In his latest cover story for Rolling Stone, Lil Wayne shared insights about a variety of topics, including the Super Bowl Halftime Show and the possibility of collaborating on an album with his sons. His fans have been eagerly anticipating Tha Carter VI for several years, and the wait is almost over, with the album set to drop in just a few weeks.
In February, Lil Wayne announced that the much-anticipated project will be released on June 6th. While fans count down to the launch, he also revealed some intriguing details about what they can expect during an interview with Andre Gee for Rolling Stone.
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During the listening session, he revealed an exciting lineup of collaborators that has only heightened excitement for the upcoming project. This remarkable roster includes notable names such as Wyclef Jean, Miley Cyrus, Elephant Man, Bono, Wheezy, Kanye West, Andrea Bocelli, Machine Gun Kelly his son Kameron Carter, and several others. Additionally, the publication stated that Wayne has recorded a song that features a sample from Billie Eilish, which has not yet been cleared. Lil Wayne expressed that the unique aspect of this album lies in his fresh approach, stating:
“I’ve been thinking, ‘How would I sound if I collaborated with this artist or that artist?’” Wyclef Jean, one of his collaborators, shared his thoughts on the creative process as well. He remarked, “Having Lil Wayne and me in a studio together for 24 hours is a risky scenario. You just never know what incredible music might emerge from that.”
Lil Wayne elaborates,
“When you work with Wyclef, you can expect to create around eight tracks together. He has this incredible ability to take what you’ve done on one song and transform it into a completely new piece.”
Later in the conversation, Lil Wayne touched upon Kendrick Lamar’s performance during the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show, a slot that many fans thought would have been better suited for him. Despite the discussion around this controversial decision, it was clear that Lil Wayne holds no grudges against the Compton artist.
Lil Wayne shared that everything is good between him and Kendrick Lamar, explaining that he reached out to the L.A. rapper before the Super Bowl to smooth things over and offer his support. The article notes that Wayne also expressed that he holds no resentment toward Jay-Z. However, he made it clear that he has lost interest in performing at the Super Bowl.
“They took away that special feeling for me,” Lil Wayne commented. “I don’t want to be part of it anymore. It was something really perfect.”
