Just under four years ago, Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, paid $16.8 million for this brand-new estate on Miami Beach’s exclusive guard-gated Allison Island, which has a direct view of Biscayne Bay. The Wall Street Journal reports that the 40-year-old lyricist of “Lollipop” is relisting the modern house for an astounding $29.5 million.
The commercial-grade elevator, the wine cellar, the opulent movie theater with suede walls, staff quarters with a butler’s kitchen, and more are all included in this notably higher price. There’s also 110 feet of waterfront and a dock.
Lil Wayne’s contemporary luxury is hidden behind a security gate and was constructed in 2017 on a half-acre-plus gated land by Miami developer Laurent Harari and famous local architect Ralph Choeff. The seven-bedroom, eleven-bathroom residence has soaring ceilings, walls of glass, and integrated indoor-outdoor surroundings. A walkway winds through a reflecting pool.
The large great room features a lacquered fireplace, sliding glass doors that open to the backyard, and a 22-foot ceiling. Custom mahogany doorway leads to this space. The eat-in culinary kitchen with Wolf and Sub-Zero appliances, bespoke Italian cabinetry, and entrance to a courtyard is located around the corner from the family area, which is next to the dining room.
Upstairs, a sculptural floating staircase leads to the luxurious master suite, which is 2,500 square feet in size and features a sitting area, an expansive private terrace, a walk-in closet, and dual baths with all the anticipated luxuries. Outdoors, the tropically-inspired grounds feature a large pool flanked by an open-air pavilion with its own kitchen and bathroom, as well as several areas ideal for lounging and entertaining al fresco.
Cyril Matz of Douglas Elliman has listed the Miami property. Lil Wayne has relocated to his $15.4 million mansion in Hidden Hills, California, which he purchased last year.