What collaborations are on Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter VI’? Andrea Bocelli, Bono, and a possible Kanye West track to be featured

Lil Wayne’s sixteenth solo project, Tha Carter VI, is slated for release on June 6, 2025. In a recent Rolling Stone interview, Wayne revealed a genre-spanning lineup of guests, including pop icons, opera stars, rock veterans, and hip-hop contemporaries.

Alongside names like Miley Cyrus, Wyclef Jean, and Machine Gun Kelly, he specifically highlighted Andrea Bocelli, Bono, and Kanye West’s possible production contribution. Bocelli and Bono are confirmed to appear, while a Kanye-produced track remains under review. Fans of Lil Wayne are curious how these diverse voices will align with Wayne’s signature style.

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Andrea Bocelli agreed to sing after hearing Wayne’s personal story

Lil Wayne said he flew to Italy to meet Andrea Bocelli and request a sample of “Ave Maria”, only for Bocelli to instead perform the piece himself.

Lil Wayne told Rolling Stone, “When he heard I survived a self‑inflicted gunshot as a kid, he decided to sing the song for me.”

This marks a rare instance of classical opera crossing into a hip‑hop album, with Bocelli’s tenor laid over a custom beat crafted to suit Wayne’s flow. Listeners can expect a straightforward rendition of “Ave Maria” interwoven with subtle rhythmic elements, reflecting Wayne’s aim to pair widely different musical traditions.

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Bono will lend vocals alongside Wayne’s son on a joint track

According to According 2 Hip Hop, U2 frontman Bono appears on a song titled “These Are the Days,” which also features Wayne’s teenage son, Kameron Carter. Lil Wayne described the session as collaborative, with Bono contributing both melody ideas and lyrical suggestions.

This pairing brings a rock sensibility to the album, merging Bono’s melodic instincts with Wayne’s rhythmic delivery. Early snippets suggest a mid‑tempo arrangement, permitting both voices room to stand out without outshining each other. Fans are watching to see whether the track leans more toward anthemic rock or streamlined rap structure.

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A Kanye West–produced song may or may not appear on the final tracklist

The Carter VI is credited with production from Kanye West alongside Wheezy and Wyclef Jean. However, notes that only one Kanye-produced beat was submitted and “may not end up making the album.”

Sources say any track involving Kanye is still under label review, partly due to recent controversies surrounding West. It remains unclear whether his contribution will feature a guest verse or simply serve as an instrumental backdrop. If included, it could introduce a distinct sonic layer, reflecting Kanye’s known penchant for shifting between minimalist and sample‑driven styles.

As the June 6 release date nears, anticipation for Tha Carter VI centers on its unexpected collaborations. Andrea Bocelli’s operatic entry follows Lil Wayne's appeal, and Bono’s joint track with Kameron hints at a rock‑tinged moment.

Meanwhile, the potential Kanye West production remains uncertain, pending final approval. Lil Wayne’s approach proposes an album built around vocal pairings rather than conventional guest spots.

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Listeners will soon discover how these varied components combine on what promises to be a distinct chapter in his discography.

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