Lil Wayne's forthcoming album, 'Tha Carter VI,' will be previewed during the NBA Finals. The theme song for the championship series' promotional ad is a collaboration with U2's Bono, titled "The Days." This marks another instance of Wayne's music being featured in ESPN's NBA coverage.
The ad will showcase highlights of the competing teams alongside Wayne's verses and Bono's vocals. Wayne expressed his excitement about the collaboration, highlighting the honor of teaming up with ESPN for the NBA Finals. The album's release date coincides with his first headlining concert at Madison Square Garden.
This project, 'Tha Carter VI,' is Wayne's fourteenth studio album and follows his 2023 release with 2 Chainz. The album is described as collaboration-oriented, with Wayne exploring new musical pairings. ESPN's Vice President of Sports Marketing emphasized the strategic value of integrating Wayne's music to connect with fans.