Lil Wayne has completed the last show of his Welcome to Tha Carter Tour early because of the crowd’s alleged lack of enthusiasm.
Saturday, May 13, the legendary rapper was to end his tour in Los Angeles at the Wiltern Theater. For anyone unable to attend the show in person, they could purchase a live stream of the event for $15.
Wayne played for 30 minutes, with signees from his Young Money Records label also letting Lil Twist, Yaj Kader and Allan Cubas play. However, after the crowd wasn’t so receptive to them, the 40-year-old decided to cut his show short.
Stopping Cubas before he played his second track, Wayne took his mic and said, “We appreciate it, but we’re not going to bend over backwards for these people. We work too hard for this shit. We work way too hard.
The last thing Lil’ Wayne said before ending the show tonight :’) pic.twitter.com/iNSZhwZLib
— Petty Crocker✨ (@herlindacarter_) May 14, 2023
He addressed the crowd before placing the microphone on the floor and leaving the stage: “That’s my fucking artist Allan, that was Twist, that was Yaj; we are Young Money. We appreciate your time.
When Lil Wayne left the stage, fans were still confused as to whether the rapper was joking or not. A few fans even tried to start a “Weezy” chant. Then 10 minutes later, the house lights came on and everyone was told to evacuate the building.
I went to the Lil Wayne show, it was going great…then he got pissed, dropped the mic and left. I’m damn confused 😩 pic.twitter.com/Cbi1fUcn31
– Official Dope as Yola (@dope_as_yola_) May 14, 2023
Fans were already frustrated that the “Lollipop” rapper was an hour and a half behind on his set.
At the Lil Wayne concert in Wiltern Los Angeles. Supposed to continue at 9pm, it’s 10:10pm now and no lil wayne. Where is he ??!
—Joshua Fogelson (@jafogelson) May 14, 2023
However, the incident broke the morale of many fans, with a number of attendees taking to Twitter to share their disappointment.
“Lil Wayne is the most disrespectful rapper ever!” one viewer tweeted furiously. Another argued that all the artists on Wayne’s Young Money were “wack,” and that’s why the crowd wasn’t as receptive.
I will never look at Lil Wayne the same way again after tonight. He really canceled his concert in the middle of the show because the audience (I’m the audience) sat down while he took a smoke and piss break. @Ticketmaster @TMFanSupport Refunds are in order. pic.twitter.com/ZdS4k7jWec
— fluffy lime 🍋 (@bigmiddlesiss) May 14, 2023
I will never go to another Lil Wayne concert again after he arrived 3.5 hours late then played for 30 hours intermission put his new artist to play then walked out and canceled the rest of the gig because the crowd wasn’t hyped enough for his new artist. #wiltern #Lil Wayne pic.twitter.com/hB9u4DfHof
— Empress (@HerNameIsEmpres) May 14, 2023
He’s the guy that Lil Wayne canceled his show in Los Angeles. A guy with fewer monthly listeners than there were people in the room. Embarrassing. pic.twitter.com/UVlN9TLe7w
— Alex — SPBR (@DatDudeARich) May 14, 2023
Dear Lil Wayne,
I’m sorry I don’t know your artist lyrics word for word barre for barre at your LA show tonight, but how am I supposed to know that 😭 pic.twitter.com/ts5HZaLM0k
— Jaydoh (@jaydohaydoh) May 14, 2023
Lil Wayne needs to stay humble and appreciate the people who support him, canceling a show you were 3 hours late for because the crowd didn’t know your artist is crazy pic.twitter.com/ZqH1vzxnBo
— Empress (@HerNameIsEmpres) May 14, 2023
Lil Wayne…i’m so confused
It was going great…. pic.twitter.com/iIT2I2hBIe– Official Dope as Yola (@dope_as_yola_) May 14, 2023
I didn’t pay $500 for these tixes just for Lil Wayne to only do 30 minutes. How do I request a refund? @livenation @TicketmasterCS @TMFanSupport
— DR COOLEY (@drethinks) May 14, 2023
Lil Wayne is the most disrespectful rapper! Yo how are you 3 hours late then do 30 minutes everyone was so supportive even though they had no energy. Then he cuts off his fans, drops the mic and leaves. Audacity l. smdh #Lil Wayne #weezy #there
— Mowhaaa (@mowhaaaa) May 14, 2023
I went to the Lil Wayne concert tonight. we waited 3 hours for him. then it was turned on, that was cool, then it released some of its new artists with a little twist, they were crazy. Wayne got angry and canceled the show. I’m still in disbelief as if he really did this. sth #Lil Wayne pic.twitter.com/KNNSAm4WqX
— let me borrow $40 (@MarcusRealFunny) May 14, 2023
The rapper had threatened to end his concert early during the Welcome To Tha Carter tour. In Jacksonville, Florida, the New Orleans star said he quit the show after a fan threw something on stage. Additionally, he canceled his show in Atlanta hours prior due to “unforeseen circumstances” that have still not been disclosed.
In other news, Lil Wayne will appear on Killer Mike’s upcoming solo album “Michael” on June 16 alongside Andre 3000 and Dave Chappelle. He also recently hosted a Street Fighter 6 showcase last month with Capcom.