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."
RIP Fredo
Playboi Carti Lyrics
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Hitting that boy with the fire, nigga didn't notice me
Hitting that bitch with some fire, he didn't even notice me
Hitting that bitch with the fire, that nigga didn't notice me
Hitting that boy with the fire, they didn't even notice me
They didn't even notice me, they didn't even notice me
They didn't even notice me, they didn't even notice me
Hitting that boy with the fire, nigga didn't notice me
Tell that lil bitch I got bags, talkin' to mans
Tell that lil bitch I got bags, you talkin' to me
Hittin' that boy with that fire, nigga didn't notice me
Nigga be dead meat, nigga be dead meat
Hitting that bitch from the side
I'ma have a menage I'ma have a good time
I'ma fuck her you like
She wanna play with that fire
Shawty gon play with that fire
These niggas ain't ready for slime, they ain't ready for slime
Hitting that bitch with the fire, notice me
Hitting that boy with the fire, nigga didn't notice me
Hitting that bitch with some fire, he didn't even notice me
Hitting that bitch with the fire, that nigga didn't notice me
Hitting that boy with the fire, they didn't even notice me
They didn't even notice me, they didn't even notice me
They didn't even notice me, they didn't even notice me
Hitting that boy with the fire, nigga didn't notice me
Hittin' that boy with the fire
Wish a motherfucker try, know slime gon fire
I been firin' all the shots since I was a little nigga
Lil nigga had a pistol, pistol never was a issue (never)
Gettin' money since a youngin' (youngin')
Been havin' hoes comin', lotta niggas out here frontin'
Know them pussy niggas bluffin' (facts)
These niggas wasn't shootin'
Slime ball been packin'
Slime ball 'bout that action and you know what's happenin'
Yeah, bitch (yeah, bitch)
Hitting that bitch with the fire, notice me
Hitting that boy with the fire, nigga didn't notice me
Hitting that bitch with some fire, he didn't even notice me
Hitting that bitch with the fire, that nigga didn't notice me
Hitting that boy with the fire, they didn't even notice me
They didn't even notice me, they didn't even notice me
They didn't even notice me, they didn't even notice me
Hitting that boy with the fire, nigga didn't notice me
The lyrics to Playboi Carti's song R.I.P. Fredo seem to be a vicious attack on an enemy or ex-lover, with Carti expressing his anger and frustration towards them. The repetition of the phrase "hitting that [person] with the fire" suggests that Carti is using his power and influence to harm the subject, and also highlights the aggressive nature of the song. The repeated phrase "they didn't even notice me" implies that Carti feels ignored or disrespected by this individual, and that he is using this act of violence to prove his worth and gain their attention. The verse "wish a motherfucker try, know slime gon fire" indicates that Carti is willing to defend himself and his reputation, and that he is not afraid to fight back against those who cross him. Overall, the song seems to be a declaration of Carti's dominance and a warning to those who dare to challenge him.
Line by Line Meaning
Hitting that bitch with the fire, notice me
I'm making a statement with this fire, watch me
Hitting that boy with the fire, nigga didn't notice me
Burning them down but they still don't see me
Hitting that bitch with some fire, he didn't even notice me
Setting fire to this place, but no one's paying attention to me
They didn't even notice me, they didn't even notice me
No one's noticing me despite causing chaos
Tell that lil bitch I got bags, talkin' to mans
I got money, she's lucky I'm even talking to her
Nigga be dead meat, nigga be dead meat
Those who underestimate me will suffer the consequences
Hitting that bitch from the side
Getting this done from all angles
I'ma have a menage I'ma have a good time
I'm living life to the fullest and enjoying everything
She wanna play with that fire
She is attracted to the dangerous lifestyle I'm living
These niggas ain't ready for slime, they ain't ready for slime
No one is prepared for the destruction that I can cause
Wish a motherfucker try, know slime gon fire
Anyone who tries me will face the consequences of my destruction
I been firin' all the shots since I was a little nigga
I've always been causing chaos and destruction
Lil nigga had a pistol, pistol never was a issue (never)
I've always been able to handle firearms
Gettin' money since a youngin' (youngin')
I've been hustling since I was a kid
Been havin' hoes comin', lotta niggas out here frontin'
I always have women interested in me, while others are pretending to be tough
Know them pussy niggas bluffin' (facts)
I can see right through the fake tough guys
These niggas wasn't shootin'
Others don't have the same firepower as me
Slime ball been packin'
I've always been carrying heavy firearms
Slime ball 'bout that action and you know what's happenin'
I'm always ready to take action and cause chaos
Yeah, bitch (yeah, bitch)
I'm unstoppable, bitches
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jordan Carter, Jordan Timothy Jenks, Onika Tanya Maraj
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