BET Awards, with the rap icon taking the stage to perform both a new song and a classic track on the heels of the release of his new album Tha Carter VI. Weezy's performance came a little over an hour into the show,

Wayne was backed by a choir in in red Young Money robes who kicked off the gospel-esque hook of "Welcome to Tha Carter," the second song on Tha Carter VI. The smoke-shrouded stage

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.