His latest album, Take Care, earned the Grammy for Best Rap Album and has sold nearly 2 million copies in the U.S. alone.

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He won best rap album for "Tha Carter III" at the 2008 Grammy awards and took home three more Grammys the next year.

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He won best rap album for "Tha Carter III" at the 2008 Grammy awards, and took home three more Grammys the following year.

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This time, he beat the likes of Eminem and 50 Cent to win best rap song and best rap album, plus best solo rap performance.

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