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Exclusive: Lil Wayne Extends Carter Celebration With New Tour Dates

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Lil Wayne is extending his tour celebrating over two decades of the Carter album series. He just announced 28 new dates across North America for 2026. This extended tour will feature special guest 2 Chainz on most shows. The Game will also support select dates. This second leg of the tour adds stops in major and secondary cities.

New Tour Dates Announced

The rapper’s tour celebrating the Carter album series is expanding with 28 new shows. The tour kicks off on June 30 in Bangor, Maine. It will wrap up on October 23 in Knoxville, Tennessee. This is the second part of the celebration, following a successful run in 2025. Those earlier dates saw sellouts in Atlanta, Los Angeles, and New York City. The tour will hit cities like Chicago, Denver, and Nashville.

Expanding the Celebration

Lil Wayne is bringing the Carter celebration to more places. Dates are scheduled for Des Moines, Lexington, Grand Rapids, Charleston, and Fresno. This expansion shows the lasting impact of the Carter series. The albums have defined entire eras in Hip-Hop. From Tha Block Is Hot to Tha Carter VI, Wayne’s music continues to connect with fans.

Guest Appearances and Ticket Information

2 Chainz is joining Lil Wayne as a special guest for the majority of the new tour dates. The Game is also set to support select shows. Tickets for the extended North American leg go on sale Friday, March 20, at 10 A.M. through Ticketmaster. This tour celebrates over twenty years of Lil Wayne’s influential music.

The Impact of the Carter Series

The Carter series has significantly changed Hip-Hop. These six albums span over 20 years of music. Each release delivered hits that shaped modern rap. Lil Wayne’s influence on the sound and style of rap is undeniable. Young Money Entertainment, his label, exists because of what he built. Artists like Nicki Minaj and Drake owe much of their careers to his foundation. As reported by AllHipHop, the tour aims to honor this lasting legacy

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