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3 days ago
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Lil Wayne's ‘Tha Carter VI' Tour Setlist: Every Song From the First Show
Rocking a signed Britney Spears shirt, Lil Wayne kicked off his Tha Carter VI Tour in front of a sold-out Madison Square Garden (Wayne's first time as a solo headliner at MSG) on Friday night (June 6). More from Billboard How 'Real Women Have Curves' Went From 2002 Film to 2025 Tony Nominee: 'It's Like It Should Have Always Been a Musical' Tommy Richman Claps Back at Streamer Asking Him to Sing: 'What Am I? A Dancing Monkey?' Chris Brown Earns 21 New RIAA Certifications - Including 8x Platinum for These Two Hits Weezy took a well-deserved victory lap, with Friday also serving as C6 release day, which called for a celebration with thousands of his diehard fans who have been on this unpredictable journey with Wayne for over two decades. 'I put out Tha Carter VI,' Wayne told the crowd during the show. 'I must say thank you to every single soul supporting that motherf—ing album, supporting me from day one. Damn. I also must thank every single person involved with that album. Everybody came through — I appreciate all of y'all, man.' Wayne mixed in live debuts of Tha Carter VI cuts with his endless amount of anthems and timeless gems from his Hall-of-Fame catalog, as the New Orleans rap legend reaffirmed that he's one of the greatest rhymers ever to pick up a mic. Tunechi had a couple of surprises up his sleeve with Cory Gunz joining him for '6 Foot 7 Foot' and LL COOL J hitting the stage to perform 'Rock the Bells' after Weezy interpolated LL's 1985 hit on Tha Carter VI's 'Bells.' Lil Wayne squeezed over 36 tracks into his 70-minute set. Tha Carter VI Tour will take a break for a few weeks before the 34-date North American trek picks up again at the end of June in Virginia. Here's every song from the opening night setlist of Wayne's Tha Carter VI Tour stop in New York City. Album: Tha Carter VI (2025) Album: Tha Carter VI (2025) (2009) Album: Tha Carter V (2018) Album: Tha Carter II (2005) Album: Tha Carter II (2005) Album: Tha Carter II (2005) Album: Rebirth (song in 2009, album in 2010) Album: Tha Carter IV (2011) Album: Tha Carter III (2008) Album: Tha Carter IV (2011) Album: Tha Carter II (2005) Album: I Am Not a Human Being II (2013) Album: Tha Carter VI (2025) Album: Tha Carter VI (2025) Album: Tha Carter VI (2025) Mixtape: No Ceilings (2009) Album: I Am Not a Human Being II (2013) Album: Tha Carter III (2008) Album: Tha Carter III (2008) Album: Tha Carter IV (2011) Album: Tha Carter IV (2011) Mixtape: No Ceilings (2009) Mixtape: No Ceilings (2009) Mixtape: No Ceilings (2009) Mixtape: Sorry for the Wait (2011) Album: Tha Carter IV (2011) Album: Tha Carter VI (2025) Album: We Are Young Money (2009) Album: X (2014) Album: I Am Not a Human Being (2010) Album: Excuse My French (2012) Album: Take Care (2011) Album: Take Care (2011) Album: We Are Young Money (2009) Album: Tha Carter III (2008) Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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3 days ago
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Lil Wayne Solidifies Living Legend Status During Tha Carter VI Tour Launch at New York's MSG: 6 Best Moments
Lil Wayne affirmed living legend status on Friday (June 6) night when he took New York's Madison Square Garden stage for the first time as a solo headlining act. More from Billboard Rod Stewart Cancels Additional U.S. Tour Dates Due to Illness: 'I'm Devastated' How 'Real Women Have Curves' Went From 2002 Film to 2025 Tony Nominee: 'It's Like It Should Have Always Been a Musical' Tommy Richman Claps Back at Streamer Asking Him to Sing: 'What Am I? A Dancing Monkey?' The show doubled as a victory lap for Wayne, who dropped Tha Carter VI hours earlier, and kicked off his Tha Carter VI Tour in grand fashion. While there was plenty to critique of Wayne's latest offering, he was surrounded by a blanket of love as the 13,000-plus fans serenaded their hero and gave Weezy his flowers throughout the night. The New Orleans icon kicked off the show around 10:15 p.m. ET and ripped through about 36 cuts from his decorated catalog, mixing in a handful of C6 track debuts with his timeless anthems for the 70-minute set running the gauntlet of his greatest hits. For the most part, it was Wayne holding his guitar while backed by a DJ and live band, but he had a couple of surprises in store when New York legend LL COOL J and Young Money's Cory Gunz briefly made cameos. There was plenty of gratitude filling the World's Most Famous Arena with Wayne running through his signature 'I ain't s—t without you,' and he took time to thank his fans for sticking with him on this arduous journey over the last three decades, as