Did Nicki Minaj and Drake make an appearance on Lil Wayne's album? Everything we know so far

Lil Wayne has dropped Tha Carter VI after years, marking a big moment in his impressive career. The album came out on June 6, 2025, ending a five-year hiatus since his last solo studio release, and adding another chapter in one of hip-hop's most legendary album series.

This release lands seven years after Tha Carter V. Its arrival followed a gradual buildup, which included mysterious hints, glimpses from studio sessions, and a 2023 mixtape prequel titled Tha Fix Before Tha VI. Earlier this year, Wayne confirmed the album's release during the 2025 College Football Playoff National Championship where he shared its release window.

Lil Wayne packs Tha Carter VI with 19 tracks that showcase his sharp lyrics alongside bold beats and a variety of team-ups. Fans had hoped to see Drake and Nicki Minaj on the album to bring a Young Money reunion, but neither makes an appearance, according to XXL Mag. Even without them, the album still feels like a strong collaboration.

On August 6, 2022, Lil Wayne had joined Drake and Nicki Minaj for a Young Money Reunion Concert in Toronto, where he had teased fans by saying,

"I'm working on Carter VI, coming soon."

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Lil Wayne's Tha Carter VI complete tracklist

Here is the tracklist of Tha Carter VI:

1. King Carter

2. Welcome to tha Carter

3. Bells

4. Hip-Hop featuring BigXthaPlug and Jay Jones

5. Sharks featuring Jelly Roll and Big Sean

6. Banned From NO

7. The Days featuring Bono

8. Cotton Candy featuring 2 Chainz

9. Flex Up

10. Island Holiday

11. Loki's Theme

12. If I Played the Guitar

13. Peanuts 2 N Elephant

14. Rari featuring Kameron Carter

15. Maria featuring Andrea Bocelli and Wyclef

16. Bein Myself featuring Mannie Fresh

17. Mula Komin In featuring Lil Novi

18. Alone in the Studio With My Gun featuring MGK and Kodak Black

19. Written History

The list of features covers a mix of styles and genres. Artists like 2 Chainz, Kodak Black, MGK, Big Sean, BigXthaPlug, and Jelly Roll add different vibes to the project. Songs like Sharks and Alone in the Studio With My Gun grab attention because they combine raw street lyrics with a more commercial sound.

Lil Wayne brings a personal touch to the album by involving two of his kids — Kameron Carter is part of Rari and Lil Novi appears on Mula Komin In. The track Maria has a surprising team-up with opera legend Andrea Bocelli and Wyclef Jean.

Throughout the album, the themes swing between deep thoughts and confident swagger. On tracks like Bein Myself with Mannie Fresh, Wayne gives a nod back to his New Orleans origins. Meanwhile, songs like King Carter and Written History seem to take a broader look at his path in the music world.

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Lil Wayne revealed plans to drop Tha Carter VI Tour starting on the same day as the album’s release in New York City. The tour travels across North America until October 2, wrapping up in West Palm Beach.