Wesley Eric Weston Jr. Wiki Biography

Wesley Eric Weston Jr., commonly known by the stage name of Lil’ Flip, is a famous American rap artist, songwriter, actor, as well as a record producer. Lil’ Flip debuted in the music industry in 2000, with an independent release of his first album called “The Leprechaun”. The album helped him get recognized by a former hip hop DJ named “DJ Screw”, who invited Flip to join his hip hop collective entitled “Screwed Up Click”, which consisted of such rappers as Big Hawk, Big Mello, Fat Pat, Lil’ Keke and others. Lil Flip rose to prominence several years later in 2004, when he came out with several singles that were featured on music charts, namely “Game Over” and “Sunshine”. Upon its release, “Game Over” peaked at #15 on the Billboard Hot 100, and even inspired the release of a remix, which featured guest appearances from Bun B and Young Buck. “Sunshine” was released that same year, and was one of the singles on Lil Flip’s second studio album entitled “U Gotta Feel Me”. Considered to be one of Lil Flip’s most successful singles to date, “Sunshine” peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, and #1 on the Billboard Hot Rap Tracks, while Flip’s album sold more than 198 000 copies during its debut week.

Lil’ Flip Net Worth $5 Million

In addition to being a rap artist, Lil’ Flip has made several on screen appearances, including a video game called “Def Jam: Fight for NY”, and a horror film directed by Nancy Norman entitled “April Fools”. A famous rap artist, as well as an actor, how rich is Lil’ Flip? According to sources, Lil’ Flip’s net worth is estimated to be $5 million. Undoubtedly, Lil’ Flip has accumulated most of his net worth and income from his rapping career.

Wesley Weston was born in 1981, in Cloverland, Houston. When Weston became interested in pursuing a rapping career, he adopted the stage name of Lil’ Flip, by which he has been known since then. Following the release of his first independent album, Lil’ Flip was offered a record deal with Columbia Records, which he eventually accepted. Shortly after joining the record label, Lil’ Flip came out with his first studio album entitled “Undaground Legends”, which featured guest appearances from Chamillionaire, Bizzy Bone, Juvenile, Big T and others. Flip’s debut studio album did fairly well on the market, as it sold more than 68 000 copies during its first week, and was later certified Platinum by the RIAA. Several years later, in 2004, Lil’ Flip released his second studio work entitled “U Gotta Feel Me”, which featured some of his most popular singles. Considered to be Lil’ Flip’s highest charting and best-selling album, “U Gotta Feel Me” peaked at #4 on the Billboard 200 music chart, and up to date has sold over 1 million copies. It also featured guest appearances from such rap artists as Ludacris, Cam’ron, David Banner, as well as Three 6 Mafia. A famous rap artist, as well as a record producer, Lil’ Flip has an estimated net worth of $5 million.



Full Name Lil’ Flip
Net Worth $5 Million
Date Of Birth March 3, 1981
Place Of Birth Cloverland, Houston, TX
Height 6′ 1″
Profession American rapper, musician, record producer, author
Nationality American
Parents Wesley Weston Sr.
Twitter https://twitter.com/lilflip713
MySpace https://myspace.com/lilflip
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1738124/
Allmusic http://www.allmusic.com/artist/lil-flip-mn0000183512
Record Labels Clover G Records, Columbia, SoSouth/ INgrooves, Sucka Free, Loud,Sony Urban, Asylum, Warner Bros.
Albums Don’t Let the Music Industry Fool You (2014), The Leprechaun (2000), U Gotta Feel Me (2004), I Need Mine (2007), Undaground Legends (2002), Respect Me (2009), The Black Dr. Kevorkian (2013), The Art of Freestyle (2016)
Music Groups Screwed Up Click
Nominations American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Male Artist
Movies Hustletown Mobbin’ (2003), Def Jam: Fight for NY (2004), Bikes and Babes: This Is How We Do (2006), April Fools (2007)

Soundtrack

Title Year Status Character
District 13: Ultimatum 2009 performer: “Don’t Stop the Music”
April Fools 2007 Video “You’z A Trick”
Dead Tone 2007 performer: “Why Yall Haters So Mad” / writer: “Why Yall Haters So Mad”
The Sopranos TV Series performer – 1 episode, 2007 writer – 1 episode, 2007
The Wire 2006 TV Series performer – 1 episode
The Marine 2006 performer: “Sunshine” / writer: “Sunshine” – as Eric Weston
Final Fight: Streetwise 2006 Video Game performer: “I’m A Warrior”
Las Vegas 2006 TV Series performer – 1 episode
Blade: Trinity 2004 performer: “I Gotta Get Paid” / writer: “I Gotta Get Paid” – as Wesley Weston
Madden NFL 2005 2004 Video Game performer: “Tear It Up”
2 Fast 2 Furious 2003 performer: “Like a Pimp”, “Rollin’ on 20’s” / writer: “Rollin’ on 20’s” – as Wesley Weston

Actor

Title Year Status Character
Frank Chase in the Streets of Harlem 2017 pre-production
Hustletown Mobbin’ 2003 Video D

Writer

Title Year Status Character
Bikes and Babes: This Is How We Do 2006 Video

Self

Title Year Status Character
The Final Chapter 2008 Documentary Himself
April Fools 2007 Video Himself
Smack DVD Magazine 2007 TV Series Himself
Bikes and Babes: This Is How We Do 2006 Video Himself
Pimpalation: Return of the Trill 2006 Documentary Himself
Jimmy Kimmel Live! 2006 TV Series Himself
Las Vegas 2006 TV Series Himself
Diamond Life 2005 TV Series Himself
Beef III 2005 Video documentary Himself – Recording Artist (as Lil Flip)
The 32nd Annual American Music Awards 2004 TV Special Himself
Def Jam Fight for NY 2004 Video Game Himself (voice)
106 & Park Top 10 Live 2004 TV Series Himself (‘Sunshine’ Video)
4th Annual BET Awards 2004 TV Special Himself
Street Life 2001 Video documentary Himself
Soldiers United for Cash 2001 Documentary Himself – Lil’ Flip

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