He originally started rapping as Sir Cartier, releasing a mixtape titled THC: THE HIGH CHRONICAL$ on November 5, 2011, that has since been deleted from the Internet, because it was absolute balls. He followed up with the mixtape Young Mi$fit on November 12, 2012. He changed his artist name to Playboi Carti in May 2013. As Playboi Carti, he came into prominence in 2015 with his song Broke Boi. Initially a part of the Atlanta-based Awful Records label, he also performed at the fashion events such as Yeezy Season 5, VFiles, and Raf Simons events, with artists such as Lil Uzi Vert and A$AP Rocky. In 2016, he was featured on A$AP Mob's debut studio album, Cozy Tapes: Vol. 1 Friends -, on the tracks London Town and Telephone Calls, which the latter was released as the second single from the album.
Carti's eponymous debut mixtape, Playboi Carti, which features guest appearances from Lil Uzi Vert, A$AP Rocky, and Leven Kali, was released on April 14, 2017. The self-titled release gained attention from various music publications, including XXL, Pitchfork, Spin, HotNewHipHop, and PopMatters. XXL noted the track Magnolia as a standout cut, whereas Pitchfork critic Briana Younger thought that the release "finds a cloudy and economical mood and stays there, but it's Carti's magnetic confidence that turns just enough into plenty." The mixtape sold 28,051 units in its opening week.
In accompaniment with the mixtape's release, Carti embarked on a tour, which featured him as an opening act for Gucci Mane and Dreezy.
At the end of 2017, Carti was featured on A$AP Mob's Cozy Tapes Vol. 2: Too Cozy, A$AP Ferg's Still Striving, and NAV's Perfect Timing. Carti was meanwhile working on his debut album, Die Lit, which would be released on May 11, 2018.
Die Lit was an album that received mixed reviews, but fans of Carti enjoyed the album. Metacritic rated the album 71/100 with a user score of 8.2/10. Die Lit includes notable tracks such as Shoota, Foreign, Choppa Won't Miss, Mileage, and Poke it Out. This album included features from artists such as Lil Uzi Vert, Nicki Minaj, Chief Keef, Young Thug, Travis Scott, Skepta, and Bryson Tiller.
Since the release of Die Lit, Playboi Carti has embarked on his own tour, while featuring on songs such as Uh Uh (feat. Playboi Carti) on Chief Keef's Mansion Musick and Get Dripped on Lil Yachty's Nuthin' 2 Prove.
However, soon after the release of Die Lit and his tour, Carti was seen discussing a new album, titled Whole Lotta Red . Over the course of the next few years, songs from Whole Lotta Red would get leaked, or played by Carti himself at select shows. On November 23, 2020, Carti announced that the album had been submitted to his label, along with posting several blurry photos. He would later announce several collaborations, with artists such as Kanye West and Future. DJ Akademiks would later announce that the album would release on Christmas day, and was executively produced by Kanye West.
Whole Lotta Red's fan reception was polarizing at the start, but the album was met with positive critical reception. Metacritic rated the album 75/100 with a user score of 7.4/10. The album would later increase in popularity among Carti fans and music enjoyers alike over time — highly due to several tracks going viral on TikTok — and began receiving high praise.
Playboi Carti has announced that his next project, Music, is dropping "ASAP."
Dont Tell Nobody
Playboi Carti Lyrics
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What the fuck these niggas got
To say to me now? I don't give a fuck
I'ma keep countin', nigga
(Ooh, ooh, ooh, Carti)
Keep countin', do all this shit all day
Nigga you can hear my jewelry
In the motherfuckin' mic
I can't fuck with nobody
(Number (N) ine jeans, nigga)
Balenciagas, anybody (Nobody) dollars (Uh)
Uh who that is? (Carti)
(Plug) plug-plug, where you at?
(Plug-Plug-Plug, DJ Lil Keem, what up?)
