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Lil Wayne Showcases ‘Tha Carter VI’ on BET Awards Stage

He enlisted a red-robed gospel choir for a dramatic rendition of new tracks followed by his classic hit after releasing his first solo album in five years.

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Overview

  • Tha Carter VI debuted on June 6 as Lil Wayne’s first solo album in five years, featuring 19 tracks and collaborations with Wyclef Jean, Jelly Roll, MGK and more.
  • During the June 9 ceremony at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, Wayne made a dramatic entrance with a red-robed gospel choir and fog effects before performing ‘Welcome to Tha Carter’ and his classic hit ‘A Milli.’
  • He is in contention for several BET Awards, including Best Male Hip Hop Artist and two Best Collaboration nods for the tracks “Bless” and “Sticky.”
  • Wayne kicked off the supporting tour the same day his album dropped with a Madison Square Garden show in New York City, delivering a set described as a “time machine” blending new cuts and fan favorites.
  • He is scheduled to perform at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas on September 19 and 20, with live broadcasts across Hulu and iHeartMedia radio stations.