well as his collaborators for contributing to Tha Carter VI. Fans seemed to recognize the importance of a night like this — how many more installments of Tha Carter or arena tours are there in the future for Wayne? But perhaps like Baby Boomers and Generation X getting to see their favorite rock bands turn old and grey on tour, maybe rap icons will be able to age gracefully and continue taking the stage even as grandparents. Weezy appeared to be soaking in the moment as well, with plenty of family and close friends cheering him on from inside MSG. Tha Carter VI Tour will take a hiatus for a few weeks before resuming later in June. Here are our six best moments from Friday night's show. Wayne has long been an eccentric hip-hop fashion icon, and he added to his lore on Friday night when he took the stage in a signed Britney Spears T-shirt. Weezy previously paid homage to Spears when he released 'Like No One Else' — a freestyle over the pop star's 'Gimme More' hit — during his torrid mixtape run in '07. Those inside MSG were privy to the live debut of several C6 tracks, and perhaps what's most impressive for Wayne from Friday night is that he had all of the lyrics to the new cuts down pat. From 'Banned From NO' to 'Welcome to Tha Carter' and 'Sharks,' Wayne didn't miss a beat. The first guest appearance of the night came in the form of Young Money's Cory Gunz, who displayed his rapid-fire mini-uzi-like flow to flawlessly complete Tha Carter IV standout '6 Foot 7 Foot' while staring right back at Wayne. The Young Money Militia was in full force as part of the MSG invasion. Wayne carries such an extensive catalog that 36 tracks doesn't even make a dent in his Hall of Fame career output. He could've easily gone for another 36. Certain tracks just have a timelessness to them and Weezy fans enjoyed him taking them down nostalgia road for Tha Carter staples like 'Hustler Musik,' 'A Milli,' 'Tha Mobb,' 'Let the Beat Build' and 'Fireman.' Tunechi took a moment to bask in the moment and reflect on releasing Tha Carter VI hours before the concert. He showed his appreciation to the crowd and saluted his artistic peers who added to the project. 'I put out Tha Carter VI,' Wayne told the audience. 'I must say thank you to every single soul supporting that motherf—king album, supporting me from day one. Damn. I also must thank every single person involved with that album. Everybody came through — I appreciate all of y'all, man.' The best surprise of the night came when LL COOL J rocked MSG for one of those hip-hop moments that may never be duplicated with LL and Weezy on the same stage. Tha Carter VI's 'Bells' saw Weezy interpolate LL COOL J's 'Rock the Bells,' so it was only right for the New York-bred rap star to make a guest appearance and perform his 1985 hit. Rocking his signature white Kangol bucket hat, the 57-year-old is still a high-level performer with an abundance of energy that could run circles around artists half his age. 'I pay homage, n—a,' Wayne said. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Pink Villa
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival: From Jelly Roll and Tate McRae to Ed Sheeran, LIST of Performing Artists
The iHeartRadio Music Festival has released the list of artists performing at the event, set to take place in September. The ceremony, which will last for two nights, will feature a different set of musicians performing on the music festival stage, accompanied by their fans cheering them on. For the lineup of the artists performing at the event, the names include Jelly Roll, Ed Sheeran, Tate McRae, and Maroon 5. Other musicians set to take the center stage include Mariah Carey, Bryan Adams, Feid, GloRilla, John Fogerty, Justice, Lil Wayne, LL COOL J, Sammy Hagar, The Offspring, and Tim McGraw, with others to be announced soon. Everything we know about iHeartRadio Music Festival 2025 This year's iHeartRadio Music Festival will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest, and the show will be held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Moreover, the audience will be able to catch the live broadcast on iHeart Media radio stations nationwide. The performances from the event will be streamed live on Hulu for subscribers of the digital platform. Meanwhile, the Eligible Capital cardholders will have access to the presale tickets. Moreover, the tickets will be available for purchase from Wednesday, June 13, and the window will remain open until Friday, June 15. The audience will also be able to attend the pre-event party, where LL COOL J will perform on the first day, and Jelly Roll will entertain the fans on the final day. The iHeartRadio Music Festival organizers went on to reveal that the listeners of the show on the radio stations will get a chance to take a trip to Las Vegas.
