On April 1, Lil Wayne sent shockwaves through the hip-hop world, confirming the long-awaited release date for Tha Carter VI. After months of subtle hints and cryptic clues, the rap icon finally made it real, dropping a nostalgic teaser filled with grainy throwback footage, a nod to his roots and the journey that made him a living legend.
Set to the haunting strains of “She Will” from Tha Carter IV, the clip is more than just an announcement—it’s a time capsule. Spliced with moments from across Wayne’s career rise. Also playing tribute to fans who’ve stuck with him through every mixtape, every verse, every evolution.
“I was put here for a reason,” Lil Wayne declares in a montage of past interviews and performances. “It might be hard to outdo myself, but it ain’t hard to do myself—so that’s what I do. They call me Weezy Baby if ya nasty.”
The man who once claimed to be the best rapper alive sounds as confident and hungry as ever. And now, the date is etched in stone: Tha Carter VI arrives June 6, 2025. Pre-orders are already live, turning anticipation into action for fans counting down the days.
Of course, this isn’t the first time Lil Wayne teased the drop. Back in February, he slipped a sly nod to C6 into a Cetaphil ad of all places. While the skincare cameo raised eyebrows, it was the final frame—a “Do Not Disturb” sign on a studio door marked with the now-iconic “06-06-25″—that sent fans into full-blown speculation mode.
For longtime followers, the timing feels poetic. Nearly 17 years ago, on June 10, 2008, Tha Carter III rewrote the rules of rap, cementing Wayne as a generational voice. Now, almost to the day, he returns to the franchise that defined him.
Since the release of Tha Carter V in 2018, Wayne has remained an ever-present force in hip-hop—never fading, always adapting. Though 2025 hasn’t seen an official single yet, he made noise earlier this year with a verse on GELO’s viral “Tweaker” remix, proving once again that his flow cuts through trends like butter.
Also, fans won’t have to wait long to see him live. This weekend, the 42-year-old New Orleans native will reunite with the Hot Boys and Big
Tymers for a joint set at J. Cole’s Dreamville Festival in North Carolina. It’s a full-circle moment—one that bridges the past, present, and future of one of rap’s most enduring dynasties.
So yes, the Weezy season has returned. And if history has taught us anything, it’s that when Wayne steps back into the Carter arena, the culture shifts.
