Lil Wayne

CPFM x Lil Wayne

When Lil Wayne finally released Tha Carter V in September 2018 — one of the most anticipated albums in hip-hop history — he did not settle for generic merch. He called on over a dozen independent brands to create exclusive pieces tied to the release. CPFM was one of them, and their drop stood out from everything else in the series.

Here is what made it different. While other brands leaned into skate graphics and cartoon art, Cynthia Lu went personal. The front of the CPFM x Lil Wayne piece paid direct tribute to New Orleans — Wayne's birthplace — with a specific nod to Hurricane Katrina, the 2005 storm that devastated the city and shaped Wayne's public voice for years afterward. The back ran through his entire discography, listing every release and release date as a celebration of one of the most productive careers in rap. That approach is pure CPFM. The brand does not reach for obvious imagery. It digs into the story and puts the most meaningful details front and center.

The collab also dropped as a long-sleeve shirt alongside the standard tee, giving buyers two ways to wear the piece depending on the season. Both sold out fast. Wayne restocked the complete Tha Carter V merch series one final time before closing the shop — and the CPFM piece was part of that final window. These pieces are rare. They came out tied to a specific cultural moment and never came back in any meaningful quantity. Every item in this collection is authentic and verified. Browse what is available, and own a piece of a moment that mattered.