Jacida Carter Biography and Education
Jacida Carter is the mother of famous Hip Hop star Lil Wayne. She was born on October 30, 1962 in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. She grew up in Hollygrove, a New Orleans neighborhood located in the City’s 17th ward. The neighborhood where she grew up in was popularly known for its poverty and high crime rate.
She met and started dating Dwayne Michael Turner during her high school days and they soon got married. When she was 19 years old, she began to work as a cook and had her first child and son named Dwayne Junior, who is popularly known today as Lil Wayne. When Lil Wayne was only two years old, his parents divorced and he was raised by his single mother.
Jacida Carter Personal Life
After divorcing from Dwayne Michael Turner, Jacida married for the second time to Reginald ‘Rabbit’ McDonald, whom Lil Wayne refers to as a ‘real father’. Reginald was murdered before Lil Wayne could rise to fame. Jacida has another son named Semaj.
In April 2012, Jacida got married once more, this time she tied the wedding knot with Avery Goff. As of 2019, she has four grandchildren named Reginae, Neal, Cameron and Dwayne Lil.
According to Carter, she prayed for a smart child and her prayer was answered when she had Lil Wayne, who she refers to as a genius, and who attended a school for high intellect children until he left to focus on his musical career.
Jacida also spoke on intervals on Lil Wayne’s 2018 album, ‘Tha Carter V’. she worked on the opening track of the album. Lil Wayne fondly calls her mother ‘Cita’.
When Lil Wayne was 12 years old, he shot himself with a 9mm handgun. While talking about her son’s shooting incident, Jacida still contemplates whether it was an accident or a deliberate action by young Lil Wayne. She also revealed that she hasn’t really asked her son what really happened that day.
Carter also revealed that when Lil Wayne became a father at a young age, she advised him to be the best father he could be, despite his youth and Lil Wayne paid heed to her motherly advice.
Jacida Carter Ethnicity and Nationality
Jacida Carter is an African-American by ethnicity. She is an American by nationality.
Jacida Carter Birthday and Age
Jacida Carter was born on October 30, 1962.
Jacida Carter Residence
Carter and her family reside in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.
Jacida Carter Height and Weight
Jacida Carter stands at a height of 5 ft 7 inches. She weighs 71 kg.
Social Media Presence
Carter is famously known as the mother of celebrity rapper Lil Wayne and that comes with huge admirers and fan base. As of recent, she is active on Twitter with over 100 thousand followers and she is a bit active on a host of other social media networks.
Controversies, rumors and legal issues
Since coming to fame as a celebrity mother, Carter hasn’t been linked to any known controversy, rumors and legal issues.
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Jacida Carter Net Worth
Jacida Carter is the mother of famous American rapper Lil Wayne and she has an estimated net worth of $2 million. Her net worth accumulated due to the properties she has acquired over the years.
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Facts about Jacida Carter
Net Worth | $2 million |
Income Source | Celebrity mother |
Birthday | October 30, 1962 |
Ethnicity | African-American |