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7 days ago
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iHeartMedia Announces Lineup for the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival Presented by Capital One
The two-day main stage event will feature performances by Bryan Adams, Ed Sheeran, Feid, GloRilla, Jelly Roll, John Fogerty, Justice, Lil Wayne, LL COOL J, Mariah Carey, Maroon 5, Sammy Hagar, Tate McRae, The Offspring, Tim McGraw and more; hosted by Ryan Seacrest on September 19 and 20 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Hulu to serve as the Official Streaming Destination of the Festival Tickets available to general public on beginning June 13 NEW YORK, June 03, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iHeartMedia today announced the lineup for the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival presented by Capital One, the annual concert event takes place on Friday, Sept. 19 and Saturday, Sept. 20 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This year, the epic two-day lineup for the iHeartRadio Music Festival presented by Capital One will feature performances by Bryan Adams, Ed Sheeran, Feid, GloRilla, Jelly Roll, John Fogerty, Justice, Lil Wayne, LL COOL J, Mariah Carey, Maroon 5, Sammy Hagar, Tate McRae, The Offspring and Tim McGraw with more to be announced. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the iHeartRadio Music Festival will once again include one-of-a-kind collaborations and surprise performances. "What makes the iHeartRadio Music Festival one of a kind is that we bring together the biggest artists from all genres of music for the entire weekend," said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer and John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises of iHeartMedia. "Fans can also watch live at home on Hulu, our official streaming destination." Each night, the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival presented by Capital One will broadcast live for fans via iHeartMedia radio stations throughout the country across more than 150 markets. Hulu will be the Official Streaming Destination of the festival, with performances livestreamed each night exclusively to all Hulu subscribers. Additional information about the livestream will be posted across Hulu's platform and social media channels. Eligible Capital One cardholders will have priority access to presale tickets for the iHeartRadio Music Festival beginning Wednesday, June 11 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET through Friday, June 13 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET or while presale tickets last. Cardholders will also be able to add a Capital One Access Pass to their purchase to enjoy an exclusive pre-show party with LL COOL J on Friday or Jelly Roll on Saturday inclusive of food, drinks & a private performance. Pre-sale info and tickets will be available at Tickets go on sale to the general public on beginning Friday, June 13 at 2 p.m. ET/ 11 a.m. PT. In addition, throughout a summer-long on-air and online promotion, iHeartMedia station listeners across the country will have chances to win exclusive trips to Las Vegas where they will join thousands of other dedicated music fans to experience the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival. Proud Partners of this year's event include Presenting Partner Capital One, Arm & Hammer Power Sheets, Audible, belVita, Hyundai, M&M'S®, and more to be announced. The iHeartRadio Music Festival will be executive produced by John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Bart Peters from iHeartMedia and Diversified Production Services (DPS). iHeartMedia will also executive produce the live stream and VOD special on Hulu. For more details about the iHeartRadio Music Festival visit Artists and/or event are subject to change or cancellation without notice. About iHeartMedia, Inc. iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, with 90% of Americans listening to iHeart broadcast radio in every month. iHeart's broadcast radio assets alone have a larger audience in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the size of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled audience of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined, has the most recognizable live events across all genres of music, has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand, and is the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit for more company information. About Capital One At Capital One we're on a mission for our customers – bringing them best-in-class products, rewards, service, and experiences. Capital One is a diversified bank that offers products and services to individuals, small businesses and commercial clients. We use technology, innovation, and interaction to provide consumers with products and services to meet their needs. Through Capital One Entertainment and Capital One