Drake and Nicki Minaj Ignore Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter VI’ Release — Fans Wonder: What Happened to Young Money?
Drake and Nicki Minaj Ignore Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter VI’ Release — Fans Wonder: What Happened to Young Money?
Published by VistaInsights | June 2025
Over 24 hours since Lil Wayne dropped his highly anticipated album Tha Carter VI, two of the biggest names in his circle — Drake and Nicki Minaj — have yet to say a word. No reposts. No stories. No tweets. Just silence.
What’s more? They’re not even featured on the album.
This has sent shockwaves through the hip-hop community. For fans who grew up with the Young Money trio, the absence of both artists on Wayne’s latest project — and their silence in the aftermath — is being viewed not just as strange, but downright disrespectful.
😞 “No Drake. No Nicki. No love?”
Wayne’s latest release dropped with heavy expectations. Tha Carter VI marks yet another chapter in one of rap’s most iconic series. And while the album boasts surprising collaborations with artists like Bono, Big Sean, Jelly Roll, and even Andrea Bocelli, the absence of Drake and Nicki is impossible to ignore.
“It’s almost like they heard the album and said ‘nah,’” one fan commented on X.
“No support, no feature. Are we watching the end of Young Money in real time?”
The emotional weight for longtime fans is heavy — especially given Wayne’s instrumental role in launching both stars into superstardom over a decade ago.
🔍 Where’s the Promotion?
The lack of public support isn’t just about features. Fans have combed through social media accounts looking for signs of support or endorsement. But instead of a post about the album, Drake was busy sharing mirror selfies, while Nicki remained silent across platforms.
“It’s not even about music anymore. It’s about loyalty,” said another user.
“Wayne made them. Now they won’t even drop a story post?”
The fact that this silence comes in the middle of one of Wayne’s biggest solo moments only fuels speculation.
🤯 Was This Wayne’s Choice?
There are multiple theories flying around — none confirmed by the artists themselves — but they all raise eyebrows:
- Creative Strategy: Wayne may have intentionally left Drake and Nicki off the project to take a solo, stripped-back approach.
- Business Differences: Contractual or scheduling issues may have prevented a reunion on Tha Carter VI.
- Unspoken Fallout?: Could behind-the-scenes tensions be the reason? While there’s no confirmed beef, the mutual silence feels personal.
Music analyst @BrysonTrackz noted on a podcast,
“When you drop a Carter album, and the people who owe you their entire career don’t even give you a shout-out, it means something.”
🎧 Who Did Show Up on Tha Carter VI?
Despite the missing Young Money icons, the album boasts an eclectic list of features:
- Big Sean
- Kodak Black
- Jelly Roll
- Bono (U2)
- Andrea Bocelli
- Euro
- 2 Chainz
The album explores Wayne’s lyrical depth, personal struggles, and maturity as an artist — but many fans admit it lacks the magic that comes when the full Young Money crew gets together.
💬 What Are Fans Saying?
Fan reactions have been deeply emotional:
“Drake & Nicki not posting Wayne’s album feels like watching your family forget your birthday.”
“Wayne showed them loyalty. Now when it’s his moment, they’re ghosts.”
“Not even a fire emoji under the post? C’mon Drake.”
Social media is flooded with memes, side-by-side screenshots, and throwback clips of the trio in better days — all now tinted with disappointment.
🚪 Is This the End of Young Money?
The silence doesn’t necessarily mean a full fallout — but it does seem to mark the official end of an era.
For years, fans believed Young Money was forever — a brother-sisterhood in hip-hop that couldn’t be broken. But as Tha Carter VI rolls out without Drake or Nicki — in sound or in spirit — many are finally asking the hard question:
“Maybe Young Money really was just business after all?”
Only time will tell if a deluxe edition, tour appearance, or statement from Drake or Nicki clears the air.
But for now, it’s just Wayne — standing alone, mic in hand, delivering bars in a silence louder than any beat.
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