Free Weezy Album was released exclusively on Tidal on July 4, 2015, as part of a contractual dispute between Lil Wayne and Cash Money Records. The album was initially planned as a follow-up to 'Tha Carter V', but due to legal delays, Wayne released it as an independent project under Young Money.
The album features collaborations with artists such as Snoop Dogg, Juicy J, Jeezy, and production from Swizz Beatz, DJ Mustard, and Zaytoven, among others. Despite being a Tidal exclusive, the album received positive reviews for its experimental sound and Wayne's introspective lyrics.
Free Weezy Album debuted at number 1 on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, and at number 2 on the Billboard 200, selling 12,000 copies in its first week. It was seen as a gesture of artistic independence amid disputes with his record label.