American rapper, Lil Wayne & U2’s Bono have teamed up on an unreleased ‘Tha Carter VI’ track for the NBA Finals Promo.
Lil Wayne’s unreleased track “The Days” featuring U2’s Bono has made a high-profile debut, soundtracking the NBA Finals promo for Game 1 between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, June 5. The emotional and cinematic track, rumored to be part of Tha Carter VI, pairs Bono’s soaring vocals with Wayne’s reflective verses, creating a powerful musical backdrop for the championship showdown. This surprise drop has fans speculating about the long-awaited album and the iconic collaboration between two genre-defining artists.
“I pledge allegiance to what I believe in/ Live to fight another day,” he raps. “I ain’t getting younger, but I’m getting better/ No time to waste that’s another man’s treasure/ They say every dog has hit day.” The U2 frontman then takes the baton to handle chorus duties. “These are the days,” Bono sings.
“Basketball’s been in my blood since day one, so to team up with ESPN less than 24 hours before the drop of Tha Carter VI for the NBA Finals is an incredible honor,” Wayne said in a statement. “My music and the NBA are vibin’ on the same frequency because it’s perfect timing for fans to hear Tha Carter VI on the game’s grandest stage.”
ESPN has been using numerous Wayne tracks to soundtrack NBA Playoffs ads this season, including “I Am Not a Human Being,” “Uproar” and the “Glory (Remix).”
Lil Wayne & U2’s Bono Team Up on Unreleased ‘Tha Carter VI’ Track for NBA Finals Promo
