Lil Wayne – Target Center – Minneapolis MN – August 20th 2025

Live Nation presents Lil Wayne on August 20th 2025 at the Target Center in Minneapolis Minnesota.

Review and photos by Korrin Asmus

On August 20th, the Target Center was lit—figuratively and literally—as Lil Wayne brought his Tha Carter Legacy Tour to Minneapolis for a night of pure rap royalty.

From the opening bass thump to the final mic drop, Weezy proved once again that even after decades in the game, he hasn’t lost a step—if anything, he’s sharpened his edge.

Wayne opened with a thunderous performance of “A Milli”, backed by a full live band and visual pyrotechnics that set the tone for the night: this was going to be loud, nostalgic, and unapologetically Weezy.

He flowed seamlessly between classics and new material:

• “Mr. Carter” – a soulful throwback that had the whole arena rapping in unison

• “6 Foot 7 Foot” – still a jaw-dropper in terms of lyrical agility

• “Uproar” – had the crowd bouncing hard

• “Kat Food” and “Tuxedo” – new 2025 singles that showcased his evolving sound

• A surprise mash-up of “Lollipop” with an acoustic guitar loop (yes, it worked)

Midway through the show, he slowed things down with “How to Love”, dedicating it to “anyone who ever had to feel alone in a room full of people.” The vulnerability hit hard, even in a sea of 15,000 fans.

He also paid tribute to Juvenile and Hot Boys, briefly diving into “Back That Azz Up” and “We On Fire”—a nod to the day-ones that brought the loudest cheers from longtime fans.

Wayne’s energy was relentless. He bounced across the stage with the swagger of a punk rock frontman, his signature dreads flying, his shades never leaving his face. He wasn’t trying to impress—he was the moment.

Production-wise, it was slick and sharp. Vertical LED screens showed custom animations for each track. Fire bursts and fog blasts punctuated beat drops. At one point, a giant digital lighter appeared on screen, igniting for “Fireman”—a crowd favorite.

Live DJ and backing band brought rawness to every track, especially during extended freestyles, where Wayne flexed his infamous punchlines with renewed hunger.

What stood out most wasn’t just the hits—it was the influence. Throughout the night, short interludes played tributes from other artists: clips of Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, and even Post Malone calling Wayne “the blueprint.”

By the time he closed with “Tha Block Is Hot” and a snippet of “President Carter”, the message was clear: Weezy isn’t just a legend—he’s a living monument to hip-hop’s evolution.