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The 10 Best Songs From Lil Wayne's ‘Tha Carter' Series: Critic's Picks
It's officially Lil Wayne week. Weezy is set to return with the sixth installment of arguably rap's most decorated album series with Tha Carter VI arriving on Friday (June 6). More from Billboard Fuerza Regida's JOP, Gabito Ballesteros & Lupillo Rivera Join 'Pase a la Fama' TV Show Jamie Foxx Has One Question For Sean Combs in Midst of N.Y. Racketeering Trial: 'Why You So Nasty, Diddy?' All-American Rejects Frontman Tyson Ritter Joining OnlyFans to Continue Band's 'Disruptive' Streak Seven years after C5, Wayne hopes to make more history and add to his decorated legacy. The project's slated to be another star-studded affair with a range of rumored features from Miley Cyrus, Bono, MGK, Wyclef Jean, Andrea Bocelli and more. Three decades into a hall-of-fame career, Lil Wayne changed the aesthetic of rappers and the genre's sound in the 21st century. Take a look at all the 'Lil's in the rap game, the tattoos and dreadlocks, that can be attributed to Weezy's influence. His intoxicating Auto-Tune-laced rhymes and witty punchlines that seemingly never end ushered in a new archetype of rapper. 'Before I stepped into music, everyone looked a certain way and everyone did a certain thing. Look at me. Now look at music. They all look like me,' he said in 2020. 'I love it.' At the end of every concert, Lil Wayne expresses gratitude to his fans, saying, 'I ain't s–t without you.' But Weezy wouldn't but the artist he is without Tha Carter series—a staple in his discography and an artifact of hip-hop history. 'Welcome back hip-hop, I saved your life,' he raps on Tha Carter 3's 'Dr. Carter.' Lil Wayne's prime heading into C3 circa '07-'08 was something you had to see to believe. In a genre with goliaths like Kanye West, Jay-Z and Eminem dominating, Weezy stood tall at 5'5', in a league of his own. At times, his greatness was impossible to measure through sheer commercial numbers, with the droves of leaks and mixtape files being shared online between fans in a pre-streaming world. 'You scare me, man, every time you spit,' Ye told Wayne on stage at the 2008 BET Awards while referring to Weezy as his 'fiercest competition.' The New Orleans rap deity will take a bow and a well-deserved victory lap on Friday night when he celebrates Tha Carter VI's arrival with his first headlining solo show at Madison Square Garden. How is that possible? Billboard sifted through all five installments of Tha Carter and attempted to do the impossible, filing down a list to the 10 best tracks from the acclaimed series. (And a quick honorable mention to 'Mirror,' 'This is the Carter,' 'I Miss My Dawgs,' 'Got Money,' 'Mona Lisa,' 'Fly In' and 'Comfortable.') Weezy didn't waste any time getting busy on Tha Carter II, as he comes out of the gate guns blazing on opener 'Tha Mobb.' He flexes being a legend in the game even if he never released a song, and compares himself to being the ocean, while other rappers are mere tuna swimming around his domain. Being a basketball savant, there's even a shrewd reference to NBA veteran Bill Cartwright, who retired a decade prior to C2. Wayne could do it all. Wayne's torrid 2007 mixtape run and array of leaks that could be another rapper's best single flooded the market and set the table for Tha Carter III. Expectations couldn't be higher, and a scorching Weezy delivered a smash that radio could wrap its arms around featuring a lift from the late Static Major. 'Lollipop' is Wayne's lone song as a lead artist to top the Hot 100 and earned him a diamond plaque. Mannie Fresh helmed Tha Carter nearly exclusively behind the, boards as he supplied the jet fuel for every Cash Money artist to take off. Both MF's and Weezy's gifts are on full display with the twitchy 'Go DJ,' which notched Tunechi his first major solo hit and led the way to Wayne becoming the commercial titan he'd emerge as in the second half of the 2000s. '18, how I'm living?/ Youngin, show that Bentley,' he raps. Lil Wayne long believed he was the 'Best Rapper Alive,' and it wasn't long after Tha Carter II until the rest of the world started to catch up. Weezy flexes on the competition over an Iron Maiden interpolation, and uses clever wordplay to plant his championship flag in ground. 