Lil Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter VI’ Promises Surprise Collaborations — But No Billie Eilish Feature After All

In true Lil Wayne fashion, the upcoming Tha Carter VI is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable and genre-blending projects of the year. From unlikely features to surprising genre crossovers, Weezy is clearly aiming to make his long-awaited Carter VI a landmark moment in hip-hop—and perhaps his most eclectic album yet.

Speaking to Rolling Stone, the rap icon revealed a jaw-dropping lineup of collaborators confirmed (so far) for the project. Among the names: pop rebel Miley Cyrus, dancehall legend Elephant Man, rock titan Bono of U2, opera icon Andrea Bocelli, and even his own son, Kameron Carter. On the production side, Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) and producer Wheezy are also confirmed to have contributed to the album.

But not everything is going according to plan. According to sources close to Billie Eilish, the young superstar will not be featured on Tha Carter VI—despite reports that Wayne had recorded a track using an uncleared Billie sample. “That track exists,” a source close to Wayne confirmed, “but it’s still up in the air whether it’ll make the final cut.” The sample in question remains unidentified, but its presence—and the legal gray area it occupies—has fueled plenty of speculation.

While Billie’s absence might be a disappointment for some fans, there’s no shortage of star power on this tracklist. One of the most buzzworthy features is Andrea Bocelli, the Italian tenor known for his classical and operatic contributions to music. Wayne hasn’t clarified whether Bocelli will be singing, speaking, or sampled—but the very idea of this collaboration has the internet buzzing. Is this the most unexpected Carter feature ever? Quite possibly.

Another curveball is Miley Cyrus. Though the pop star has dabbled in hip-hop collaborations before (most notably on Mike WiLL Made-It’s “23”), her inclusion on a Carter album marks a surprising crossover moment. In the interview, Wayne called Miley “fearless and raw,” adding, “she brought something totally unique to the track. It’s not what people are expecting—but that’s the point.”

The full confirmed collaborator list includes:

Wyclef Jean

Andrea Bocelli

Miley Cyrus

Elephant Man

Machine Gun Kelly (MGK)

Kameron Carter

Bono (of U2)

Ye (producer)

Wheezy (producer)
(Note: features are subject to change before the album’s final release.)

Wayne’s inclusion of his son, Kameron Carter, is particularly personal. The track is reportedly a reflection on legacy, fame, and fatherhood—marking the younger Carter’s first appearance on a major record. “It’s a proud dad moment,” Wayne told Rolling Stone. “He’s got bars. He’s got perspective.”

Ye’s involvement as a producer also comes amid a wave of speculation surrounding his own next project. While it’s unclear how many tracks Ye has touched on Tha Carter VI, insiders suggest at least two of them bear his sonic fingerprints. Combined with Wheezy’s modern trap flair, the production on Carter VI promises to be both nostalgic and futuristic.

As fans eagerly await the official release date—still unannounced as of this writing—one thing is clear: Tha Carter VI is not playing it safe. If the final version is anything close to the wild vision Wayne has hinted at, it may very well be his most daring and genre-defying project to date.

Until then, the mystery of the Billie Eilish sample lingers, and fans can only speculate about what surprises Wayne still has up his sleeve.