Lil Wayne has reaffirmed his status as one of hip-hop’s most iconic figures by teasing the release of new music.

Recently, however, the rapper has expressed feelings of being somewhat overlooked. Despite his monumental contributions to the genre, he yearns for greater recognition, such as winning Grammys and performing on stages as massive as the Super Bowl halftime show. Yet, these opportunities have frequently eluded him.

This sentiment has only grown following the release of “Tha Carter VI”, which left many fans underwhelmed and questioning whether Wayne is still delivering at his full potential.

While some doubt his current trajectory, it appears the legendary rapper is far from calling it quits.

During an appearance on “Wake Up Barstool”, Wayne hinted that “Tha Carter VII” is in the works. Although the exact title remains uncertain, one thing is clear: Lil Wayne is gearing up to release new music soon, signaling a continuation of his storied career.

“‘Tha Carter VII’ is coming soon,” Lil Wayne said. “I’m not sure if we going to just name my next album ‘Tha Carter VII’, but I got albums coming as well. But I don’t know when, if they going to just name it Tha Carter VII or they’re going to wait for another album and name it that, you know. But I got music for days.”

Lil Wayne says ‘THA CARTER VII’ might be coming soon 🚨

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— Kurrco (@Kurrco) May 26, 2026