In 2024, Lil Wayne grabbed attention for reasons outside of his music. He found himself in a public dispute with Kendrick Lamar after Lamar was announced as the headliner for the Super Bowl Halftime Show in Wayne's hometown. Wayne expressed his frustration about this choice. Lamar even called him out in his song "Wacced Out Murals." Despite this perceived slight, Wayne is moving forward. He announced plans to release a sequel to his famous album series in 2025. When asked about Tha Carter VI and whether fans could expect a new album soon, he confidently stated it will definitely come out in 2025. The reporter, surprised by his assurance, confirmed they had the scoop before ending the interview. Lil Wayne has been hinting at Tha Carter VI since 2022. Initially, he intended for Tha Carter V to be the last album in the series but changed his mind after sharing a brief video trailer online. The first single from the new project, "Kant Nobody," dropped on February 22, 2023, featuring a verse from DMX. However, the song didn’t perform well, and excitement for the album faded. To rekindle interest, he released a prequel mixtape titled Tha Fix Before Tha VI in September 2023, which included the song "Kat Food." Unfortunately, the mixtape received criticism from fans and critics.
Lil Wayne remains a versatile rapper with features on tracks by artists like Jack Harlow, JID, and Yung Bleu. His verse on Tyler, The Creator's hit single "Sticky" in 2024 received positive reviews. With this momentum, fans hope he can deliver a blockbuster album in 2025. It's important to mention that Tha Carter V achieved double platinum status.
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