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."
Uh Uh
Playboi Carti Lyrics
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GBE, baby
Bang
Bang-bang, bang
Bang
Beep, beep (beep)
Beep (beep)
Beep
Huh (what?)
Poppin' a pill still (huh, still, yeah)
Shawty on the block with me wearin' Chanel (bang)
Too much dope in here, I can't smell, smell (too much dope)
Too many guns in here, I can't tattletale (tattletale, tattletale)
Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh (I can't tattletale)
Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-uh (tattletale)
Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh (tattletale)
Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-uh (what? Hold up, what? What?)
Uh-uh (what?)
Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-uh (skrrt-skrrt)
(La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la)
Uh-uh (skrrt, hold up)
Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-uh (what? Hol' up)
Heat in my hand, no oven mitt
Take your block and tumble it (tumble it)
Bitch, give me that cookie, I'm crumblin' (crumblin')
Uh-uh, you was lovin' that ho (lovin' that ho)
The way that go I never ever know
Rollin' up Ps 'cause I'm cappin' that O
Get sparked from the heat, that was definite though
You can try to run but you catchin' them though
Wanna fuck in these mouth like I'm M&Ms though
It's a hit-and-run, hit the ambulance, ho
Ice in my cup, December 24
Smoke get me higher than the airfield though
Mama told me, "Never ever fear though"
.45 bigger than a elephant though
Go to court smellin' like I sell elbows
Ha-ha, you was poppin' that shit (poppin' that shit)
Let the window down, start poppin' them sticks
Ha-ha, you was not with that shit (not with that shit)
You don't even know what come with that shit (with that shit, hey)
You better run, run, run up the blue bummers (bummers)
The bitch with me all in my arms, yeah (my arms, yeah)
After that I sent her home and I don't care (what?)
We want all the smoke, we got mob fare (mob fare)
Poppin' a pill still (huh, still, yeah)
Shawty on the block with me wearin' Chanel (bang)
Too much dope in here, I can't smell, smell (too much dope)
Too many guns in here, I can't tattletale (tattletale, tattletale)
Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh (I can't tattletale)
Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-uh (tattletale)
Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh (tattletale)
Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-uh (what? Hold up, what? What?)
Uh-uh (what?)
Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-uh (skrrt-skrrt)
(La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la)
Uh-uh (skrrt, hold up)
Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-uh-uh (what? Hol' up)
In Playboi Carti's song "Uh Uh," he talks about his extravagant lifestyle filled with drugs, guns, and women. He mentions popping pills and being accompanied by a woman wearing Chanel on the block with him. In the song, he boasts about having too much dope and guns, indicating his power and status in the streets. The repetition of "uh-uh" throughout the song functions as an ad-lib, as well as emphasizing the effect of his lifestyle on him.
In the next verse, Carti talks about the heat in his hand, indicating his possession of a weapon. He boasts about his control over those around him, demanding a cookie from a woman and suggesting that he is capable of intimidating those around him. The line "we want all the smoke, we got mob fare" suggests that Carti and his crew are prepared for any kind of altercation and are willing to confront anyone who opposes them.
Overall, the song "Uh Uh" portrays Carti as a powerful and domineering figure in the streets, boasting about his control over those around him and his lavish lifestyle filled with drugs and guns.
Line by Line Meaning
Poppin' a pill, still
I am taking drugs despite potential negative consequences and risks.
Shawty on the block with me, wearing Chanel
I have a woman with me who is dressed in luxury clothing, implying that I have wealth and status.
Too much dope in here, I can smash, smash
There are a lot of drugs present and available to use, suggesting that I am addicted to drugs and have a lack of self control.
Too many guns in here, I can tell a tale
There are a lot of firearms present in this environment, implying potential violence or danger.
Uh-uh, uh-uh-uh (tell a tale)
I am acknowledging the presence of danger or violence and that stories could be told about it.
Heat in my hand, no oven mitt
I am holding a firearm, and the 'heat' refers to the gun being loaded and ready to use.
Take a block and tumble it
I am taking illegal drugs and potentially selling them on the street.
Bitch, give me that cookie, I'm crumblin'
I am demanding drugs from someone, potentially by force or intimidation.
Uh-uh, you lovin' that ho
Someone is showing affection or interest in a woman that I am involved with, potentially causing conflict or jealousy.
The way that go, I never know
I am unsure of how situations will play out and am living recklessly without considering consequences.
Rollin' up Ps, cappin' that O
I am smoking marijuana and possibly selling other drugs, with 'Ps' referring to 'pre-rolled' joints and 'O' referring to oxycontin pills.
Get sparked from the heat, that was definite, though
I am getting high from smoking marijuana and feeling its effects for sure.
You can try to run, but you catchin' them, though
I am giving a warning to potential enemies, implying that they will not be able to escape consequences or retribution.
Wanna fuck on these mouth like I'm Eminem, though
I am comparing myself to rapper Eminem's explicit lyrics and suggesting that I engage in sexual acts without inhibition or regard for consequences.
It's a hit-and-run, hit the ambulance, hoe
I am engaging in violent or criminal behavior, potentially involving vehicular assault and leaving the scene of a crime.
Ice in my cup, September 24
I am drinking a beverage mixed with ice and referencing a date, potentially representing significant personal events or memories associated with that day.
Smooth get me higher than the airfield though
I am getting high from taking drugs, and the reference to an airfield implies a powerful, exhilarating feeling.
Mama told me, 'Never ever fear,' though
I am repeating advice from my mother, potentially indicating that I am aware of the risks and dangers associated with my lifestyle.
.45 bigger than a elephant, though
I am carrying a large and powerful firearm, potentially for intimidation or protection.
Go to court, smellin' like I sell elbows
I am appearing in court and giving off the impression that I am involved in illegal activity, specifically drug dealing.
Ha-ha, you was poppin' that shit
I am laughing at someone else for talking tough or acting like they have no fear, implying that I am confident and intimidating.
Now the window down, start poppin' them sticks
I am shooting at someone from a car, possibly in retaliation or as an act of violence.
You don't even know what come with that shit
I am criticizing someone for not understanding the consequences or risks of their actions, implying that I have experience with violence or criminal behavior.
You better run, run, run, up the blue Belmonts
I am warning someone to run away from me, specifically toward Belmont Avenue (a street in Atlanta known for gang activity), suggesting that I am part of a violent or criminal group.
Bitch with me, all in my arms, yeah
I have a woman with me, potentially as a symbol of status or power.
After that I sent her home, and I zonked (zonked yeah)
I had sex with the woman and then got high, potentially as a way to cope with emotions or to self-medicate.
We want all the smoke, we got mob fare
I am part of a group that is prepared for any conflict or challenge that may come our way, implying that we have power and resources.
Uh-uh, uh-uh-uh (tell a tale)
I am repeating the refrain from earlier, acknowledging that there is danger or violence present and stories could be told about it.
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Written by: Jordan Carter, Jordan Jenks, Keith Cozart
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@jv-sm5go
who knew carti repeating "uh" would be such a banger
@fuckno.
keep those likes at 69 😎
@nonamesinenomine
Keef actually did this years ago ... un un - chief keef
@playboiballin9770
His fans 😂
@imhonestlydatnigga2297
Uzi and carti both made bangers by repeating “uh”
@richgettinricher2814
K2 I’m not surprised uhuhuhuhuh
@themerryweathers434
Carti brings out the carti in everyone
@estrellagomez2950
The Merryweathers well said
@silas5889
Goof... Carti got his swag from keef 🤧🤧🤧
@Freddysnipes231
Silas Christakos-Gee but carti obviously wear it and sound better