Lil Wayne is raising the volume again; Young Money Radio is back, and it’s loud in the best way. The multi-platinum rap icon and Young Money Entertainment founder teased the return of his fan-favorite radio show earlier this week with a dope teaser video. And to sweeten the deal? The first guest is Cordae, who is stepping into the hot seat.
This relaunch is well-timed for fans who have been itching for that classic Wayne energy mixed with culture-shifting conversations. Rich with the mixtape voice and unvarnished charisma for which he is legendary, Wayne transformed Young Money Radio into not just a show but a cultural destination, a crossroads of music and talk, a launchpad for stars.
Now, as the show prepares for its next act, it does so less than two months before one of the biggest hip-hop releases of the year: Tha Carter VI. Yes, that Carter. The sixth entry in Lil Wayne’s iconic series has a June 6 release date via Young Money and Republic Records, and the hype has already reached a fever pitch.
Fans first learned of the Tha Carter VI return in the most unexpected way: a Cetaphil commercial during Super Bowl LIX. That’s right, tucked between touchdown passes and beer ads, a mysterious flash reading “CARTER VI” and “DO NOT DISTURB ‘ TIL 06-06-2025” had viewers doing double takes. Only Wayne could make a skin-care ad sound like an album preview.
Using throwback footage and nostalgic promo clips on his socials, he drummed up the official pre-order announcement for Tha Carter VI a seemingly perfect merging of memory lane and forward motion.
This makes Young Money Radio during quarantine feel more like a full-circle moment than a side gig. But with the show back in rotation, Wayne isn’t just gearing up for an album release; he’s reasserting himself in the cultural conversation, boosting voices, and bringing audiences into the milieu of Young Money in real-time.
Cordae, a thoughtful lyricist with a sharp mind, brings a different new-gen energy. Their discussion will surely be more than surface-level promo. I anticipate real talk, some gems, and perhaps a few dummies.
Whether you come for the music, the legacy, or the straight-up knowledge, Young Money Radio is back, and Lil Wayne is seeding the summer with heat.
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