'Best Rapper Alive' went on to be a Wayne fan-favorite deep cut since the track was never made a single or had a video — but the New Orleans legend used the rest of the decade as his canvas to paint a masterpiece and lend credence to his bold claims. Drake gets called up to the big leagues with his Tha Carter series debut, and the 6 God makes it count. Drizzy handles chorus duties, exhaling over the smoky T-Minus production, which clears the lane for Wayne, who lights up the scoreboard to lead Young Angel and Young Lion to victory, with plenty of punchy one-liners. 'I tried to pay attention, but attention paid me/ Haters can't see me, nose-bleed seats,' he spews on the C4 standout. 'She Will' reached No. 3 on the Hot 100 and topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Wayne set the stage for C2 by setting off the alarms that he was gearing up for a hip-hop takeover with the blaring 'Fireman.' He put out the blazes of rhymers around him, but he would remain scorching for years to come. A pop-friendly hit in 2005, 'Fireman' cracked the Billboard Hot 100's top 40, peaking at No. 32. In the same vein as 'A Milli,' which was also produced by Bangladesh, Weezy lets the chopper sing without a chorus, and spins a hit out of his rapid-fire flow. '6 Foot 7 Foot' is filled with memorable bars, as Wayne somehow rhymes 'charisma' with 'vodka spritzer.' The feverish, Cory Gunz-assisted track set the bar for Tha Carter IV to close out 2010, and cracked the Hot 100's top 10. Only Lil Wayne's lyrical brilliance could turn the weather's seasons into his biggest haters. Weezy and Jay-Z had a competitive relationship, as they pushed each other's pen to greatness and metaphorically attempted to KO one another with every punch line. With Wayne at his peak, Hov walked into a [Young] lion's den, and Tunechi got the best of him on 'Mr. Carter' with home court advantage. A Carter series fan favorite, the 'Hustler Music/Money on My Mind' video aeshtetically defined the C2 era for Wayne, as nobody could forget Weezy spitting bars around the city in a pink camouflage Bape jacket and matching kicks. Wayne slows the pace down here, and his hazy flow does the rest. With a catchy chorus built around Weezy powering through life's obstacles to stack paper through any means, 'Hustler Musik' has aged about as well as any Wayne song over the years. Songs without choruses aren't supposed to be hits, but 'A Milli' finds Wayne leaving earth for three minutes with hard-hitting bar one after another. Who could forget the POV music video, following Weezy around a chaotic tour of the video set? Bangladesh's beat is still one of the hardest-hitting in modern hip-hop history, and 'What's a goon to a goblin' and 'You like a b—h with no a–, you ain't got s–t' are couplets that remain memorable staples of Weezy's repertoire to this day. 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
New York Post
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Lil Wayne announces first MSG show in support of ‘Tha Carter VI.' Get tickets
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. It feels like we've been waiting 'A Milli' years for this. Lil Wayne just announced he'll headline New York City's Madison Square Garden for the first time in his illustrious career. The show, which goes down Friday, June 6, is in support of Weezy's forthcoming 'Tha Carter VI' album, also due out 6/6. Advertisement 'June 6 We C6 The Carter Six June 6 We C6 Ain't a problem I can't 6 June 6,' the Hip-Hop icon shared on Instagram. At the show, fans will likely be treated to tracks from the sixth 'Tha Carter' installment which allegedly 'features Miley Cyrus, MGK, Andrea Bocelli, Wayne's son Kameron, Bono and more,' according to Billboard. As of now, no singles have been released. This tracks; when 'Tha Carter V' hit shelves in September 2018, Lil Wayne didn't make any music available before the chart-topping record dropped. In addition to this one-off MSG gig, Lil Wayne also has a number of headlining dates and a festival appearance lined up these next few months. Advertisement Fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming Lil Wayne shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale for the Madison Square Garden concert is Friday, April 25. Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event. Lil Wayne tour schedule 2025 A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below. Advertisement New Orleans Jazz Festival 2025 For the next two weekends in Weezy's hometown, the annual genre-bending New Orleans Jazz Festival goes down in the Big Easy. Fellow headliners on this year's stacked bill include Patti LaBelle, Bryson Tiller, Lenny Kravitz, Babyface and The Wailers feat. Julian Marley among many, many others like Big Freedia and Kamasi Washington. And, yes, it should be noted that Lil Wayne will be backed by The Roots. Advertisement Want to be there? Last-minute single and multi-day 2025 New Orleans Jazz Festival tickets can be found here. Lil Wayne set list On Feb. 28, Lil Wayne headlined at St. Louis' Enterprise Center. Based on our findings at Set List FM, here's what he took to the stage. 