
In an interview with Vibe, Lil Wayne spoke on how his recording process changed throughout his career, saying: The album was completed in 2019, as Wayne started promoting the album again. In 2016, while Lil Wayne was in the midst of the legal battle with Cash Money Records over contractual disputes, it was announced that his next album would be titled Funeral. It was relatively overlooked by professional review outlets, although several critics were somewhat positive in appraising the album. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, while charting moderately in other territories. "Shimmy" featuring Doja Cat was sent to rhythmic contemporary radio on July 28, 2020, as the album's second single. " I Do It" featuring Big Sean and Lil Baby was released as a single the same day as the album. On May 29, the deluxe edition of the album was released with guests appearances from Doja Cat, Tory Lanez, Lil Uzi Vert, Benny the Butcher, Conway the Machine, and Jessie Reyez.

It features guest appearances by Big Sean, Lil Baby, Jay Rock, Adam Levine, 2 Chainz, Takeoff, The-Dream, Lil Twist, the late XXXTentacion and O.T. It was released on January 31, 2020, by Young Money Entertainment and Republic Records.

Funeral is the thirteenth studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne.
