Lil Wayne and Craig Carton launch The Joint Venture podcast

Rapper Lil Wayne is launching a new weekly podcast, "The Joint Venture," with sports radio host Craig Carton on July 22. The show marks the artist's return to podcasting and will feature conversations on sports, music, and pop culture with a rotating slate of high-profile guests.

The podcast will premiere with a live taping at Fanatics Fest NYC on July 19, featuring former New York Jets star Darrelle Revis, ex-New York Knicks forward Amare Stoudemire, and New York Giants Super Bowl-winning quarterback Eli Manning. The series will be available on YouTube and other platforms and is produced by Magilla Entertainment.

In a statement, Lil Wayne described the show's informal ethos, saying the best podcasts feel like hanging out with friends and talking freely. He said he looks forward to casual conversations with Carton about whatever the day brings, with the potential for unexpected guests and topics. Carton echoed the sentiment, stating there is nothing better than swapping takes with Wayne on a wide range of subjects and that the show is an excuse to continue their long-running dynamic while inviting famous friends to join them.

The collaboration builds on an existing friendship;...