WafricNews | June 4, 2025

New Orleans, USA – It’s Lil Wayne season once again. The rap heavyweight is stepping back into the spotlight with Tha Carter VI, the latest chapter in what many hail as hip-hop’s most iconic album series. With the project set to drop this Friday (June 6), fans are bracing for another potential cultural shift from the genre-defining artist.

Seven years have passed since Tha Carter V, and this time around, the stakes—and the guest list—are higher. Rumored features include everyone from pop chameleon Miley Cyrus and U2’s Bono to rock-rapper MGK and even operatic legend Andrea Bocelli. For Wayne, this is more than just another album—it’s a victory lap in a three-decade career that’s influenced an entire generation of rappers.

With his unmistakable voice, razor-sharp punchlines, and a style that changed how hip-hop looks and sounds, Lil Wayne carved out a blueprint that thousands followed. “Look at me. Now look at music. They all look like me,” he declared in a 2020 interview—a statement that’s hard to dispute.

As Weezy prepares to light up Madison Square Garden for his first solo headliner at the legendary venue, WafricNews revisits the most unforgettable tracks from Tha Carter series. These are the songs that shaped his legacy, shifted the genre, and reminded the world: Wayne doesn’t just rap—he reigns.

10. “Tha Mobb” – Tha Carter II
Wayne opens Tha Carter II with swagger and surgical precision. Over brooding production, he compares himself to the ocean, leaving lesser rappers as mere tuna in his waters. From NBA nods to razor-sharp bars, this intro set the tone for the firestorm to come.

9. “Lollipop” (feat. Static Major) – Tha Carter III
The world couldn’t resist this one. Featuring the late Static Major, “Lollipop” gave Wayne his first No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and a diamond plaque. With its syrupy production and Auto-Tune laced hooks, this track turned the streets and airwaves into Weezy territory.

8. “Go DJ” – Tha Carter
A defining moment in Wayne’s early solo career, “Go DJ” announced his arrival as more than just a Cash Money protégé. Produced by Mannie Fresh, it’s the sound of a young Wayne stepping into his future—and the first big hit that put the game on notice.

7. “Best Rapper Alive” – Tha Carter II
Long before the culture caught on, Wayne was already calling himself the best. Over an Iron Maiden sample, he flexes lyrical dominance and raw confidence—an underground classic that never got a video, but lives on as a fan-favorite declaration of greatness.

6. “She Will” (feat. Drake) – Tha Carter IV
Drake joins the big leagues on this moody anthem. While Drizzy coasts on the hook, Wayne delivers quotables like "I tried to pay attention, but attention paid me." It’s dark, smooth, and slick—everything the duo represented at the top of their game.

5. “Fireman” – Tha Carter II
Wayne didn’t just bring the heat—he was the alarm. “Fireman” kicked off the C2 era with blazing energy and a commercial edge that introduced Wayne to a new wave of listeners. It landed in the Hot 100’s top 40, but its real success was as a statement of intent.

4. “6 Foot 7 Foot” (feat. Cory Gunz) – Tha Carter IV
No hook. No fluff. Just bars. This lyrical exercise sees Wayne and Cory Gunz trade rapid-fire verses over a wild Bangladesh beat. It’s chaotic, funny, and brilliant—the kind of lyrical flexing only Weezy could pull off in prime form.

3. “Mr. Carter” (feat. Jay-Z) – Tha Carter III
Lil Wayne vs. Jay-Z. Enough said. Both Carters go bar-for-bar, but it's Weezy who steals the spotlight. With a point to prove and the pen to back it up, this track symbolizes the passing of a generational torch.

2. “Hustler Musik” – Tha Carter II
One of the rawest and most emotional cuts in the Carter series, “Hustler Musik” captures the heart of Wayne’s grind. From the pink BAPE jacket in the video to the motivational tone, this track became an anthem for anyone chasing dreams against the odds.

1. “A Milli” – Tha Carter III
No chorus. No rules. Just chaos and confidence. “A Milli” might be the most iconic freestyle-style single of the 2000s. Wayne tears through the Bangladesh beat with quotables that still echo through the culture. It wasn’t just a hit—it was a moment in time.

As Tha Carter VI approaches, there’s no doubt Lil Wayne is returning to remind the world why he’s a living legend. Whether this chapter becomes his final installment or just another masterpiece in his ongoing saga, one thing is certain: Hip-hop wouldn’t be what it is without Tha Carter.


By WafricNews Music Desk.