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."
London Town
Playboi Carti Lyrics
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Motivation foreign
Dior on my feet
Everyday foreign
Motivation foreign
Motivation foreign
Car from Germany
Everything foreign
Everything foreign
Vintage Ralph Lauren
Feel like Jeff Gordon
Switzerland touring
You H&M sporting
You niggas is boring
Got a white bitch on my dick, yeah she snorting
Drive the whip fast 'till I crash it
I'm a bastard, little Boosie, I'm a savage
Fuck her then I pass it
Flacko smashed it
Bari smashed it
(Harlem and London, same ting)
(Harlem and London, same ting)
Carti bitch, all on my face yeah
Fucking, I cum on her face now
Spend a whole check on my waist yeah
Bag it up, it's on the way yeah
I do what I want and they hate
I do what I want and they hate
Yeah, trust a soul that's ok yeah
Keep a pole yeah okay, yeah
Motivation foreign
Motivation foreign
Dior on my feet
Everyday foreign
Motivation foreign
Motivation foreign
Car from Germany
Everything foreign
L-O-R-D F-L-A-C-K-O aye yo' I heard you a featherweight
Vroom vroom, zoom zoom
Winnipeg, paper thick, the paper chase
Stoned all in London town
Smile for the camera lenses, I ain't shy
I'mma fly by
I'm a fly guy
Sell that ya-ya
Yeah yeah yeah, on the corner everyday when you see him posted
Toasted with the soldiers
Robbers with me
Choppers on us
Lord Pretty Flacko Jodye
Holy matrimony
Married to the guacamole
Avocado seeds up on my broccoli
Drop my socks pony
Got my thot and Chloe
All of my hoes are foreign man
Know how I love them bitches though
All of my hoes are foreign man
All of my hoes be switching hoes
Motivation foreign (Harlem and London, same ting)
Motivation foreign (Harlem and London, same ting)
Dior on my feet (Harlem and London, same ting)
Everyday foreign (Harlem and London, same ting)
Motivation foreign (Harlem and London, same ting)
Motivation foreign (Harlem and London, same ting)
Car from Germany (Harlem and London, same ting)
Everything foreign (Harlem and London, same ting)
I'm in the ends now
I'm in the ends now
In the Rolls with my mens now
In the Rolls with my mens now
The lyrics of Playboi Carti A$AP Rocky's song "London Town" depicts their lavish lifestyle of foreign possessions and experiences. The repetition of "motivation foreign" throughout the song emphasizes their drive for exotic and luxurious things, as well as the pursuit of success that comes with it. The lyrics "car from Germany" and "Dior on my feet" further demonstrates their wealth status through their high-end material possessions.
The song also alludes to their escapades with women. The line "got a white bitch on my dick, yeah she snorting" highlights their sexual conquests with women, particularly with white women. The lyrics also mention their tendency to spend extravagantly, as seen in the line "spend a whole check on my waist yeah." The song shows their disregard for societal norms and rules as seen in the lyrics "I do what I want and they hate."
Line by Line Meaning
Motivation foreign
My drive and ambition come from experiences and influences outside of my home country
Dior on my feet
I am wearing luxury designer shoes
Everyday foreign
In my everyday life, I am surrounded by things from different countries
Car from Germany
My car was made in Germany
Everything foreign
All the objects and experiences in my life are from other countries
Vintage Ralph Lauren
I am wearing old or classic clothing from Ralph Lauren
Feel like Jeff Gordon
I feel like a successful race car driver (Jeff Gordon)
Switzerland touring
I am currently traveling and visiting tourist attractions in Switzerland
You H&M sporting
You are wearing clothing from the retailer H&M
You niggas is boring
You and your actions are uninteresting and repetitive
Got a white bitch on my dick, yeah she snorting
I have a Caucasian woman who is using cocaine while having sex with me
Drive the whip fast 'till I crash it
I drive my car at high speeds until I crash it
I'm a bastard, little Boosie, I'm a savage
I am a disrespectful and cruel person, similar to the rapper Boosie
Fuck her then I pass it
I have sex with a woman and then move on from her
Flacko smashed it, Bari smashed it
A$AP Rocky and A$AP Bari both had sex with the same woman and enjoyed it
(Harlem and London, same ting)
The lifestyle and experiences in my Harlem (New York) neighborhood are similar to those in London, England
Carti bitch, all on my face yeah
Playboi Carti is showing me a lot of attention
Fucking, I cum on her face now
I have sex with a woman and ejaculate on her face
Spend a whole check on my waist yeah
I spent a large amount of money on a belt
Bag it up, it's on the way yeah
I have packaged something and it is now being shipped to me
I do what I want and they hate
I am able to behave as I choose, and other people dislike me for it
Trust a soul that's okay yeah
It is okay with me if I cannot trust anyone else
Keep a pole yeah okay, yeah
I carry a gun for protection, and it is not a big deal to me
L-O-R-D F-L-A-C-K-O aye yo' I heard you a featherweight
I am A$AP Rocky, and I have heard that you are weak or easily defeated
Vroom vroom, zoom zoom
The sound of a fast-moving car or motorcycle
Winnipeg, paper thick, the paper chase
I am in Winnipeg (Canada) pursuing money and success
Stoned all in London town
I am high on drugs while in London
Smile for the camera lenses, I ain't shy
I pose confidently for photographs and am not bashful
I'mma fly by
I move quickly and elegantly through situations
Sell that ya-ya
I am selling illegal drugs
On the corner everyday when you see him posted
I am regularly in a specific place, waiting for something or someone
Toasted with the soldiers
I am celebrating and drinking with my comrades
Robbers with me, choppers on us
I am in the company of people who rob and steal, and we all have guns
Lord Pretty Flacko Jodye
A$AP Rocky's nickname, meaning he is both stylish and vicious
Holy matrimony
A sacred and serious commitment, such as marriage
Married to the guacamole
I love guacamole and am committed to enjoying it regularly
Avocado seeds up on my broccoli
I sprinkle avocado seeds on my broccoli, perhaps for added flavor or health benefits
Drop my socks pony
I have expensive and fashionable socks that I am showing off
Got my thot and Chloe
I am in the company of a promiscuous woman (thot) and a woman wearing designer clothing (Chloe)
All of my hoes are foreign man
All of the women I associate with are from other countries
Know how I love them bitches though
I have a fondness for these women, despite their promiscuity or lack of loyalty
All of my hoes be switching hoes
The women I am involved with also have multiple sexual partners
I'm in the ends now
I am currently in a rough or dangerous part of town
In the Rolls with my mens now
I am riding in a Rolls-Royce car with my friends
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Rakim Mayers, Adam Kirkman, Hector Delgado, Devon Lewis, Jordan Carter
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