Lil Wayne released Tha Carter III on 10th June 2008. The album was released by Cash Money, Universal Motown, and Young Money Entertainment.

Before this album, Lil Wayne had released many mixtapes and made guest appearances on other artists' albums, which helped him gain popularity in the mainstream.

Tha Carter III includes collaborations with artists such as Jay-Z, T-Pain, Fabolous, Robin Thicke, Busta Rhymes, Juelz Santana, Babyface, Bobby V, and Kanye West.

The album also features Static Major, who is credited posthumously after his death in February 2008.