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Gallery: Lil Wayne delivers decades of classics at ‘Tha Carter VI Tour’ Syracuse show

Gallery: Lil Wayne brought decades of classics to Syracuse alongside openers Tyga and Belly Gang Kushington Friday night. The legendary rapper performed hits like "6 Foot 7 Foot" and "HYFR" in the latest installment of "Tha Carter VI Tour."

Lil Wayne performed many of his old hits for “Tha Carter VI Tour” at the Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview in Syracuse on Friday night. The tour is the follow-up for Weezy’s June ”Tha Carter VI” album release. Ike Wood | Asst. Photo Editor

Lil Wayne raps his opening songs for an estimated turnout of 19,000 attendees. Ike Wood | Asst. Photo Editor

Lil Wayne fans await the Young Money rapper’s arrival. Though he was nearly an hour late to the show, fans were excited, dubbing graphic T-shirts and sunglasses. Ike Wood | Asst. Photo Editor

Lil Wayne shares words of appreciation to the large turnout of fans in Syracuse Friday night. The show was part of his “Tha Carter VI Tour.” Ike Wood | Asst. Photo Editor

Belly Gang Kushington from Atlanta raps a short opening set for Tyga and Lil Wayne. Ike Wood | Asst. Photo Editor

Lil Wayne raps with the crowd as he performs hits from his illustrious hip-hop career. His set list included songs like “Fireman” and “King Carter.” Ike Wood | Asst. Photo Editor

Tyga raps classic hits as one of the opening acts for “Tha Carter VI Tour.” He sang a cover of “Juicy” by Doja Cat, as well as “Make It Nasty” and “Rack City.” Ike Wood | Asst. Photo Editor

Lil Wayne enters the stage while showing off his guitar skills with an impressive solo during “Tha Carter VI Tour.” Ike Wood | Asst. Photo Editor

Lil Wayne had the crowd amped up at his show, even playing for almost half an hour past the Amphitheater’s noise curfew. Ike Wood | Asst. Photo Editor