Yeah, ooh, pipe up, yeah
Ooh, pipe up, pipe up, uh (Hoodrich)
Balenciagas, I don't fuck with nobody
(Fuck with nobody)
I be in the field ready to pop on anybody
(Pop on anybody) i just wanna bag that
Bag that bitch I met at Follies
(I met at Follies)
In a foreign drop top movin' with a thotty
Movin' with a thotty tryin' to
Fuck me for my clouty
(With a thotty, thotty, thotty, clouty)
Movin' with a thotty tryin' to
Fuck me for my clouty (Ayy, what? Clouty)
Bring that ho upstairs
Bring that ho upstairs (Damn, ho upstairs)
I brought that ho to the trap
But please don't tell nobody
(Ho upstairs, ho, don't tell nobody)
Ho, don't tell nobody
(Ho, don't tell nobody)
Ho, don't tell nobody
(Ho, don't tell nobody)
Bitch, don't tell nobody
(Don't tell nobody)
Bitch, don't tell nobody
(Bitch, don't tell nobody)
I brought that ho to the trap
But please don't tell nobody
(Bitch, don't tell nobody)
Ho, don't tell nobody (Tell nobody)
Bitch, don't tell nobody, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ayy (Tell nobody)
I say fuck the robbin' for this rap shit
(Rap shit)
Now I'm in LA fuckin' on a model bitch
(Model bitch, model)
Runnin' with the same gang
I been runnin' with (Gang)
Designin' and trappin', baby
I'm so addicted
Been on the block, been movin' with it
(Block, block, block)
We motivated, motivated
Our boys love to kick it
I spent a show on these shoes, boy
I love to kick it
I pay attention, don't pay attention
I'm payin' fuckin' attention
Number (N) ine, fuck the Trues, I'm so fuckin' different (Damn)
I hang with shooters and killers that
Just got out of prison
Pipe up, pipe up, I got hella bitches
Pipe up buyin' flights just to see a nigga
(yeah) , yeah, yeah (yeah)
Balenciagas, I don't fuck with nobody
(Fuck with nobody)
I be in the field ready to pop on anybody
(Pop on anybody) i just wanna bag that
Bag that bitch I met at Follies
(I met at Follies)
In a foreign drop top movin' with a thotty
Movin' with a thotty tryin' to
Fuck me for my clouty
(With a thotty, thotty, thotty, clouty)
Movin' with a thotty tryin' to
Fuck me for my clouty (Ayy, what? Clouty)
Bring that ho upstairs
Bring that ho upstairs (Damn, ho upstairs)
I brought that ho to the trap
But please don't tell nobody
(Ho upstairs, ho, don't tell nobody)
Ho, don't tell nobody
(Ho, don't tell nobody)
Ho, don't tell nobody
(Ho, don't tell nobody)
Bitch, don't tell nobody
(Don't tell nobody)
Bitch, don't tell nobody
(Bitch, don't tell nobody)
I brought that ho to the trap
But please don't tell nobody
(Bitch, don't tell nobody)
Ho, don't tell nobody (Tell nobody)
Bitch, don't tell nobody, yeah, yeah, yeah
Ayy (Hoodrich, bitch)
Bitch, don't tell nobody
Bitch, don't tell nobody, baby, oh
Don't tell nobody
When I pull up in your hood, boy
Don't tell nobody
When I pull up in that Range, bitch
Don't tell nobody
I got to do it for my boys
They gon' shoot anybody they shoot anybody
Aim straight first at anybody
I'm off the Percs, I'm off the Xans
I don't feel anybody
Cash Carti, money bags, boy
Anybody, yeah, yeah, yeah
(Hoodrich Keem, Plug, Plug, Plug-Plug)
In "Don't Tell Nobody" by Playboi Carti, the lyrics delve into themes of materialism, fame, and relationships with women. The opening lines convey a sense of insouciance towards the opinions of others, highlighting the artist's focus on his own success and wealth. The repeated mention of Balenciagas and designer brands suggests a preoccupation with luxury and status symbols, while also emphasizing a detachment from interpersonal connections ("I can't fuck with nobody"). The mention of "number nine jeans" further underscores this emphasis on material possessions and brand names.
