Lil Wayne's 'Carter' Albums Ranked: A Complex Breakdown

Lil Wayne's 'Carter' Albums Ranked: A Complex Breakdown Complex News personality Jordan Rose recently released a video ranking Lil Wayne's iconic 'Carter' album series. The video, uploaded on June 4th, 2025, has already garnered significant views and engagement. Rose's ranking sparked debate among fans, with his S-tier selections of 'Tha Carter II' and 'Tha Carter III' proving particularly controversial. Rose defends his choices, stating, "Tha Carter II is an easy instant classic, probably Wayne's best album, period." He points to the album's fully formed songwriting and the hit song "Hustler Musik" as evidence. His rationale for Tha Carter III's placement is similar, emphasizing Wayne's hot streak and the album's lasting impact. However, his C-tier ranking of Tha Carter V generated the most discussion, with Rose explaining, "In a vacuum, this isn't a bad album, but when you're grading it next to these other classics, it just doesn't hold up." The video's subjective nature highlights the difficulty of definitively ranking creative works. However, it successfully reignited conversation surrounding Lil Wayne's legacy and the enduring appeal of his 'Carter' albums. The video also serves as a subtle advertisement for Complex Shop's vinyl collection, further emphasizing the cultural impact of the albums.

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