Lil Wayne Announces “Tha Carter VI” with Historic Madison Square Garden Show. Hip-hop legend Lil Wayne has set the internet ablaze with the announcement of his highly anticipated album, Tha Carter VI. It is slated for release on June 6, 2025.
The news, shared via X, comes with a nostalgic album cover featuring a childhood photo of Wayne. it is digitally adorned with his signature facial tattoos. This is a nod to his journey from a New Orleans prodigy to a global icon. This marks the sixth chapter in the Grammy-winning Tha Carter series. The series has collectively sold over 15 million units, per RIAA data.
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Wayne’s last album in the series, “Tha Carter V,” released in 2018, was a triumphant return after years of legal battles with Cash Money Records.
Check out his post below!
June 6. We C6. Tha Carter Six. Captain Carter C6. https://t.co/tl6UHscK5Y pic.twitter.com/EbLBPtJ5yW
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) April 22, 2025
Debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, it spawned hits like “Uproar” and “Don’t Cry.” These showcased Wayne’s enduring lyrical prowess. Since then, he’s kept fans fed with projects like Tha Fix Before Tha VI (2023). He also collaborated with artists like Doja Cat and Nas, proving his versatility at 42.
With a career spanning nearly three decades, Lil Wayne, whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., has solidified his legacy as one of rap’s greatest. He started at age 12 with Cash Money Records, rose to fame with the Hot Boys and dominated the 2000s with classics like Tha Carter III. This earned him a Grammy for Best Rap Album in 2009.
Check out his post below!
June 6th – See you at The Garden! Tickets on sale April 25th 10 EST https://t.co/Lj3YcX0x1b pic.twitter.com/fPWONir833
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) April 22, 2025
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Beyond music, Wayne’s Young Money label birthed superstars like Drake and Nicki Minaj. His sports agency, Young Money APAA, represents over 100 athletes, including Heisman winner Travis Hunter. Adding to the excitement, Wayne will headline Madison Square Garden for the first time on release day. This is a milestone in his 27-year career.
Fans can expect a groundbreaking live debut of Tha Carter VI, with tickets on sale April 25, 2025. The GOAT is back, and summer 2025 just got hotter.
