After nearly seven years, Weezy resurrects his iconic Carter series with a childhood twist, high-powered features, and a June 6 drop date
Lil Wayne has officially kickstarted the rollout for his highly anticipated album, Tha Carter VI, by revealing the cover art and launching exclusive merchandise. The album is set to drop on June 6, 2025, marking the first installment in the Carter series since 2018’s Tha Carter V.No MusicaPitchfork+1myfoxfm.com+1
The newly unveiled cover art pays homage to the iconic visuals of Tha Carter III and Tha Carter IV, featuring a childhood photo of Wayne adorned with his signature tattoos. This time, the image showcases a smiling young Wayne with more facial ink than ever, set against a bold red, white, and black color scheme.
In addition to the album art, Wayne has launched a line of merchandise available for pre-order. Fans can purchase a standard vinyl for $30 and a standard CD for $14, both featuring the new cover. Signed copies are also available, with the vinyl priced at $37 and the CD at $18. The merchandise line includes a t-shirt for $45 and a hoodie displaying each Carter album cover for $100.
The album’s release date was subtly hinted at in a recent Cetaphil commercial titled “We’re All a Lil Sensitive,” where the numbers “6-6-25” appeared throughout the ad, leading fans to speculate about the June 6 release. myfoxfm.com+6Beaumont Enterprise+6The Telegraph+6
Tha Carter VI is expected to feature a diverse lineup of collaborators, including Wyclef Jean, Andrea Bocelli, Miley Cyrus, Elephant Man, Machine Gun Kelly, Bono, producer Wheezy, Kanye West, and Wayne’s son, Kameron Carter. While the full tracklist remains under wraps, the album promises to blend various musical styles and showcase Wayne’s versatility.
To celebrate the album’s release, Lil Wayne will headline Madison Square Garden in New York on June 6, marking his first solo performance at the iconic venue.
Sources:
- Huggins, Crystal. “Lil Wayne hints at ‘Carter VI’ release date in new Cetaphil ad.” The Telegraph, 6 Feb. 2025. Beaumont Enterprise+2The Telegraph+2Herald Review+2
- “Lil Wayne to Celebrate New Album Release With Madison Square Garden Concert.” Pitchfork, 22 Apr. 2025. Pitchfork+1Wikipedia+1
- “Lil Wayne Announces Release Date for New Album Tha Carter VI.” Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2025. Pitchfork
About The Author
