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."
Sneak Dissin
Playboi Carti Lyrics
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(Plug!)
I know these niggas watchin′
I know these (plottin')
I know these niggas watchin′
I know these niggas plottin'
I know these niggas plottin', uh (for what?)
Sneak dissin′, sneak dissin′
Have your bitch missin' (have your bitch missin′)
In the kitchen water whippin'
Boy, we been gettin′ it (water whippin', yeah)
I know these niggas watchin′
Know these niggas watchin', plottin'
I know these niggas plottin′
Know these niggas plottin′
Tryna call 12 on us, you a bitch (you a bitch)
I know you heard trap house be the shit, uh (plug, be the shit)
30 bitches, dirty kitchen, we the shit, uh (we the shit, 30)
100 bands, 100 bands a outfit, uh (a outfit, uh)
Yeah, yeah (yeah, yeah)
Fuck what they talkin' ′bout, yeah, yeah (count up, count up)
Fuck what they talkin' ′bout, yeah, yeah, yeah (count up, count up)
Fuck what they talkin' ′bout, yeah, yeah, uh (count up, count up)
Fuck what they talkin' 'bout, yeah, yeah (yeah, yeah)
In Playboi Carti's song "Sneak Dissin," the lyrics revolve around the theme of betrayal and distrust. The opening lines "I know these niggas watchin', I know these niggas plottin'" suggest that Carti is aware of potential threats and is cautious of someone plotting against him. The repetition of "sneak dissin'" emphasizes the idea of indirect insults and hidden motives, as someone could be pretending to be a friend while secretly disliking him.
Carti then switches to a verse about illegal activities, particularly drug dealing. The lines "In the kitchen water whippin', boy, we been gettin' it" indicate that he is involved in cooking crack cocaine, a process known as "whipping." He then emphasizes the success and wealth he's achieved from his illegal activities, boasting about "100 bands a outfit."
The ending lines "Fuck what they talkin' 'bout" show Carti's attitude towards his critics or those who might be gossiping about him. He doesn't care about what others say or think and is focused solely on his own success.
Overall, the song portrays a sense of paranoia and caution towards those around him, while still displaying the lavish and materialistic lifestyle that comes with success from illegal activities.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Acknowledging something or someone.
(Plug!)
Addressing or shouting out a plug, a source of drugs or other illegal items.
I know these niggas watchin', I know these niggas plottin'
Being aware that enemies or rivals are keeping a close eye and possibly scheming or planning something.
Sneak dissin', sneak dissin', have your bitch missin'
Talking behind someone's back or indirectly insulting them, which may cause their significant other to leave them.
In the kitchen water whippin', boy, we been gettin' it
Cooking crack cocaine or other drugs in the kitchen and making good money from it.
Tryna call 12 on us, you a bitch
Trying to involve the police or authorities in illegal activities is weak and cowardly.
I know you heard trap house be the shit, uh
You must have heard that the trap house, a place where drugs are sold, is where it's at.
30 bitches, dirty kitchen, we the shit, uh
Having many women around and not caring about the cleanliness of the place where drugs are made or sold, because they are successful and dominating the game.
100 bands, 100 bands a outfit, uh
Spending a lot of money to let people know you are successful, fashionable and have a great income.
Fuck what they talkin' 'bout, yeah, yeah (count up, count up)
Disregarding people's opinions, criticisms or rumors, and focusing on making money.
Fuck what they talkin' 'bout, yeah, yeah, yeah (count up, count up)
Ignoring haters, doubters or fake friends, and keeping your eyes on the prize.
Fuck what they talkin' 'bout, yeah, yeah, uh (count up, count up)
Disregarding negative comments or opinions, and continuing to focus on making more money.
Contributed by Skyler W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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