Lil Wayne revealed he survived a suicide attempt at the age of 12.The 38-year-old rapper discussed struggling with mental health issues from a young age while appearing on theUncomfortable Conversations podcast withEmmanuel Acho.Wayne— who's full name isDwayne Michael Carter, Jr.— recalled the traumatic incident where he shot himself in the chest with his mother's gun following a phone call with his aunt who said he wouldn't be allowed to pursue music after ditching class.
Traumatic: Lil Wayne revealed he survived a suicide attempt at the age of 12The musician described the series of events leading up to his attempt where his mother found out he had been truant from school and was on her way home to punish him for his actions.