Lil Wayne Debut of ‘The Carter VI’ at No. 2 on Billboard 200
Lil Wayne debut of ‘The Carter VI’ is impressive at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart. An impressive feat by any means. Fans have a lot to celebrate with this album.
Lil Wayne Debut of “Tha Carter VI” is at No. 2 on the Billboard 200
Lil Wayne’s much-anticipated Tha Carter VI, released June 6, 2025, has landed at an impressive No. 2 on the Billboard 200, moving 108,000 album-equivalent units in its first week—an impressive feat for an artist more than 25 years into his career.
Opening Week Performance Breakdown
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Total units: 108,000
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Streaming-equivalent units: 73,000 (≈97 million on-demand streams)
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Pure album sales: 34,000
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Track-equivalent units: 1,000
Despite its strong showing, Tha Carter VI was edged out by Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem, which continues its month-long reign at No. 1 with approximately 209,000 units.
Chart Achievements & Milestones
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Marks Wayne’s 13th Top 10 album on the Billboard 200
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Tops the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart at No. 1—his 11th album to do so
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Hits No. 10 on the Top Rap Albums chart
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Delivers a staggering 17 tracks onto the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart—giving Wayne his 53rd career Top 10 there, surpassing Aretha Franklin
Comparing Across the Carter Series
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Tha Carter V (2018): Debuted at No. 1, moved 480,000 units in week one.
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Tha Carter VI: A relative dip with 108,000 units and a No. 2 debut—still Wayne’s lowest opening in the Carter series.
Critical & Fan Reception
Critics offered mixed reviews: Metacritic scores around 51/100, with praise for standouts like Hip‑Hop, Banned from NO, and Cotton Candy, though others found the album meandering. Fan chatter reflects a divide—some hail Wayne’s continued energy and creative experimentation, while others long for the momentum of his earlier successes.
Legacy & What’s Next
Despite the No. 2 Billboard debut, nearly 20 years into the Carter era, Lil Wayne proves he’s still a commanding force. The album also sparks a tour—“Tha Carter VI Tour: Built on 20+ Years of Carter Classics”, kicking off this summer, including stops in places like Hartford, CT (August 5) with Tyga, NoCap, and others supporting.
Bottom Line
Lil Wayne debut of Tha Carter VI showcases Lil Wayne’s staying power. He has strong streaming numbers, robust chart success, and a solid touring plan. While not replicating the explosive success of Carter V, it’s a testament to an artist still evolving. Yeah, he’s still relevant, and still capable of commanding the charts after a quarter-century in the game.
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