Tha Carter II is the fifth studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne, released on December 6, 2005, by Cash Money, Young Money, and Universal. The album serves as a sequel to his fourth album Tha Carter (2004). Its music incorporates southern hip hop styles. As executive producers, Birdman and Ronald "Slim" Williams enlisted a variety of collaborators, including The Runners, Robin Thicke, and The Heatmakerz.
Upon its release, Tha Carter II received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who complimented its musical progression from his previous albums. The album peaked at number two on the U.S. Billboard 200 for first week sales of over 254,000 copies.
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