Popular Musician Reveals Why He Hates His Real Name

In this powerful and emotional interview clip, rapper Lil Wayne opens up about why he never goes by his birth name, Dwayne. He explains that his father — who’s still alive — chose not to be a part of his life, so he dropped the “D” as a symbolic break from the man who walked away. “He’s not dead, but he’s not here,” Wayne says, revealing the deep pain behind the decision. It’s a rare, raw moment that shows the human side of one of hip-hop’s biggest legends. 💔

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