What’s Known So Far: Partially recorded in a cave, Carti's oft-delayed new album will feature Ye and has been described as "burnt" music. He's adopted a sound reminiscent of Future for this release, which can be heard on "All Red. "Upside-down cross tatt' on my neck, shut ’em up," he raps.

After a nearly seven-year wait since "Tha Carter V," Lil Wayne fans finally get to listen to the next installment of the rapper's series with Friday's release of "Tha Carter VI." Why it matters: Lil Wayne remains New Orleans' most influential modern musician.

Lil Wayne's latest musical offering was once highly anticipated, but according to fans, it would've been better left in the studio.