Dining we provide our rewards cardholders with access to unforgettable experiences in the areas they're passionate about, including dining, music, sports and the arts. Learn more at and About Hulu Hulu is a leading premium streaming service that offers an expansive slate of live and on-demand entertainment through a wide array of subscription options that give consumers ultimate control over their viewing experience. As part of the Disney Entertainment segment, Hulu is the only on-demand offering that provides access to shows from every major U.S. broadcast network, libraries of hit TV series and films – including licensed content streaming exclusively on Hulu – and award-winning Originals. Hulu is available as a standalone streaming service or as part of bundle offerings with different combinations of Disney+ and ESPN+ and can be further personalized through a variety of premium and Live TV add-on subscriptions. With Hulu + Live TV, subscribers receive a unique combination of 95+ live news, entertainment and sports TV channels and can access Hulu's on-demand library, Disney+, and ESPN+ all in one plan. Visit to subscribe or learn more about the service. About T-Mobile Arena T-Mobile Arena, the 20,000-seat venue located on the Las Vegas Strip between Park MGM and New York-New York, opened April 6, 2016. The arena hosts more than 100 events annually including major headline entertainment, awards shows, UFC, boxing, basketball and other sporting events, family shows and special events. T-Mobile Arena also is the home of the Vegas Golden Knights, a National Hockey League expansion team and the city's first professional sports team, as well as UFC's exclusive Las Vegas arena destination. The venue, named the No. 1 venue on Billboard Magazine's 2018 Arena Power List as well as the "Best New Major Concert Venue" by Pollstar Magazine in 2016, features 50 luxury suites, more than two dozen private loge boxes, complete broadcast facilities, and other specially designed exclusive hospitality offerings and fan amenities destined to create a guest experience second to none. Toshiba Plaza, an adjacent two-acre outdoor entertainment space, features performance stages, a variety of video screens and other interactive content and display areas. Designed and built to prioritize environmental sustainability, T-Mobile Arena was awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® (LEED) Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council in 2016. T-Mobile Arena is a privately funded joint venture between AEG and MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). For more information, visit or follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. View source version on Contacts iHeartMediaAngel Aristoneangelaristone@ Peyton Webbpeytonwebb@ Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Business Wire
7 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
iHeartMedia Announces Lineup for the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival Presented by Capital One
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iHeartMedia today announced the lineup for the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival presented by Capital One, the annual concert event takes place on Friday, Sept. 19 and Saturday, Sept. 20 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This year, the epic two-day lineup for the iHeartRadio Music Festival presented by Capital One will feature performances by Bryan Adams, Ed Sheeran, Feid, GloRilla, Jelly Roll, John Fogerty, Justice, Lil Wayne, LL COOL J, Mariah Carey, Maroon 5, Sammy Hagar, Tate McRae, The Offspring and Tim McGraw with more to be announced. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the iHeartRadio Music Festival will once again include one-of-a-kind collaborations and surprise performances. 'What makes the iHeartRadio Music Festival one of a kind is that we bring together the biggest artists from all genres of music for the entire weekend,' said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer and John Sykes, President of Entertainment Enterprises of iHeartMedia. 'Fans can also watch live at home on Hulu, our official streaming destination.' Each night, the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival presented by Capital One will broadcast live for fans via iHeartMedia radio stations throughout the country across more than 150 markets. Hulu will be the Official Streaming Destination of the festival, with performances livestreamed each night exclusively to all Hulu subscribers. Additional information about the livestream will be posted across Hulu's platform and social media channels. Eligible Capital One cardholders will have priority access to presale tickets for the iHeartRadio Music Festival beginning Wednesday, June 11 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET through Friday, June 13 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET or while presale tickets