Lil Wayne spreads peace, love, and rock ‘n’ roll in a new series of photos to promote his ninth studio album Tha Carter IV. A tatted Mr. Carter lets his braids down, peering out from behind shades as he shows off his rockstar style in one of the new images shot by photographer Nabil.

He will perform at the VMAs on August 28 and release his next single “She Will” featuring Drake before the album drops on August 29.

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