Tha Carter V is the twelfth studio album by Lil Wayne, officially released on September 28, 2018, after years of delays and legal disputes. As one of the most anticipated hip-hop albums of the decade, the project marked the long-awaited return of Weezy’s legendary Tha Carter series and quickly became a commercial success worldwide.

Featuring 23 tracks, the album showcases collaborations with Nicki Minaj, Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, Snoop Dogg, XXXTentacion, Ashanti, Mack Maine, Nivea, Reginae Carter and Sosamann. The diverse guest list helped make Tha Carter V one of Lil Wayne’s biggest and most celebrated projects.

Following years of uncertainty surrounding the album’s release, Tha Carter V exceeded fan expectations by delivering emotional storytelling, lyrical performances and several standout records that remain fan favourites today.

Industry publications such as Billboard, Rolling Stone and the Recording Academy (GRAMMYs) all covered the album’s release and its impact on hip-hop culture.

About Tha Carter V

Tha Carter V ended one of the longest waits in modern hip-hop. Delayed for several years due to Lil Wayne’s legal battle with Cash Money Records, the album eventually arrived after the rapper regained control of his career. Its release was celebrated by fans worldwide, becoming an important moment in hip-hop history.

Tha Carter V Tracklist

Tha Carter V features 23 tracks that balance introspective storytelling, lyrical performances and mainstream collaborations. The album explores Lil Wayne’s personal life, career journey and signature punchline-heavy rap style while welcoming several high-profile guest artists.

• Don’t Cry (feat. XXXTentacion)
• Dedicate
• Uproar
• Let It Fly (feat. Travis Scott)
• Can’t Be Broken
• Dark Side of the Moon (feat. Nicki Minaj)
• Mona Lisa (feat. Kendrick Lamar)
• What About Me (feat. Sosamann)
• Open Letter
• Famous (feat. Reginae Carter)
• Problems
• Dope Niggaz (feat. Snoop Dogg)
• Hittas
• Took His Time
• Open Safe
• Start This Shit Off Right (feat. Ashanti & Mack Maine)
• Demon
• Mess
• Dope New Gospel (feat. Nivea)
• Perfect Strangers
• Used 2
• Let It All Work Out
• Outro

Standout Songs

Mona Lisa (feat. Kendrick Lamar)

Mona Lisa is widely regarded as one of the greatest songs on Tha Carter V. Lil Wayne and Kendrick Lamar exchange detailed storytelling verses over cinematic production, making the collaboration an instant fan favourite and one of the album’s defining moments.

Uproar

Produced by Swizz Beatz, Uproar became one of the biggest commercial singles from the album. Built around a classic G. Dep sample, the song quickly became a viral anthem and remains one of Lil Wayne’s biggest streaming hits.

Don’t Cry (feat. XXXTentacion)

Opening the album, Don’t Cry pairs Lil Wayne with XXXTentacion on an emotional record that immediately sets the tone for the project. The collaboration remains one of the most memorable posthumous appearances from XXXTentacion.

Let It All Work Out

The closing record, Let It All Work Out, is among the most personal songs Lil Wayne has ever released. The track reflects on his childhood and famously addresses the accidental self-inflicted gunshot incident that nearly claimed his life, bringing the album to a powerful conclusion.

Commercial Success

Tha Carter V proved to be one of the biggest hip-hop releases of 2018. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 after earning more than 480,000 album-equivalent units in its opening week, including over 140,000 pure album sales. It became Lil Wayne’s fourth No. 1 album in the United States and one of the year’s highest-selling rap releases.

The project also generated billions of streams across major digital platforms and produced several hit records, including Uproar, Mona Lisa featuring Kendrick Lamar and Don’t Cry featuring XXXTentacion. Years after its release, the album continues to attract millions of listeners, cementing its place as one of the strongest entries in the legendary Tha Carter series.

Critical Reception

Music critics praised Tha Carter V for its lyrical depth, storytelling and the maturity Lil Wayne displayed throughout the project. Songs such as Mona Lisa and Let It All Work Out were regularly highlighted as standout moments, while many reviewers considered the album a successful comeback after years of delays.

The album received widespread recognition from major music publications and was later certified multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), further confirming its long-term commercial success.

Stream Tha Carter V

Tha Carter V is available to stream on Apple Music and other major music platforms worldwide. If you haven’t experienced the complete album, you can listen using the official player below.

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