Lil Wayne Shows Off Dance Moves On Tour

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Lil Wayne In Concert - Nashville, TN
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - APRIL 27: Lil Wayne performs at Marathon Music Works on April 27, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Keith Griner/Getty Images)
Weezy was cutting up on stage as his iconic Drake collab "The Motto" played in the background.

Lil Wayne might be one of the best rappers of all time, but have you ever wondered what the game might look like if he became a b-boy instead? Well, he at least gave fans a glimpse of that alternate universe during one of his most recent "Welcome To Tha Carter" tour stops. Moreover, he danced on stage while one of his classic Drake collaborations, "The Motto," played in the background, and fans were loving it. It might not be the craziest routine you've seen, but it's certainly more than many of today's biggest rap stars offer on stage as far as engagement. Whether in the studio, a small set, or a stadium, Weezy almost always delivers- well, if you're not in Atlanta, that is.

Furthermore, many fans expressed disappointment and concern after Lil Wayne canceled that city's tour stop less than 24 hours before his show. Of course, many took to social media to complain about the change, and rightfully so considering the Young Money boss' status and hype around this trek. Still, it also got a lot of fans concerned for his health or other behind-the-scenes happenings that could've impeded the tour. Even with that scare in mind, he said he would reschedule and everything seems to be going swimmingly so far.

Lil Wayne Breaks It Down Live

Meanwhile, this almost feels like a new era for the 40-year-old, in a way that's different to his past modern album cycles. Through touring, excellent features (although that's never been a surprise), and impactful singles, Tunechi is more respected and beloved than ever. In fact, Lil Wayne just joined the upper echelon of MCs who surpassed 25 billion streams on Spotify. While some of his post-2000s work fell under scrutiny, the "BM J.R." star is still an incredibly popular artist.

In addition, he's also revisited some iconic moments throughout his career thanks to this run of live shows. For example, him and Cam'ron solidified the Young Money/Dipset alliance when they performed "Touch It Or Not" live for the first time ever. Weezy's catalog is the gold mine that keeps on giving, and he continues to add bars to that repertoire. For more updates on Lil Wayne and the latest news on his movement, stay logged into HNHH.

About The Author
Gabriel Bras Nevares is a staff writer for HotNewHipHop. He joined HNHH while completing his B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication at The George Washington University in the summer of 2022. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Gabriel treasures the crossover between his native reggaetón and hip-hop news coverage, such as his review for Bad Bunny’s hometown concert in 2024. But more specifically, he digs for the deeper side of hip-hop conversations, whether that’s the “death” of the genre in 2023, the lyrical and parasocial intricacies of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle, or the many moving parts of the Young Thug and YSL RICO case. Beyond engaging and breaking news coverage, Gabriel makes the most out of his concert obsessions, reviewing and recapping festivals like Rolling Loud Miami and Camp Flog Gnaw. He’s also developed a strong editorial voice through album reviews, think-pieces, and interviews with some of the genre’s brightest upstarts and most enduring obscured gems like Homeboy Sandman, Bktherula, Bas, and Devin Malik.