🔥 Lil Wayne Turns Heads in ‘Tha Carter VI’ With Surprising Shout-Out to Former BYU Star — Fans Stunned by Unexpected Tribute
In an album full of surprises, rap icon Lil Wayne dropped a lyrical bombshell in his highly anticipated “Tha Carter VI” — and this one has BYU fans buzzing across the nation.
In one of the standout tracks, Wayne delivers a slick bar that name-drops a former BYU football star, giving props to the athlete’s grit, faith, and underdog journey. The mention, brief but powerful, sent social media into a frenzy within minutes of the album’s release.
> “I came up clean like a Cougar on a Sunday, BYU hustle in my blood every Monday…”
— Lil Wayne, “Gridiron Gospel” (Track 7)
🎧 The Unexpected Crossover
Lil Wayne has long been known for his clever references and nods to athletes across sports, but the BYU shout-out came as a curveball. Though he’s shouted out LeBron, Kobe, and Tom Brady in the past, this marks one of his first lyrical salutes to a player from Provo’s faith-based powerhouse.
Insiders speculate the line could be referencing Zach Wilson, the former BYU quarterback who rose from underrated prospect to NFL top draft pick, or perhaps Ty Detmer, a Heisman-winning legend. Either way, the line honors BYU’s distinct culture — clean living, relentless work ethic, and a unique path to greatness.
💥 Fans, Athletes React
Former BYU players and fans alike are taking to X (formerly Twitter) to celebrate the unexpected recognition. One post read, “When Lil Wayne says your school’s name in a verse… you’ve officially made it.”
From the streets of New Orleans to the peaks of Provo, “Tha Carter VI” just built a lyrical bridge between rap royalty and Cougar country.
