Lil Wayne affirmed living legend status on Friday (June 6) night when he took New York's Madison Square Garden stage for the first time as a solo headlining act. The show doubled as a victory lap for Wayne,

The legendary MC took the stage in front of a sold-out crowd at the iconic venue for a rousing journey through his extensive catalog

“Welcome 2 Tha Carter” follows with what sounds like an AI-generated soul sample. Wayne spits scorching bars, sounding confident and lucid. At this point, everything is going as expected—Wayne is sharp, the production feels ambitious, and you’re ready for a ride through a new royal era. But that momentum fades by track six.