How To Love by Lil Wayne arrived in 2011 as the third single from his ninth studio album, Tha Carter IV, and went on to become one of the biggest hits of his career, peaking at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Fifteen years later, the mellow track is enjoying an unexpected second life: in 2026, it is all over TikTok, soundtracking a viral dance trend.
The trend has creators recreating Amanda Seyfried's dance scene as Elizabeth Holmes from Episode 5 of The Dropout, "Flower of Life," with the song's soft groove underscoring the moment. The resurgence was flagged by routenote.com's Radar trend report on October 21, 2026. For more on the rapper, read our Lil Wayne biography; for his most famous Young Money labelmate, see our Drake biography; and for his recent headlines, see Lil Wayne engaged to Madi Cannon.
Image: LilWayneVEVO / Young Money — "How To Love" official music video.
How To Love Song Credits
Song: How To Love
Artist: Lil Wayne
Album: Tha Carter IV
Released: May 31, 2011
Label: Young Money / Cash Money / Universal Republic
Writers: Dwayne Carter Jr., Marcus Boyd, LaMar Seymour, LaNelle Seymour, Jermaine Preyan, Noel Fisher
Producers: Drum Up, Detail
Chart peak: No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 — Lil Wayne's 14th top-10 hit and the best-performing single from Tha Carter IV; No. 2 on the US R&B and US Rap charts; certified 6× Platinum by the RIAA.
How To Love Lyrics
Full lyrics for 'How To Love' are pending — this post currently covers the song's facts, credits and chart history. The complete lyrics will be added as soon as they can be verified.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was "How to Love" released?
"How to Love" was released on May 31, 2011 as the third single from Lil Wayne's ninth studio album, Tha Carter IV, on the Young Money, Cash Money and Universal Republic labels.
How did it perform on the charts?
It peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Wayne's 14th top-10 hit and the best-performing single from the album. It also reached No. 2 on the US R&B and US Rap charts and was certified 6× Platinum by the RIAA.
Who directed the music video?
The video was directed by Chris Robinson. It premiered on August 23, 2011 on MTV Jams as "Jam of the Week" and was added to VEVO on August 24, with cameos by Birdman and Gunplay. Wayne performed the song at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, and the video was nominated for Best Video with a Message at the 2012 MTV VMAs.
Why is it trending on TikTok in 2026?
TikTok creators are recreating Amanda Seyfried's dance scene as Elizabeth Holmes from Episode 5 of The Dropout, "Flower of Life." The trend was highlighted by routenote.com's Radar trend report on October 21, 2026.
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