Update (Oct. 27, 1:55 p.m.): Karencivil.com is reporting that Lil Wayne's upcoming album Tha Carter V is pushed back and the label is currently working on a new release date. Sources also confirmed to XXL that the album is indeed pushed back and there is no update on a possible new date. Tha Carter V was originally set to drop on Oct. 28.

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Oct. 28 is the release date from Tha Carter V.

Lil Wayne was on ESPN's First Take and made the announcement. Weezy is also gearing up to release the album cover on ESPN’s SportsCenter later today.

Wayne stated last month that the album may drop in fall.

Weezy fans rejoice!

[RX]

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