Lil Wayne, one of the most iconic rappers of all time, is set to bring his electrifying performance to Connecticut this fall. The five-time Grammy Award-winning artist will take the stage at Mohegan Sun Arena on October 12 at 9 p.m., as announced by the venue on Wednesday.
Fans eagerly anticipating this event can purchase tickets starting Friday at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster, with tickets also available at the Mohegan Sun Box Office beginning Saturday. The announcement has already sparked excitement among hip-hop enthusiasts who are gearing up for what promises to be a memorable night.
“Lil Wayne rewrote the entire game in his image,” Mohegan Sun stated in their press release, highlighting the rapper’s influence on the music industry. As the founder of Young Money Entertainment, a multi-platinum artist, acclaimed author, professional skater, philanthropist, and a superstar who has left an indelible mark on culture, Lil Wayne’s legacy is unparalleled.
The release further emphasized Lil Wayne’s monumental impact, noting his status as one of the best-selling artists in history. He has sold over 100 million records worldwide, including 25 million albums and 90 million digital tracks in the United States alone. His smash hit “Lollipop,” featuring Static Major, earned him his first Diamond certification from the RIAA, solidifying his status as a generational talent.
Lil Wayne’s illustrious career is decorated with numerous accolades, including 11 BET Awards, four Billboard Music Awards, two MTV Video Music Awards, and eight NAACP Image Awards. He also holds a significant milestone as the first male artist to surpass Elvis Presley in Billboard Hot 100 entries, amassing 186 chart entries—the fourth most of all time.
His discography boasts five #1 debut albums, starting with 2008’s 8x platinum, Grammy-winning album “Tha Carter III,” followed by the 5x platinum “Tha Carter IV” in 2011. His most recent release, “Tha Carter V” in 2018, debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 and achieved the second-largest streaming week for an album in history. Every track from the album charted on the Billboard Hot 100, making Lil Wayne the first artist to debut two songs in the top five simultaneously.
In 2019, Lil Wayne continued his dominance with the release of his 13th full-length album, “Funeral.” Beyond his music, Wayne operates as the CEO of Young Money Entertainment, a label that launched the careers of global superstars Drake and Nicki Minaj. He is also a dedicated philanthropist, having founded The One Family Foundation.