil Wil's Albums and Mixtapes
Lil Wil has released several music projects. These include studio albums and mixtapes. Mixtapes are often collections of songs that artists release to share new music or remixes with their fans.
Studio Albums
- 2008: Dolla$, TX
Official Mixtapes
- 2009: ... Boi Fresh (with DJ Fletch)
- 2010: The Interview (with DJ Q)
- 2012: 100% Wil (with Definition DJ K Roc)
Popular Songs by Lil Wil
Lil Wil has released several singles. Singles are individual songs released from an album or as standalone tracks. Here are some of his well-known songs and how they performed on music charts:
- "My Dougie" (released in 2007)
- This song reached number 19 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
- It also reached number 35 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
- On the US Rap Songs chart, it peaked at number 16.
- "Bust It Open" (released in 2008)
- This song reached number 56 on the US R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
- It also reached number 21 on the US Rap Songs chart.
When you see a "—" next to a song, it means that song did not appear on that specific music chart.