Lil Wayne affirmed living legend status on Friday (June 6) night when he took New York's Madison Square Garden stage for the first time as a solo headlining act. The show doubled as a victory lap for Wayne,

“Welcome 2 Tha Carter” follows with what sounds like an AI-generated soul sample. Wayne spits scorching bars, sounding confident and lucid. At this point, everything is going as expected—Wayne is sharp, the production feels ambitious, and you’re ready for a ride through a new royal era. But that momentum fades by track six.

Lil Wayne released the latest in his signature "Carter" album series, and will perform tracks from the new project at Madison Square Garden.