Lil Wayne Teams Up With Mitchell & Ness for a ‘Carter VI’-Inspired NFL Collection
The collab pays homage to Wayne's favorite NFL team, the Green Bay Packers.
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To celebrate the 2025 NFL Draft, which takes place in Green Bay on April 24-26, Lil Wayne has teamed up with Mitchel & Ness and the NFL to drop a limited-edition apparel collection that will extend throughout the year. As a lifelong “Cheesehead,” Wayne’s first release celebrates his favorite football team, the Green Bay Packers, but with a Carter VI-inspired makeover.
The collection will include limited-edition T-shirts, hoodies and a unique football jersey incorporating designs derived from the rappers upcoming album. Dropping Wednesday (April 23), each piece features bold graphics and premium detailing that pay homage to Green Bay’s rich football heritage.
“We had to create something that reps the G but still drips with that Tunechi flavor. It’s more than merch,” said Lil Wayne. “It represents legacy, loyalty and a little bit of luxury for the real ones.”
For the collection, the iconic Packers “G” logo is front and center for each piece, and gets a cheesy redesign that’s seemingly melting on the front of the top. On the back, a “VI” motif takes center stage featuring an allover print of the original Green Bay “G” logo. The t-shirt comes in green, the hoodie in white, and the football jersey in black.
“This collaboration represents the essence of Mitchell & Ness – merging one of the most talented worldwide entertainers with iconic sports franchises and bold merchandise designs. We couldn’t be more excited to launch a collection with Lil Wayne at the NFL Draft and are excited to see this relationship come to life and different points throughout the year,” said Emilie Arel, President of Mitchell & Ness.
The collaboration doesn’t stop in Green Bay. Wayne and Mitchell & Ness plan to expand their collection with more NFL teams and designs inspired by his anticipated album at this years Fanatics Fest NYC on June 20-22 at the Javits Center. Until then, shop the Lil Wayne x Mitchell & Ness collection available on MitchellandNess.com, Fanatics.com, NFLShop.com.
