Playboi Carti Pays Tribute to Lil Wayne’s ‘Dedication’ Mixtapes

Playboi Carti is making waves in the music scene with the release of his highly anticipated single, “ALL RED,” which has quickly gained traction on digital streaming platforms. The excitement surrounding the track intensified when his Opium finsta account shared a concept for its cover art, paying homage to Lil Wayne’s iconic Dedication series with DJ Drama. This post went viral, prompting fans to express their enthusiasm for the tribute to Wayne, especially in light of his recent Super Bowl LIX snub.

Carti later clarified that while the shared cover is not the official artwork for his upcoming album, he wanted to acknowledge the influence of the “Lollipop” rapper. Lil Wayne has been receiving renewed recognition from fans following the announcement that Kendrick Lamar will headline the 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans. In a heartfelt video, Wayne reflected on his disappointment about not being chosen to perform, stating, “That hurt. It hurt a lot… I blame myself for not being mentally prepared for a letdown.”

As anticipation builds for Carti’s new music, fans are eager for his first full-length album since Christmas 2020. His recent collaborations, including the Billboard No. 1 hit “Carnival” with Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign, have kept his profile high. With the momentum from “ALL RED,” fans are excited to see what Carti will deliver next.

Chad Mauli

Chad is a professional journalist specializing in Hip-Hop culture and writing music reviews.