As the song progresses, Carti describes his interactions with women, portraying a casual attitude towards relationships and a focus on physical desire. The references to being in the "field ready to pop on anybody" and wanting to "bag that bitch" suggest a confrontational and possessive attitude towards women, with an underlying implication of using his status and material possessions to attract them. The juxtaposition of luxury cars and women ("In a foreign drop-top movin' with a thotty") indicates a lifestyle characterized by wealth, hedonism, and a disregard for emotional depth or commitment.
The chorus emphasizes secrecy and discretion, with Carti repeatedly urging the listener not to share details of his actions or encounters with others. The repetition of "Ho, don't tell nobody" and "Bitch, don't tell nobody" creates a sense of paranoia and caution, hinting at a desire to maintain privacy and control over his personal affairs. This secrecy could be interpreted as a reflection of the volatility and unpredictability of fame, hinting at the need to protect one's reputation and image in the public eye.
Overall, "Don't Tell Nobody" by Playboi Carti presents a portrait of a hedonistic and materialistic lifestyle, characterized by a focus on wealth, status symbols, and casual relationships. The lyrics explore themes of fame, isolation, and the complexities of navigating personal connections in the context of success and notoriety. Through its brash and provocative imagery, the song offers a glimpse into the mindset of an artist grappling with the trappings of fame and fortune while also grappling with the challenges of maintaining authenticity and true connections amidst a world of superficiality.
Line by Line Meaning
Balenciagas, I don't fuck with nobody
I only associate with high-end fashion and don't deal with anyone else
I be in the field ready to pop on anybody
I'm always prepared to confront or attack anyone
i just wanna bag that bitch I met at Follies
I simply want to seduce the woman I encountered at Follies
In a foreign drop top movin' with a thotty
I'm driving a foreign car with a promiscuous woman
Movin' with a thotty tryin' to Fuck me for my clouty
Accompanied by a promiscuous woman aiming to use me for my fame
Bring that ho upstairs, Bring that ho upstairs
Escort that woman to the upper level of the building
I brought that ho to the trap But please don't tell nobody
I brought that woman to the dangerous area, but keep it discreet
Bitch, don't tell nobody
Woman, keep this information to yourself
I say fuck the robbin' for this rap shit
I no longer engage in stealing due to my success in the music industry
Now I'm in LA fuckin' on a model bitch
Currently in Los Angeles, engaging in physical relations with a top-notch woman
Runnin' with the same gang I been runnin' with
Maintaining close relationships with the same group of individuals as always
Designin' and trappin', baby I'm so addicted
Balancing artistic design and illegal activities, it's become a compelling lifestyle
I hang with shooters and killers that Just got out of prison
I associate with dangerous individuals recently released from incarceration
When I pull up in your hood, boy Don't tell nobody
When I arrive in your neighborhood, don't disclose this information to anyone
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@DariusDinero
2019 🙋🏾♂️?
@TitusRec1
2024
@micahwilliams1219
This song is a drug. Carti captures a lifestyle when he raps. He raps like he that wants you to remember when you didn’t gaf and get high asf and partying at night. He never wanted more than to just have fun and let loose.
@nunu4evaaa
motivation fr🙏🏽
@bazingadepression5675
Doing cartwheels on his meat
@codykanitz97
My favorite Carti song.. I miss that 2015 underground era 😩
@natedawg9006
Cody Kanz yeah I hate it wen they go viral... All the little kids and they grandma know him now
@codykanitz97
NATE DAWG foreal, they don't know Mexikodro and the influence he put on Carti!
@byronhoog9634
what about ethereal and carti that what really got him started the awful records days
@codykanitz97
byron hoog
yeah he made them chill ass beats, I agree