last. Cardholders will also be able to add a Capital One Access Pass to their purchase to enjoy an exclusive pre-show party with LL COOL J on Friday or Jelly Roll on Saturday inclusive of food, drinks & a private performance. Pre-sale info and tickets will be available at Tickets go on sale to the general public on beginning Friday, June 13 at 2 p.m. ET/ 11 a.m. PT. In addition, throughout a summer-long on-air and online promotion, iHeartMedia station listeners across the country will have chances to win exclusive trips to Las Vegas where they will join thousands of other dedicated music fans to experience the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival. Proud Partners of this year's event include Presenting Partner Capital One, Arm & Hammer Power Sheets, Audible, belVita, Hyundai, M&M'S®, and more to be announced. The iHeartRadio Music Festival will be executive produced by John Sykes, Tom Poleman and Bart Peters from iHeartMedia and Diversified Production Services (DPS). iHeartMedia will also executive produce the live stream and VOD special on Hulu. For more details about the iHeartRadio Music Festival visit Artists and/or event are subject to change or cancellation without notice. About iHeartMedia, Inc. iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, with 90% of Americans listening to iHeart broadcast radio in every month. iHeart's broadcast radio assets alone have a larger audience in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the size of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled audience of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined, has the most recognizable live events across all genres of music, has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand, and is the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit for more company information. About Capital One At Capital One we're on a mission for our customers – bringing them best-in-class products, rewards, service, and experiences. Capital One is a diversified bank that offers products and services to individuals, small businesses and commercial clients. We use technology, innovation, and interaction to provide consumers with products and services to meet their needs. Through Capital One Entertainment and Capital One Dining we provide our rewards cardholders with access to unforgettable experiences in the areas they're passionate about, including dining, music, sports and the arts. Learn more at and About Hulu Hulu is a leading premium streaming service that offers an expansive slate of live and on-demand entertainment through a wide array of subscription options that give consumers ultimate control over their viewing experience. As part of the Disney Entertainment segment, Hulu is the only on-demand offering that provides access to shows from every major U.S. broadcast network, libraries of hit TV series and films – including licensed content streaming exclusively on Hulu – and award-winning Originals. Hulu is available as a standalone streaming service or as part of bundle offerings with different combinations of Disney+ and ESPN+ and can be further personalized through a variety of premium and Live TV add-on subscriptions. With Hulu + Live TV, subscribers receive a unique combination of 95+ live news, entertainment and sports TV channels and can access Hulu's on-demand library, Disney+, and ESPN+ all in one plan. Visit to subscribe or learn more about the service. About T-Mobile Arena T-Mobile Arena, the 20,000-seat venue located on the Las Vegas Strip between Park MGM and New York-New York, opened April 6, 2016. The arena hosts more than 100 events annually including major headline entertainment, awards shows, UFC, boxing, basketball and other sporting events, family shows and special events. T-Mobile Arena also is the home of the Vegas Golden Knights, a National Hockey League expansion team and the city's first professional sports team, as well as UFC's exclusive Las Vegas arena destination. The venue, named the No. 1 venue on Billboard Magazine 's 2018 Arena Power List as well as the 'Best New Major Concert Venue' by Pollstar Magazine in 2016, features 50 luxury suites, more than two dozen private loge boxes, complete broadcast facilities, and other specially designed exclusive hospitality offerings and fan amenities destined to create a guest experience second to none. Toshiba Plaza, an adjacent two-acre outdoor entertainment space, features performance stages, a variety of video screens and other interactive content and display areas. Designed and built to prioritize environmental sustainability, T-Mobile Arena was awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design® (LEED) Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council in 2016. T-Mobile Arena is a privately funded joint venture between AEG and MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM). For more information, visit or follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
