Even with a skateboard practically glued to his feet, Lil Wayne still found the time to deliver a full-length album and not just any album, but Tha Carter VI, the latest chapter in the series that’s been part of his identity for the past two decades.
Dropped on Friday, June 6, the 19-track project reminds fans exactly why Wayne’s been in the game this long. He didn’t hold back on the bars, the beats, or the features.
You’ll catch everything from wild punchlines to clever nods to pop culture - Taco Bell, Tupac, and even a few Easter eggs that might fly over your head the first time around. Guest appearances range from BigXthaPlug to Bono, which says a lot about how far Wayne stretches outside his usual circles while still sounding like nobody but himself.
What makes this album drop even cooler is how he’s been spotted skating in between sessions - cruising through spots, catching footage, and just keeping up with a lifestyle most people couldn’t juggle with a full-time job, let alone while building a 34-stop tour.
For skaters, there’s something real in seeing one of the world’s biggest rappers still showing up at skateparks, not just dressing the part. He doesn’t need to keep skating but he wants to. And that says a lot.
Even with all the hype around Carter VI, Wayne's still keeping things grounded. He’s not riding the wave of nostalgia alone. He’s setting up what’s next. You’ll hear it in the production choices, the unpredictable flows, and the sharp, sometimes hilarious bars.
He’s got verses that’ll leave your jaw dropped one second and cracking up the next. It feels like Wayne’s having fun again, and that makes the listening experience a whole lot better.
As if dropping an album wasn’t enough, he’s also making his headlining debut at Madison Square Garden on release day. That’s huge, considering how long he’s been in the business. The tour, which includes 34 cities, will bring along Tyga and Belly Gang Kushington as openers.
Skaters especially have a reason to tune in. This isn’t some disconnected drop from a guy behind closed studio doors. Wayne’s still out in the streets, grinding rails and stacking clips. He didn’t just show up to promote a record - he’s living the culture, and it shows. So whether you’re bombing hills or flipping through tracks on the way to your next session, Tha Carter VI belongs in your playlist.
And yeah. Tickets are flying. If you’re trying to catch him live, general sale started at 10 a.m. ET on June 6 via Ticketmaster. The presales rolled out earlier in the week, and if history tells us anything, this tour’s going to be one to remember.
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