Tha Carter VI Drops June 6: Lil Wayne Sets the Date for His Next Chapter
Lil Wayne is back with another installment of his legendary Carter series. The New Orleans rap icon has officially announced that Tha Carter VI will arrive on June 6. While details remain scarce, anticipation is already high for what’s next from one of hip-hop’s most enduring voices.
A Legacy Built One Carter at a Time
Wayne launched his Carter saga in 2004 with Tha Carter, a pivotal album that signaled his evolution from a teenage Cash Money prodigy into a solo powerhouse. He followed up with Tha Carter II (2005), the chart-topping, Grammy-winning Tha Carter III (2008), and Tha Carter IV (2011).
Fans endured a long wait for Tha Carter V, which was initially slated for release in 2014 but remained in label limbo due to legal disputes with Cash Money Records. It finally dropped in 2018, reaffirming Wayne’s place in rap’s upper echelon.
Wayne’s World: Recent Moves and Music
Since his last Carter album, Weezy has stayed prolific. He’s delivered projects like Funeral (2020), the mixtape No Ceilings 3 (2020), his collaborative album with Rich the Kid, Trust Fund Babies (2021), and Tha Fix Before tha VI (2023), which served as a prelude to his upcoming release.
Beyond music, Wayne has kept his name in pop culture headlines. Most recently, he starred in a Cetaphil commercial that humorously addressed his absence from the Super Bowl LIX halftime show lineup. He also made waves when Juvenile crowned him rap’s greatest, solidifying his legendary status.
Wayne’s influence extends beyond hip-hop. He recently teamed up with 2 Chainz for a performance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, marking yet another high-profile appearance. Read more about it here.
However, not all recent headlines have been positive. Wayne faced controversy over a grant program, with reports questioning its legitimacy. Get the full details here.
With Tha Carter VI locked in for June 6, the countdown begins. Will it continue Wayne’s tradition of sonic reinvention? Only time will tell, but if history is any indication, it’s bound to make waves. Relive the glory of Tha Carter III:
