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The Carter

Name: The Carter
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 2009-01-15
Duration: 75 min
Rating: 6.6

★ 6,6 /10 (15 Votes)

2009 EN 75 min

Overview

An in-depth look at the artist Dwayne "Lil Wayne" Carter Jr, proclaimed by many as the "greatest rapper alive" With comprehensive and personal interviews with Lil Wayne, this film will also feature insight from those that know him best. The world will finally get to know the history surrounding one of the most prolific artists of this generation.

Release date

15/01/2009

Votes

Popularity

1.0

Genres

Documentary Music

Status

Released

Language

Runtime

75 min

Lil Wayne

Himself

Drake

Nicki Minaj

Birdman

Himself

Reginae Carter

Herself

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