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."
Right Now
Playboi Carti Lyrics
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Now, right now
Now, right now
Now, right now
Now
I let her count it, too much to balance
I can't even balance
And she work at Palace
And a bitch that's Magic
And she me let me have it
She let me smash it, she let me pass it
Baby no cap (baby no cappin')
I'm on the block, I got the Glock
I want the static
I got the bitch all on the pipe, just like a addict
I got the bih all on the pipe calling me daddy
I'm with the stick, I'm in the 6, I'm in the wagon
I'm in the bitch, I'm in the bricks, I'm in the ashes
I got that white, I got that dope, I got that ashy
Sellin' that soap, sellin' that soap, selling that nasty
I'm on the block, just like a po', fuckin' a bandit
I'm on the block, I got them Rolls, I got them Benjis
We gotta go, we gotta go, hop in the Ghost
Then I go ghost
Ooh, ooh
Now, right now
Now, right now
Now, right now
Now, ooh, ooh
Now, right now
Now, right now
Now, right now
Now, right now
Now
Bag in it right now
Back to the future
Did it all off computers, hey
Bill Gates, aye
All my bills paid, hey
For real
Got that good gas, for real
Put you on your ass, for real
Got that good gas, for real
Put you on your ass, for real
Yeah, flex for real
And they mad for real
I got cash, for real
Hunnid dollar bills
Yeah, these all blue bills
Yeah, motherfuck how you feel
I'm at Dr. Phil, fresh to death with my whip
She just got called to get killed
And she say I'm skilled
And she come through Lyft
You can talk to my dawgs
Now, right now
Now, right now
Now, right now
Now, ooh, ooh
Now, right now
Now, right now
Now, right now (right now)
Now
I got bitches wanna see Pi'erre right now
I got bitches wanna see Carti right now
All these diamonds in my teeth, I had to smile
Right now, right now
Told that bitch to get down right now
Touch your toes, bend it over right now
All this money, all this guap, it's in the pad
Right now, right now
Now, right now
Now, right now
The song "Right Now" by Playboi Carti showcases the rapper's devotion to his luxurious lifestyle and the many women who come with it. In the opening lines, Carti admits that he has too much money to handle and that he's got a woman in his palace, who also happens to work at the high-end department store, Palace. He references another woman who is "magic" and is willing to do anything he wants, even if it means letting him have sex with her. However, Carti isn't just focused on the women; he's also got drugs to sell, money to make, and enemies to watch out for. He brags about having a Glock and wanting "static," which could mean trouble or a confrontation with someone. Carti's verse is repetitive and almost chaotic in nature, which mirrors the fast-paced lifestyle he describes.
The second verse focuses on Carti's wealth and his ability to stay fresh and fashionable. He name-drops Bill Gates, suggesting that he's got a lot of money like the famous entrepreneur. Carti also boasts about having cash, expensive cars, and designer clothes, flexing on anyone who might have doubted him. The chorus repeats several times throughout the song, with Carti rapping about women who want to be with him right now and the money that's coming in. The lyrics of the song highlight Carti's hedonistic lifestyle, where he's more focused on fleeting pleasures and material possessions than anything else.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, ooh
Sound of excitement, anticipation or approval.
Now, right now
Emphasis on immediacy and being present in the moment.
I let her count it, too much to balance
I handed over a large amount of money to my female associate (which she was responsible for counting), as there was too much for me to handle.
I can't even balance
I can't even keep track of the money I have, let alone balance it correctly.
Got a bitch in my palace
I have a woman in my luxurious abode.
And she work at Palace
She also happens to be employed at the clothing store Palace.
And a bitch that's Magic
I have another woman in my life, who goes by the name of 'Magic'.
And she me let me have it
She lets me have her sexually.
She let me smash it, she let me pass it
I am able to have sexual intercourse with her and then move on to the next woman.
Baby no cap (baby no cappin')
No lies being told.
