Lil Wayne, the 43-year-old rap titan whose Tha Carter series has sold 50 million albums worldwide and cemented his status as hip-hop’s enduring innovator, electrified fans on November 6, 2025, with the announcement of “I Am Music 2,” a sprawling world tour set to conquer three continents in 2026. The New Orleans native, fresh off his 2024 Tha Carter VI release that debuted at No. 1 with 300k first-week units, unveiled the news via a high-energy Instagram Live from his Miami mansion, declaring, “I Am Music ain’t done—it’s going global again!” The tour, blending high-octane performances with guest spots from Young Money affiliates, promises to blend Wayne’s classic anthems like “Lollipop” and “A Milli” with new cuts from his latest album, captivating arenas across America, Europe, and Australia in a 40-date odyssey that could gross $100 million.
“I Am Music 2” kicks off June 1, 2026, at Miami’s Kaseya Center, Wayne’s hometown nod to the city’s vibrant hip-hop pulse, before storming North America with stops in Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles, Toronto, and Chicago—cities where his southern swagger first ignited. “We’re hitting the spots that birthed this sound,” Wayne teased, hinting at collaborations with Nicki Minaj in Queens and Drake in Toronto, blending old feuds into festive reunions. Europe follows in July, with 15 dates across London (O2 Arena, two nights), Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, and Manchester, where Wayne’s global appeal will shine amid the continent’s diverse crowds. “Europe gets the energy they crave—raw, real, relentless,” he promised, evoking his 2011 tour’s $20 million haul.
The Australian leg caps the tour in August-September, landing in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth for eight stadium shows, Wayne’s first Down Under trek since 2019. “Australia’s got that fire—let’s make it burn brighter,” he said, teasing local openers and a “Tha Carter” deep cut set. The 2026 itinerary, produced by Live Nation, arrives amid Wayne’s renaissance: Tha Carter VI earned a Grammy nod, and his Young Money label signed three new acts. “This tour ain’t nostalgia—it’s evolution,” Wayne reflected, crediting sobriety and fatherhood to his six children for the renewed vigor.
Fans erupted with 2.5 million #IAmMusic2 posts, tickets preselling 500k units in hours. “Wayne’s the blueprint—global takeover incoming,” tweeted Drake. Critics praise the timing: post-pandemic live music booms, with rap tours grossing $1.5 billion in 2025 (Pollstar). Wayne, who survived 2008’s seizure scare, embodies endurance: “Music saved me—now I save the stage.”
“I Am Music 2” isn’t a farewell—it’s a declaration. From American arenas to European halls and Aussie shores, Wayne’s 2026 odyssey will remind the world: the Carter’s still flowing, and the music? It’s just getting started.
