Lil Wayne has teamed up with Mitchell & Ness to merge his passion for the Green Bay Packers with the highly-anticipated release of his upcoming album, Tha Carter VI. Fans can now get their hands on a limited-edition merch collection featuring stylish tees, cozy hoodies, and a custom jersey that captures the essence of both the artist and the iconic football team.
In a statement, Weezy expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration: “We had to create something that reps the G but still drips with that Tunechi flavor. It’s more than merch. It represents legacy, loyalty, and a little bit of luxury for the real ones.”
Prepping for the Album Drop
Earlier this week, Lil Wayne also unveiled the cover art for Tha Carter VI, designed to pay homage to the iconic visuals of previous albums in the series. The artwork, shared on April 22, features a smiling baby Weezy adorned with his signature face tattoos, reminiscent of the covers from Tha Carter III and Tha Carter IV.
In tandem with the cover reveal, Wayne launched a range of merchandise for the project, including vinyls and CDs (with autographed versions available), as well as stylish tees and hoodies. You can shop the entire collection now.
Tha Carter VI is set to drop on June 6, and anticipation is building as fans eagerly await what promises to be another classic from the hip-hop legend.
Star-Studded Collaborations Await
In a recent cover story for Rolling Stone, Weezy confirmed an impressive lineup of feature artists on the album, including unexpected guests like Miley Cyrus, U2’s Bono, and opera singer Andrea Bocelli. The project will also showcase contributions from Machine Gun Kelly, dancehall icon Elephant Man, and Wayne’s 15-year-old son, Kameron.
Behind the scenes, a talented roster of producers is on board, including Wyclef Jean, Wheezy, and potentially Kanye West. Wyclef is not only overseeing the album but has also formed an “informal” supergroup with Wayne called the Gumbo, featuring New Orleans musicians Jon Batiste, Ledisi, Trombone Shorty, and PJ Morton.
A New Creative Approach
Weezy shared his excitement about the diverse guest list, stating, “If there’s one thing about this album that’s different, it’s me approaching it like, ‘Man, what would I sound like on something with such and such?’”
With Tha Carter VI on the horizon and a unique merch collection to celebrate, Lil Wayne is poised to make a major impact in both the music and fashion worlds. Stay tuned to HipHopDX for all the latest updates, exclusive insights, and reviews as we count down to the album release!
