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Lil Wayne will kick off the Tha Carter VI Tour at Madison Square Garden, celebrating two decades of his album series. The tour spans across North America with 34 dates. Fans can expect performances featuring classic hits and new music from his upcoming album. Ticket sales commence soon, including VIP packages for an enhanced experience. This marks a significant return for Lil Wayne, particularly for his Detroit fans, as he highlights his lasting impact on the music industry.
New York City – Lil Wayne is set to launch his highly anticipated “Tha Carter VI Tour” on Friday, June 6, 2025, with a concert at Madison Square Garden. This event coincides with the release of his upcoming album, “Tha Carter VI,” marking a significant celebration of two decades of the “Tha Carter” album series.
The tour will kick off in New York and stretch across North America, featuring a total of 34 dates. Concert-goers can look forward to performances in major cities, including a show at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit scheduled for Saturday, August 23, 2025. Other notable stops on the tour include venues like Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia, on July 30, Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, Virginia, on August 1, and installations at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey, on consecutive dates from August 2 to August 3.
The tour lineup will feature supporting artists, including Tyga and Belly Gang Kushington, with NoCap appearing as a special guest at select shows throughout the tour. Fans of Lil Wayne can expect an exciting experience filled with his classic hits as well as new music from the upcoming album.
Ticket sales for the highly awaited tour will commence with an artist presale on June 4, 2025, at 10 a.m. local time. General ticket sales will begin on the official release date of “Tha Carter VI,” June 6, 2025, also at 10 a.m. local time, on Ticketmaster. Tickets will be available for purchase in various categories, including VIP packages that offer premium seating options and exclusive merchandise for fans seeking a more enhanced concert experience. Last-minute tickets for the Madison Square Garden concert remain available, providing an opportunity for enthusiasts to witness the kickoff performance in person.
Notably, Lil Wayne last performed in Detroit at the WJLB-FM’s Big Show concert in December 2023 and made a January 2025 appearance at Little Caesars Arena for a private event. The upcoming “Tha Carter VI Tour” will be a significant return for the artist to the arena and indicates a much-anticipated engagement for his Detroit fans.
As the tour unfolds, Lil Wayne will not only celebrate the past but also highlight his enduring influence on the music industry with the release of “Tha Carter VI.” Fans eagerly await both the new album and the dynamic performances that are sure to follow during this ambitious tour.
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