Lil Wayne Performs “Welcome To The Carter” At 2025 BET Awards

Lil Wayne lit up the stage at the 2025 BET Awards with a performance that was equal parts spiritual, nostalgic, and electrifying—perfectly in sync with the show’s 25th anniversary celebration of Black culture and excellence.

A powerful introduction set the tone, with a woman’s voice ringing out through the venue: “Through the Carter, his legend grew.”

As tribal drums thundered, a choir dressed in red robes chanted “King Carter,” signaling that a moment was underway. Dressed in black shades, a hat, and clutching his customary cup, Lil Wayne emerged like royalty.

Kicking things off with “Welcome To The Carter,” he moved the crowd with heartfelt bars including: “Family first, family second, family third.” The energy shifted when he launched into “A Milli,” the stadium-shaking classic that “turned the crowd up and the clock back.”

As the beat dropped, Wayne swayed across the stage and engaged the audience with his signature swagger and gratitude, closing with, “Thank you. God bless you all.”

Wayne’s performance came hot on the heels of the release of Tha Carter VI, the newest installment of his iconic album series.

The project, which has drawn mixed reactions from fans and critics, features an eclectic lineup of collaborators including BigXthaPlug, Jay Jones, Jelly Roll, Big Sean, Bono, 2 Chainz, Andrea Bocelli, Wyclef Jean, Mannie Fresh, MGK, Kodak Black, and Wayne’s sons Kameron Carter and Lil Novi.

Introduced by host Kevin Hart, the set by Wayne wasn’t just a performance—it was a reminder of his undeniable legacy. “Wayne stay timeless, he’ll never die,” echoed the woman’s voice, and by night’s end, no one in the building would disagree

Watch Lil Wayne’s BET Awards 2025 Performance below.