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."
No Time
Playboi Carti Lyrics
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Wake up in the mornin', know I gotta do this shit
Ay, let's do it
(Cannon)
Yeah, hey, heyo, hey, hey yeah
We ain't got time
I draw my demons out
Ridin' 'round town with a bad ass bitch
Seein' diamonds
All these niggas they cappin' right here
They stay lame
We ain't got time
I draw my demons out
Where my mind?
Ridin' 'round town with a bad ass bitch
Seein' diamonds
All these niggas they cappin' right here
They stay lame
Four, five, six, seven bitches keep callin' my line
Ya cap like Mitchell and Ness lil' nigga stop lyin'
Check, they was talkin' 'bout lil' ma live my life
Chop that chicken and shrimp cut in my rice
Spanish bitch come and pipe me I can make my wife (my wife)
She want new Versace, put Medusa on her eyes
Me and Cash Carti got them sisters
'Bouta put 'em on a flight (put 'em on a flight)
Diamonds in my Cartier lens
You can see 'em at night (see 'em at night)
Call Balmain, ask 'em why my jeans so tight
Trippin' off lanes, I don't think you really wanna ride
Guns don't want mine on you, you not my kind
I say something ain't worth it, ain't wastin' my time
We ain't got time
I draw my demons out
Where my mind
Ridin' 'round town with a bad ass bitch
Seein' diamonds
All these niggas they cappin' right here
They stay lame
We ain't got time
I draw my demons out
Where my mind
Ridin' 'round town with a bad ass bitch
Seein' diamonds
All these niggas they cappin' right here
They stay lame
My bitch fine
You in line
My big bank
These niggas been mine
But my diamonds keep bitin'
These hoes be bitin'
These niggas be bitin'
Wish on a bone yeah (fillet)
Got a bitch on the line right now
Say she got Molly, yeah
Syrup, I don't do syrup
A-w-g-e you know me
Cold outside I need another sleeve
Yeah, ballin' on yo hoe like Kobe
Dunkin' on yo' hoe like no D
Bald head like Ginóbili
Piru, watch my nose bleed
That boy dead
Arm and a leg
AK
Turnin' your head, take yo bag
We ain't got time
I draw my demons out
Where my mind
Ridin' 'round town with a bad ass bitch
Seein' diamonds
All these niggas they cappin' right here
They stay lame
We ain't got time
I draw my demons out
Where my mind
Ridin' 'round town with a bad ass bitch
Seein' diamonds
All these niggas they cappin' right here
They stay lame
The song "No Time" by Playboi Carti is all about living life to the fullest and not wasting any time. The rapper talks about drawing out his demons and riding around town with a bad-ass girl by his side, seeing diamonds everywhere. The hook of the song repeats the line "we ain't got time" emphasizing the message of the song.
One interesting interpretation of the lyrics is that Carti is talking about his success and how it has led to him having no time for those who are not on his level. He talks about how people are "cappin'" and being fake, suggesting that he has no time for those who are not honest or genuine.
Another interesting aspect of the song is the use of slang and colloquialisms, which are commonly associated with hip-hop. Carti uses words like "cap" (meaning to lie) and references to designer brands, such as Versace and Balmain, which are often associated with hip-hop culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up in the mornin', know I gotta do this shit
I start my day knowing that I have to get work done
We ain't got time
We don't have time to waste
I draw my demons out
I confront my inner demons
Where my mind?
Where is my head at?
Ridin' 'round town with a bad ass bitch
Driving around town with an attractive and powerful woman
Seein' diamonds
Looking at expensive jewelry
All these niggas they cappin' right here
These men are all lying
They stay lame
They are uncool and boring
Four, five, six, seven bitches keep callin' my line
Several women are calling me
Ya cap like Mitchell and Ness lil' nigga stop lyin'
Stop lying like it's a hat you bought from Mitchell and Ness
Check, they was talkin' 'bout lil' ma live my life
People were talking about me and trying to tell me how to live
Chop that chicken and shrimp cut in my rice
Preparing a dish with chicken, shrimp and rice
Spanish bitch come and pipe me I can make my wife (my wife)
Having sex with a Spanish woman who could potentially become his wife
She want new Versace, put Medusa on her eyes
She wants a new Versace outfit and jewelry with Medusa on it
Me and Cash Carti got them sisters
Me and Cash Carti have some attractive women with us
'Bouta put 'em on a flight (put 'em on a flight)
We're about to take them on a trip
Diamonds in my Cartier lens
There are diamonds in my Cartier sunglasses
You can see 'em at night (see 'em at night)
They are visible at night
Call Balmain, ask 'em why my jeans so tight
Asking the clothing brand Balmain why their jeans are so tight
Trippin' off lanes, I don't think you really wanna ride
Getting high on drugs and questioning if the person he's talking to really wants to do it too
Guns don't want mine on you, you not my kind
He doesn't want to have a gun pointed at the person he's talking to, they are not alike
I say something ain't worth it, ain't wastin' my time
If something isn't worth it, he's not going to waste his time on it
My bitch fine
My girlfriend is attractive
You in line
You are interested in me
My big bank
I have a lot of money
These niggas been mine
These men belong to me or I have power over them
But my diamonds keep bitin'
His diamonds keep shining and catching people's attention
These hoes be bitin'
Women are attracted to him
Wish on a bone yeah (fillet)
Wishing for something good to happen (fillet refers to a type of steak)
Got a bitch on the line right now
He's talking to a woman on the phone
Say she got Molly, yeah
She says she has the drug Molly
Syrup, I don't do syrup
He doesn't drink or use syrup as a drug
A-w-g-e you know me
A reference to his talent agency, indicating he's well-known there
Cold outside I need another sleeve
It's cold outside and he needs to wear warmer clothes
Yeah, ballin' on yo hoe like Kobe
Dominating a woman like Kobe Bryant would do in a basketball game
Dunkin' on yo' hoe like no D
Being aggressive with a woman and overpowering her in a sexual way
Bald head like Ginóbili
Comparing his bald head to basketball player Manu Ginóbili
Piru, watch my nose bleed
Affiliated with the Bloods gang, a reference to fighting and getting injured
That boy dead
He killed someone or is referring to someone who is dead
Arm and a leg
A lot of money
AK
A type of gun
Turnin' your head, take yo bag
Stealing from the person he's talking to
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O DistroKid, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jordan Terrell Carter, Sergio Kitchens
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DariusDinero
Riding round town wit a bad ass bitch!
@Squishy_XEO
W Darius
@ColeJackett
Carti probably looked this up to take it down and was like ++nah -* this lit *++
@sleekismboyz605
StraightJacket lmao yeah probably
@dotbluer9041
i fr thought that too
@IchibotK
That happened for sure. I’d believe it.
@LINK4UR71
StraightJacket faxxx😂😂😂
@sleekismboyz605
Holy shit 331 likes now, when I replied this only had like 2
@Teragamerz
The album gets so much better with time the replay value is crazy
@Dizcinger
Truth man, so crazy. Def one of the top albums of the year.