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."
Kid Cudi
Playboi Carti Lyrics
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Right up front to where the venue was
Every time I look at her she feel like I'm the only one
Only thing I care about is living life the best I could
Only wanna smoke and stay productive 'til the day is done
Pull up to my day ones, kickin' shit like Deawon
Then I played her favorite song, she think we can get along
I ain't got no beef with bongs
She ain't tryna prolong, she get to the provolone
Pull up to my block quick, pop out then I dip
At first I told her no but now I think I'll have a sip
Ever since I got my money right I'm smilin' like the Grinch
And I don't give a fuck about no sucka nigga shit
I'ma pull up screamin', I don't give no fuck and that is it
I show up, do a 540, shake and bake and whip
Chicken bone now it's on shorty in my whip
It's Hollow Squad the coffin fleet
I bet they won't forget, you bitch
They tryna be cray (mmh, yeah)
They tryna be cray (mmh, yeah)
She wanna meet Carti (Carti)
That bitch is a Barbie (yeah)
I'ma fuck these hoes (ooh)
I'm on 730
Got a brand new pack like Kid Cudi (brand new)
I smoke dope like Kid Cudi
Push up and get the slugs from me (slime slime)
I'm with all the shits (slime slime)
We pull up with shit (yeah)
We pull up with, uh (yeah)
We pull up with sticks, hol'up
We pull out the van, hol'up
We pull out the shit, ay
I pull out the .9, hol'up
I pull out and blitz, hol'up
I pull out the fire, hol'up
I pull out wit' six
I'm smokin' out the pound
The bitch can suck my dick, yeah
The bitch gonna ride the dick, yeah
The bitch get thrown in the pit
Runnin' from the cops (cops)
Gotta keep my Glock (gotta keep my Glock)
When I see them cops (cops)
You know I have my Glock (know I have my Glock)
Middle finger, fuck 12 (yeah), always on my block (always on my block)
Middle finger to the opp, we gon' pop at opps (we gon pop at opps)
Pop a body, drop him (drop him)
Cop a body, deuces (deuces)
They be talkin' 'bout it (huh?)
But don't know who be doin' it (don't know who be doin' it)
These niggas be talkin' (talkin')
They lemon squeeze (lemon squeeze)
Xd (XD), ooh, lemon squeeze (brrt, brrt, brrt), yeah
In the opening verse of Playboi Carti's song Kid Cudi, the artist paints a picture of himself arriving, highly intoxicated, at a venue, where he spots a woman who he believes is the one for him. He's high and living life to the fullest, and the only thing he wants to do now is to enjoy the day by smoking and staying productive. He hangs out with some of his closest friends and plays the girl’s favorite song, hoping to build a connection with her. He then declares that he has no troubles with anyone and that he doesn't give a damn about any haters who may try to bring him down. He wows the crowd with his incredible driving skills before leaving with the woman he had been trying to impress.
The second verse of the song is all about Carti's disregard for authority and the tough street life he leads. He is on the run from the police, and he must keep his Glock close at hand. Carti and his crew are prepared to fight against anyone who tries to bring them down; they have the weaponry and the mindset to prove it. He concludes the verse by making it clear that he and his friends are the ones carrying out the deeds that others only speak of.
