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Tha Carter VI

album by Lil Wayne

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Tha Carter VI is an album by American rapper Lil Wayne, released in 2025. The album features a diverse list of collaborators, including Bono (of U2), Lin-Manuel Miranda, MGK, Jelly Roll, and Wyclef Jean. Despite its star-studded guest list, Tha Carter VI received mixed reviews from critics.1

Lil Wayne, born Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. in 1982, rose to prominence in the early 21st century as a highly successful hip-hop artist. He is known for his prolific output, including studio albums, mixtapes, and numerous guest appearances. His Tha Carter series has been a significant part of his discography, with Tha Carter III (2008) being a particularly notable success, selling over 2.8 million copies and becoming the best-selling album of that year in the United States.12

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