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."
Lean 4 Real
Playboi Carti Lyrics
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Count it up, yeah, yeah, yeah
Indigo, yeah, Indigo, yeah, yeah
I'm on 'em beans for the real, I'm on the lean for real
I'm on 'em beans for the real, I'm on the lean for real
I'm on 'em beans for the real, I'm on the lean for real
I'm on 'em beans for the real, I'm on the lean for real
I'm on 'em beans for the real, I'm on the lean for real
I'm on 'em beans for the real, I'm on the lean for real
I'm on 'em beans for the real, I'm on the lean for real
That bag loaded, yeah, got it all the time
Nickelodeon way I got that slime
The Dream Mode, yeah, tatts showin', my teeth
Keep it tucked like a tee, shout out Midnight, Nine
Two nights in a coupe, yeah, yeah, silly bih, let's scoop
Oh yeah, yeah, I fucked her by the pool
Oh yeah, diamond wetter than your boo
Oh yeah, all that money take your loot
I'm on 'em beans for the real, I'm on the lean for real
I'm on 'em beans for the real, I'm on the lean for real
I'm on 'em beans for the real, I'm on the lean for real
I'm on 'em beans for the real, I'm on the lean for real
I'm on 'em beans for the real, I'm on the lean for real
I'm on 'em beans for the real, I'm on the lean for real
I'm on 'em beans for the real, I'm on the lean for real
That bad loaded yeah got it out the top
Nickelodeon way I got that slime
The Dream Mode, tatts showin', my teeth
Keep it tucked like a tee, shout out Midnight Nine
Trust, trust
No, I can't dap you up
Yeah, you super sus
Better get used to us, had to go Super Saiyan
Had to go bird's eye view
You's a computer game
GTA, look at us run the streets
Give us this fuckin' food
This is a fuckin' feast
Man, I ain't throwing peace
I just throw up the V
Drinks spillin' on my shoe
Lean spillin' on my seats
Niggas is talkin' greazy
Please, freeze
I'm on the beans for the real, I'm on the lean for real
I'm on the beans for the real, I'm on the lean for real
I'm on the beans for the real, I'm on the lean for real
I'm on the beans for the real, I'm on the lean for real
I'm on the beans for the real, I'm on the lean for real
I'm on the beans for the real, I'm on the lean for real
I'm on the beans for the real, I'm on the lean for real
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
"Lean 4 Real" is a song from Playboi Carti's debut studio album "Die Lit". The song is a prime example of the kind of music that has skyrocketed Carti's career in recent times. In this song, Carti is talking about his love for drugs and money, which are the two themes that predominate in most of his music. The first few lines of the song, "Run it up, yeah, yeah. Count it up, yeah, yeah, yeah. Indigo, yeah, Indigo, yeah, yeah", reveal Carti's love for money, and his constant desire to count and accumulate it.
The hook of the song, "I'm on 'em beans for the real, I'm on the lean for real", emphasizes Carti's love for drugs, specifically "beans" or ecstasy, and "lean", which is a popular drug that contains codeine and promethazine. The first few lines of the second verse "That bag loaded, yeah, got it all the time. Nickelodeon way I got that slime. The Dream Mode, yeah, tatts showin', my teeth", convey the message that Carti is always carrying around large amounts of drugs and cash, and he is proud of it.
The bridge of the song urges people to trust Carti because he is the real deal. He warns people, "No, I can't dap you up. Yeah, you super sus. Better get used to us, had to go Super Saiyan. Had to go bird's eye view. You's a computer game. GTA, look at us run the streets". Playboi Carti is telling people that he is not the kind of person who is easily swayed or fooled. He has had to level up his status to get to where he is, and people should respect that.
Line by Line Meaning
Run it up, yeah, yeah
Let's make some money
Count it up, yeah, yeah, yeah
Let's count the profits
Indigo, yeah, Indigo, yeah, yeah
I'm in the zone
I'm on 'em beans for the real, I'm on the lean for real
I'm using drugs to enhance my experience
That bag loaded, yeah, got it all the time
I've got a lot of money
Nickelodeon way I got that slime
My jewelry is flashy and shiny
The Dream Mode, yeah, tatts showin', my teeth
I have expensive clothes and jewelry, and my teeth are perfect
Keep it tucked like a tee, shout out Midnight, Nine
I keep my gun hidden and shout out my friends
Two nights in a coupe, yeah, yeah, silly bih, let's scoop
I'm going out with a girl for two nights, let's have some fun
Oh yeah, yeah, I fucked her by the pool
I had sex with her by the pool
Oh yeah, diamond wetter than your boo
My jewelry is better than yours
Oh yeah, all that money take your loot
I have a lot of money and can take whatever I want
Trust, trust
Trust me
No, I can't dap you up
I can't shake your hand
Yeah, you super sus
You're suspicious
Better get used to us, had to go Super Saiyan
You better get used to dealing with us, we're tough
Had to go bird's eye view
I had to take a higher perspective
You's a computer game
You're an easy target
GTA, look at us run the streets
We're like characters in a video game dominating the streets
Give us this fuckin' food
Give us what we want
This is a fuckin' feast
We have everything we need
Man, I ain't throwing peace
I'm not giving a peaceful gesture
I just throw up the V
I'm giving a victory sign
Drinks spillin' on my shoe
I'm so rich that I don't care if I ruin my shoes
Lean spillin' on my seats
I'm so high that I don't care if I spill my drink on my car seats
Niggas is talkin' greazy
People are talking shit about us
Please, freeze
Stop talking shit and back off
Yeah, yeah
Yes
Yeah
Yes
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jordan Carter, Jordan Timothy Jenks, Joseph Olaitan Adenuga, R, Mullings
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