Line by Line Meaning
Okay I pull up high as fuck
I arrive at the venue while being heavily under the influence of drugs
Right up front to where the venue was
I go straight to the entrance of the venue
Every time I look at her she feel like I'm the only one
The girl feels a special connection whenever I make eye contact with her
Only thing I care about is living life the best I could
My main goal in life is to live it to the fullest
Only wanna smoke and stay productive 'til the day is done
I prefer to smoke weed and be productive throughout the day
Pull up to my day ones, kickin' shit like Deawon
I meet up with my closest friends and hang out like we always do
Then I played her favorite song, she think we can get along
I played a song that she likes and she thinks we could have a good relationship
I ain't got no beef with bongs
I don't have any issues or conflicts with using bongs to smoke weed
But I rather roll the strong
I prefer to roll my weed in strong papers rather than using a bong
She ain't tryna prolong, she get to the provolone
She's not interested in wasting time and wants to get straight to the point
Pull up to my block quick, pop out then I dip
I quickly pull up to my neighborhood and then leave just as quickly
At first I told her no but now I think I'll have a sip
Initially, I declined her offer but now I changed my mind and will take a drink
Ever since I got my money right I'm smilin' like the Grinch
Since I've sorted out my financial situation, I'm really happy and content
And I don't give a fuck about no sucka nigga shit
I don't care about any drama or negativity from anyone
I'ma pull up screamin', I don't give no fuck and that is it
I arrive in a loud and confident manner, not caring about anyone's opinion
I show up, do a 540, shake and bake and whip
I arrive and show off my driving skills with a 540-degree turn
Chicken bone now it's on shorty in my whip
There's a chicken bone in my car, possibly belonging to a girl who was in my car earlier
It's Hollow Squad the coffin fleet
I am part of the Hollow Squad gang and we roll with multiple cars
I bet they won't forget, you bitch
They won't forget my arrival or my gang, addressing someone disrespectfully
They tryna be cray (mmh, yeah)
They are trying to act crazy
She wanna meet Carti (Carti)
This girl wants to meet me
That bitch is a Barbie (yeah)
The girl is a fake or superficial person
I'ma fuck these hoes (ooh)
I am going to have sexual intercourse with these women
I'm on 730
Refers to being high on drugs, like being on the 730th floor
Got a brand new pack like Kid Cudi (brand new)
I have a new pack of weed, just like Kid Cudi would have
I smoke dope like Kid Cudi
I smoke marijuana frequently like Kid Cudi does
Push up and get the slugs from me (slime slime)
Approach me and I will offer you a gun with bullets (dangerous)
I'm with all the shits (slime slime)
I am ready to confront anyone or anything at any time
We pull up with shit (yeah)
We arrive with weapons
We pull up with, uh (yeah)
We arrive with something dangerous, but not specified what
We pull up with sticks, hol'up
We arrive with guns or other weapons, wait a moment
We pull out the van, hol'up
We get out of the van and wait a moment
We pull out the shit, ay
We bring out the weapons, addressing a person or a group of people
I pull out the .9, hol'up
I pull out a 9mm gun and wait for a moment
I pull out and blitz, hol'up
I take out my weapon and attack, wait a moment
I pull out the fire, hol'up
I bring out the gun, wait a moment
I pull out wit' six
I take out a gun with 6 bullets
I'm smokin' out the pound
I'm smoking a pound of weed
The bitch can suck my dick, yeah
This girl can perform oral sex on me
The bitch gonna ride the dick, yeah
The girl is going to have sexual intercourse with me
The bitch get thrown in the pit
The girl would be in trouble, possibly indicating violence or being abandoned
Runnin' from the cops (cops)
I'm being chased by the police
Gotta keep my Glock (gotta keep my Glock)
I need to keep my gun with me
When I see them cops (cops)
When I notice the police coming
You know I have my Glock (know I have my Glock)
I state that I always carry my gun with me
Middle finger, fuck 12 (yeah), always on my block (always on my block)
I show disrespect towards the police and claim that they are always in my neighborhood
Middle finger to the opp, we gon' pop at opps (we gon pop at opps)
I insult my opponents and claim that we will attack them
Pop a body, drop him (drop him)
I will shoot someone or kill someone with a gun
Cop a body, deuces (deuces)
I successfully killed someone and now I'm leaving the scene, showing a sign of goodbye (deuces)
They be talkin' 'bout it (huh?), but don't know who be doin' it (don't know who be doin' it)
People talk about criminal activity but don't know who is responsible
These niggas be talkin' (talkin')
These people love to gossip or spread rumors
They lemon squeeze (lemon squeeze)
They fire their guns rapidly
Xd (XD), ooh, lemon squeeze (brrt, brrt, brrt), yeah
The sound of gunshots, jokingly spelling out the sound
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jordan Carter, Quantavious Thomas
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@mapleburger6208
"Hey mom, I'm gonna go record a music video"
"Bring your little brother too!"
@tayvionjohnson2821
https://youtu.be/zy6VGYzfPcI PLAYBOI CARTI GRAFFITI STREET Done by Slavë and street art themed painting CO SIGNED BY UZI and the carti fans going crazy
@dapregillis3736
Damn
@lilTekaVloneYTV
https://youtu.be/fkc0He8sEMM
@basedtendime2
😂😂😂😂😂
@GregrionEdison
Lmaoo
@Alex-rx9lh
CUDI isn’t being awkward in this, he just high asf.
@00274L
Fax people saying anything just to hate lol
@Sincewayback1997
Na he thinks the shit is trash also
@outtatownski0135
@@Sincewayback1997 literally jus proved the guy’s point above you