Before They Were Stars
Which Celebs Excelled in School Before They Became Hollywood Sensations?
Who says you can’t be brilliant and beautiful in Hollywood? Okay, most people assume that anyone who’s got a successful acting or singing career must not have been very studious during their formative years. Why? Who knows, but Snakkle’s here to set the record straight about some high-profile celebs who were fantastic students back in the day, and remain brainy to this day: By Tara Bennett
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Lil Wayne (Dwayne Carter), Eighth Grade at McMain Magnet Secondary School in New Orleans (1996) and Lil Wayne Today
Yeah! Lil Wayne has been a smart dude all the way back to grade school, when he was in the gifted and talented program at his school in New Orleans. He began rapping at age 8 and remained an honors student until he left school at 14 to pursue a musical career. However, he got his GED and is working toward a psychology degree online at the University of Phoenix. Wayne also started the nonprofit One Family Foundation to help artistic kids like he was who are looking for guidance.
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