Lil Wayne is hitting the road this spring to kick off his much-anticipated “Welcome to Tha Carter Tour”. This tour should signal that the long-awaited “Carter VI” album should be right around the corner. (Hint, Hint) Even if it isn’t so we all will hope that it is.
Lil Wayne recently announced that he would be headlining a 28-city tour with his first appearance in Minneapolis on April 4, 2023. The Welcome To Tha Carter tour dates include making appearances in locations such as Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, and NYC before closing out the “Welcome To Tha Carter Tour” in Los Angeles on May 13, 2023.
According to TMZ, Lil Wayne’s hometown of New Orleans happens to be left off of the cities hosting the tour. It’s rumored that he keeps New Orleans from his tour lineups due to the Weezyana Festival. This is a special show for the people of The Big Easy that will be enjoying its 7th edition later this year. Keep your fingers crossed!
Lil Wayne, The Rapper
American rapper Lil Wayne was born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. on September 27, 1982. He is a native of the Hollygrove neighborhood of Uptown New Orleans, Louisiana’s 17th Ward. Growing up in an impoverished community, he began his career in 1995 at the age of 12. Rapper Birdman signed him to Cash Money Records at the time, making Lil Wayne the label’s youngest artist. Lil Wayne then joined the group the Hot Boys in 1997 with his labelmate B.G. The group was formed in New Orleans, Louisiana, and included rappers Juvenile and Turk.
With his first solo album, The Block Is Hot, released in 1999, Lil Wayne made his first solo breakthrough into the music industry. Lights Out, his second album, was released in 2000. In 2002, his third album, 500 Degreez, was made available to the public.
Tha Carter, which was Lil Wayne’s fourth studio album, was released in the summer of 2004. It was praised by critics as an improvement in both his rapping style and lyrical themes. The album also featured collaborations with renowned artists like Jay-Z and T-Pain. Tha Carter went on to become one of Lil Wayne’s most successful albums, cementing his place in the rap industry.
Tha Carter II album, the sequel to the first Tha Carter album, was released in December 2005. Tha Carter II debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 albums chart with sales of more than 238,000 copies in its first week. The album went on to sell 2,000,000 copies worldwide. “Fireman” The first hit single on the album, and a fan favorite peaked at number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The album received critical acclaim for its lyrical content and production, solidifying Lil Wayne’s position as one of the top rappers in the industry. Tha Carter II also features collaborations with notable artists such as Robin Thicke, T.I., and Curren$y.
When Tha Carter III was released on June 10, 2008, it sold over 1 million copies in its first week. Rebirth, his sixth solo album, was instead made available on February 2, 2010. On September 27, 2010, Carter’s 28th birthday, his tenth album, I Am Not a Human Being, was released. In the United States, the album has sold over 953,000 copies. Despite mixed reviews, Rebirth debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and has since been certified gold by the RIAA. I Am Not A Human Being also received mixed reviews but still managed to debut at number 2 on the Billboard 200.
Lil Wayne’s success continued with the release of his eleventh studio album, Tha Carter IV, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and sold 964,000 copies in its first week. He has since released several more albums and continues to be a prominent figure in the rap industry. Tha Carter V was finally released on September 27, 2018. The Funeral was released on January 31, 2023.
He is frequently referred to as one of the greatest rappers of all time. Lil Wayne is also regarded as one of the most influential artists of his generation. It appears that the vast majority of critics who have evaluated his body of work are probably right. Now we wait on the Carter VI and I Am Not a Human Being III.
The Lil Weezyana Fest 2023
The Lil Weezyana fest will be a one-day event dedicated to his Home town of New Orleans. The festival was initially curated to raise money for his fellow natives impacted by the tragic losses associated with Hurricane Katrina. This was one of the most horrific weather storms to date. many people suffered great losses after the hurricane settled down. It was to be used as an outlet to relieve stress, uplift the towns and show love and support during the clean-up and rebuilding of neighborhoods in the surrounding areas. During the event, there will be several other trending artists’ performances including the hometown favorite.
Lil Wayne’s The Carter 6
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