Rapper ___ Wayne

LIL

This New Orleans artist is known for his diminutive nickname and hit songs like "A Milli."

This clue refers to the well-known rapper Lil Wayne, whose stage name starts with "Lil." The answer is simply the first part of his name, which is commonly used in crosswords for brevity. If you're familiar with hip-hop, you'll recognize this as a straightforward reference to the artist.