Hip hop legend Lil Wayne surprised fans by announcing the release of a new album called "Tha Fix Before Tha VI", which dropped on September 29, 2023. This is Wayne's first full studio album since "Funeral" was released in early 2020.

"Tha Fix Before Tha VI" consists of 10 new tracks and sees Wayne in top form lyric ally as he delivers intricate flows and wordplay over inventive, bass-heavy beats. Many of the tracks contain references to Wayne's illustrious career and aim to give fans a "fix" of new music before his upcoming Carter VI album rumored to be dropping later in 2023 or early 2024.

Standout tracks on the album include "Act Up", a heartfelt song addressing his rocky relationships, and "To the Bank" featuring a guest verse from rapper Dre. The album's lead single "I apologize" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart upon release and its music video amassed over 10 million views in under a week.

Longtime fans have praised Wayne's continued evolution as an artist on this effort, showing he remains on the cutting edge of rap despite being in the game for over two decades. The album trended #1 on Spotify upon release and broke multiple streaming records, cementing Wayne's status as one of the biggest names in hip hop.

Fans are eagerly awaiting more details on Wayne's Carter VI album after the successful "Tha Fix Before Tha VI," which is being hailed by critics as a mature and accomplished body of work from a rap legend at the top of his game.