Lil Wayne in Knoxville

Lil Wayne is an American rapper from New Orleans, born Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. in 1982. He first became known through Cash Money Records and the Hot Boys before establishing his solo career with the Tha Carter album series. His best-known tracks include “Lollipop,” “A Milli” and “6 Foot 7 Foot,” while the Dedication and Da Drought mixtapes are also central to his catalogue. The I Am Music Tour took Lil Wayne through North American arenas in 2008 and 2009. In 2014, he and Drake co-headlined the amphitheater tour Drake vs. Lil Wayne, presenting their sets within a rap-battle format. He launched the hometown festival Lil WeezyAna Fest the following year, then played theaters and clubs in 2023 on the Welcome to Tha Carter Tour.

2 Chainz is an American rapper from College Park, Georgia, born Tauheed Epps in 1977. He recorded as Tity Boi in the duo Playaz Circle, whose best-known track is “Duffle Bag Boy” featuring Lil Wayne. His solo catalog includes the album Based on a T.R.U. Story and the songs “No Lie,” “Birthday Song” and “I’m Different.” The 2 Good 2 Be T.R.U. Tour took him across North America in 2014 and featured Pusha T, August Alsina and Cap 1. After breaking his leg shortly before the Pretty Girls Like Trap Music Tour in 2017, he performed on the tour in a customized pink wheelchair.