01.) 'I'm Goin' In' (Drake cover) 02.) 'Let the Beat Build' 03.) 'John' 04.) 'Uproar' 05.) 'Fireman' 06.) 'Money on My Mind' 07.) 'Tha Mobb' 08.) 'Blunt Blowin'' 09.) 'Rich as F—' 10.) 'Hustler Musik' 11.) 'Love Me' 12.) 'Lollipop' 13.) 'HYFR (Hell Ya F—ing Right)' (Drake cover) 14.) 'Mrs. Officer' 15.) 'She Will' 16.) 'Shoes' 17.) 'Ride for My N—-s (Sky Is the Limit)' 18.) 'YM Wasted' 19.) 'Tunechi Rollin'' 20.) 'We On Fire' (Hot Boy$ song) (with Juvenile) 21.) '400 Degreez' (Juvenile cover) (with Juvenile) 22.) 'Rich N—-z' (Juvenile cover) (with Juvenile) 23.) 'Project B—-' (Big Tymers cover) (with Big Tymers) 24.) 'Neighborhood Superstar' (Hot Boy$ song) (with Hot Boy$) 25.) 'Ridin' (Hot Boy$ song) (with Hot Boy$) 26.) 'I Need a Hot Girl' (Hot Boy$ song) (with Hot Boy$) 27.) 'Bling Bling' (B.G. cover) (with B.G.) 28.) 'Back That Azz Up' (Juvenile cover) (with Juvenile) 29.) 'Steady Mobbin'' (Young Money song) 30.) 'A Milli' Lil Wayne new music Although no single for the album has been unveiled yet, the legendary rapper dropped three singles this year. There's the hypnotic 'Pop It Off' with Tyga (you have to wait until the 1:50 mark to hear Wayne), anthemic 'Tweaker' alongside GELO (once again, Weezy drops in around two minutes in) and the smooth 'This Is Why' where he features for Tucker Nichol. Want to dig further into the archives? You can find Lil Wayne's vast discography in full here. Hip-Hop stars on tour in 2025 Advertisement Rap is in season. Many of the biggest names in the game are hitting the road these next few months. To make sure you're in the loop, here are just five of our favorites you won't want to miss live these next few months. • Wu-Tang Clan • Kendrick Lamar with SZA Advertisement • Ice Cube • Tyler, The Creator • Cypress Hill with Atmosphere Who else is out and about? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. Advertisement This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
Yahoo
03-04-2025
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Playboi Carti Compares His Commercial Success To Peak Lil Wayne
Playboi Carti is feeling the weight of his latest triumph, and he's not shy about drawing comparisons to one of Hip-Hop's greatest. The Atlanta rapper recently took to social media to celebrate his album MUSIC, boldly likening his impact to that of Lil Wayne. 'FEELING LIKE WEEZY WE ALREADY PLATINUM N DA STREETS,' Carti wrote, seemingly referencing Weezy's legendary commercial peak when Tha Carter III sold over one million copies in its first week of release. The statement signals Carti's confidence in MUSIC's dominance, particularly as it becomes his second consecutive album to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The album's success has been undeniable, logging the biggest streaming week for any project since Taylor Swift's The Tortured Poets Department last May. Adding to the significance, MUSIC's gold certification arrived around the same time as the anniversary of Carti's breakout single, 'Broke Boi,' a track that introduced him to a wider audience years ago. Released on March 14, MUSIC debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, marking his second consecutive album to top the chart. His previous album, Whole Lotta Red, also reached that summit in 2023, accounting for over 100,000 album-equivalent units sold during its first week of release. Carti has also paid direct homage to Lil Wayne, subtitling the deluxe edition of MUSIC as Sorry 4 Da Wait—a nod to Wayne's classic mixtape of the same name. While his comparison to Weezy is bold, Carti's ability to captivate audiences and push boundaries suggests he's carving out his own legendary path. The album, which includes features from Kendrick Lamar, Future, Travis Scott, The Weeknd, Jhené Aiko, Skepta, Lil Uzi Vert, Ty Dolla Sign, and Young Thug, also became the most-streamed studio album in a single day on Spotify in 2025. See Playboi Carti's Instagram post below. More from Playboi Carti Pays Homage To Lil Wayne With 'Music' Deluxe Album Playboi Carti Calls Shenanigans On His Album's First Week Sales, Says He Sold This Many Playboi Carti Tells Ye To "Shut The F**k Up," And Cassie Agrees
