CHICAGO - Lil Wayne is heading to the Chicago area this summer as part of his newly announced Tha Carter VI tour, with a show scheduled at Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre in Tinley Park on August 24.

What we know:

The tour celebrates the June 6 release of Tha Carter VI, the latest installment in Lil Wayne’s album series that spans more than two decades.

The five-time Grammy winner will be joined by Tyga and Belly Gang Kushington throughout the 34-city run. Rapper NoCap will appear on select dates.

Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. through LiveNation.com , with artist presales beginning Wednesday.

Fans can also purchase VIP packages that include perks like early venue access, premium seats, a limited-edition poster, and other exclusive merchandise. Details are

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