I'm on the block, I got the Glock
I am in the neighborhood, armed with a Glock handgun.
I want the static
I am seeking conflict or confrontation.
I got the bitch all on the pipe, just like a addict
I have a woman hooked on drugs and also addicted to me sexually.
I got the bih all on the pipe calling me daddy
I am the dominant figure in this woman's life and she is completely subservient to me.
I'm with the stick, I'm in the 6, I'm in the wagon
I am armed with a firearm, cruising around in a luxury sports car, on my way to make a deal.
I'm in the bitch, I'm in the bricks, I'm in the ashes
I am inside of a building, specifically in the drug manufacturing area, or perhaps the aftermath of a violent conflict.
I got that white, I got that dope, I got that ashy
I have a variety of drugs for sale, including cocaine and heroin, with the latter being a lower quality/nasty product.
Sellin' that soap, sellin' that soap, selling that nasty
I am peddling low quality drugs, specifically heroin that has been cut with other materials.
I'm on the block, just like a po', fuckin' a bandit
I am staring down the barrel of poverty, resorting to criminal behavior and sexual encounters with desperate people.
I'm on the block, I got them Rolls, I got them Benjis
Despite being in the middle of troubled times, I still have access to luxury vehicles and hundred-dollar bills.
We gotta go, we gotta go, hop in the Ghost
It's time to leave this place and move on to the next, let's get into the Rolls-Royce Ghost.
Then I go ghost
I vanish, disappear.
Bag in it right now
I have a bag full of cash on me at this very moment.
Back to the future
Taking the concept of the film and twisting it to mean that I am using technology to get rich.
Did it all off computers, hey
I became rich and successful using computers and technology, rather than through more traditional methods.
Bill Gates, aye
A reference to the founder of Microsoft and one of the richest people in the world, emphasizing my current wealth.
All my bills paid, hey
I have enough money to pay all of my bills and live comfortably without financial stress.
For real
No lies are being told, everything I say is true.
Got that good gas, for real
I have high quality marijuana for sale.
Put you on your ass, for real
If you smoke my marijuana, you will become so intoxicated that you will collapse or fall over.
Yeah, flex for real
I am very proud of my material possessions and luxurious lifestyle, and I like to show them off or 'flex' on others.
And they mad for real
Others are jealous or angry with me due to my success and wealthy status.
I got cash, for real
I have a significant amount of money readily available to me.
Hunnid dollar bills
One hundred dollar bills, emphasizing the amount of money I have.
Yeah, these all blue bills
All of the one hundred dollar bills I have are blue, referencing the US currency.
Yeah, motherfuck how you feel
I don't care about anyone's opinion or feelings regarding my success or lifestyle.
I'm at Dr. Phil, fresh to death with my whip
I am outside of Dr. Phil's studio, looking fashionable and driving a nice car.
She just got called to get killed
A woman I know was just contacted about her upcoming death or a revenge killing.
And she say I'm skilled
Despite the fact that someone close to her is about to be killed, this woman still compliments me on my abilities, likely in reference to something sexual.
And she come through Lyft
She arrives in a ride-sharing vehicle service called 'Lyft'.
You can talk to my dawgs
You can speak with my associates, who are also criminals or street toughs and may not be friendly or willing to chat.
I got bitches wanna see Pi'erre right now
There are multiple women who are eager to see producer Pi'erre Bourne at this very moment.
I got bitches wanna see Carti right now
There are multiple women who are eager to see Playboi Carti at this very moment.
All these diamonds in my teeth, I had to smile
I have an excess of jewelry and wearing it causes me to smile or show off my wealth.
Told that bitch to get down right now
I demanded that a woman get on the ground immediately.
Touch your toes, bend it over right now
I demanded that a woman bend over immediately and touch her toes, likely for sexual purposes.
All this money, all this guap, it's in the pad
All of my wealth, in the form of cash or other assets, is stored in my residence or 'pad'.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jordan Carter, Jordan Timothy Jenks
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