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."
flex up
Playboi Carti Lyrics
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Flex up, stretch out, big bands, whoa, whoa (you dig?)
Flex up, stretch out, big bands, whoa, whoa (woo)
Flex up, stretch out, big bands, whoa, whoa, whoa (yeah)
Flex up, stretch out, big bands, whoa, whoa, whoa (flex)
Flex up, stretch out, big bands, whoa, whoa, whoa
Bet you won't get no murders out me (homicide, homicide, yeah)
Flex up, racks up (homicide), flex up (what?), Racks up (yeah)
Flex up (flex up), racks up (racks up), flex up (flex up), racks up (you dig?)
Sticks up, sticks up (what?), Sticks up, sticks up (yeah)
Pick up the K, yeah (what?), I pick up the Drac', yeah (slatt)
Spray at your bitch (bitch, bitch), she gave me face, yeah (Carti)
I sprayed at the opp, yeah, he got shot in his face (yeah)
I'm on that Codeine (yeah), I'm fallin' in love with Codeine
I really be sippin' the lean (yeah), I'm never sippin' the green (yeah)
I'm doin' them drugs, mean, I'm doin' them drugs, mean
That white ho love me, that white bitch love me, hold on
Flex up, stretch out, big bands, whoa, whoa (get it)
Flex up, stretch out, big bands, whoa, whoa, whoa (you dig?)
Six speeds, Bentleys, APs, that shit light
Two-piece, FNs, red dots, chop your height
His bitch posted us on her story, now he tight
My bitch, she know better, she do that and she might die
I was buyin' Birkins at eighteen (yeah, yeah)
That's why she don't mind the B's, fuck you mean? (Woo)
My Spur fatal, rock 'em, cradle (grrt)
I don't hang with brokes, I don't take advice (boom)
Niggas snitchin', meet in person, feds tapped bro device
Spent a quarter like a hoarder, ball like Jerry Rice
Flex up, stretch out, big bands, whoa, whoa
Flex up, stretch out, big bands, whoa, whoa
Bet you won't get no murders out me
Go tell the cops (yeah), I bet you won't get no murders out me
Bet you won't get no murders out me (ooh, yeah)
Go tell the cops (yeah), I bet you won't get no murders out me (go)
Flip flop, drop-top, swap out, four-door Rolls
Pill poppers, head doctor, she swallow it up, whoa, whoa, whoa
Big as a Bronco, big-ass chopper, rings lightin' up, whoa, whoa, whoa
Hella boppers suck me proper, like to gobble, whoa, whoa, whoa
Richard Mille aquia, I'm flippin' that tilapia
Turn the temperature way up, they can't get in the way of us
Private invitational, but everyone is safe to come
Gotta make my haters mad, give 'em somethin' to talk about
Take a bitch from south of France, push her back to Waffle House
Murder on the case, I had to spazz, fuck her doggystyle
I don't know how to be a normal nigga, one thing I forgot
I got blood then on the floor, but now I ball like basketball (burr)
Flex up, stretch out, big bands, whoa, whoa (Lambo')
Flex up, stretch out, big bands, whoa, whoa, whoa
Flex up, stretch out, big bands, whoa, whoa
Flex up, stretch out, big bands, whoa, whoa, whoa (tell the cops)
(I bet you-) Flex up, stretch out, big bands, whoa, whoa, whoa
(I bet you-) Flex up, stretch out, big bands, whoa, whoa, whoa
Bet you won't get no murders out me
(Big bands), whoa, whoa, whoa
The song "Flex Up" is a collaboration between Playboi Carti and Future, and it is a perfect fusion of their respective styles. The lyrics of the song depict themes such as materialism and drug use, which have become synonymous with the modern trap music scene. The chorus "Flex up, stretch out, big bands, whoa, whoa" is a repetition of these materialistic themes, which are the central motifs in the song. The flexing refers to the act of flaunting one's wealth, while the big bands refer to roll rolls of cash.
The second half of the song is the verse where the lyrics become more aggressive, and the artists talk about committing murder. However, this is juxtaposed against the earlier themes of flexing, drugs, and wealth. The line "Bet you won't get no murders out of me" could be interpreted to mean "I will do whatever it takes to protect my lifestyle, even if that means committing murder." Overall, the song is a perfect example of the materialistic and gritty style of the trap genre.
Line by Line Meaning
Flex up, stretch out, big bands, whoa, whoa (big Lambo')
Let's show off our wealth and success by being flashy and extravagant with our actions and possessions.
Flex up, stretch out, big bands, whoa, whoa (you dig?)
We are living life to the fullest and enjoying our riches with no apologies. Do you understand?
Bet you won't get no murders out me (homicide, homicide, yeah)
I am not involved in any criminal activity or violence, so you won't catch me admitting to any wrongdoing.
Flex up (flex up), racks up (racks up), flex up (flex up), racks up (you dig?)
We are continuously building our wealth and success, and we won't stop until we have everything we desire.
Sticks up, sticks up (what?), Sticks up, sticks up (yeah)
We are ready for any threats or challenges that come our way, and we are armed and prepared to defend ourselves.
I'm on that Codeine (yeah), I'm fallin' in love with Codeine
I am addicted to drugs, specifically Codeine, and I can't seem to stop using it despite the negative consequences.
Flex up, stretch out, big bands, whoa, whoa (get it)
We are flaunting our wealth and success, and we are not ashamed to show it off to others as a sign of our accomplishments.
I don't hang with brokes, I don't take advice (boom)
I don't associate myself with people who are not successful or wealthy like me, and I don't take advice or criticism from them either.
Bet you won't get no murders out me (ooh, yeah)
I am confident that there is no evidence or witness to connect me to any criminal activity or violence, so I won't be caught or prosecuted.
Big as a Bronco, big-ass chopper, rings lightin' up, whoa, whoa, whoa
We have powerful and expensive weapons and accessories that showcase our wealth and success, and we are not afraid to use them if necessary.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Miles Parks McCollum, Jacob Canady, Kedrick Cannady, Nayvadius Wilburn, Joshua Luellen, Jordan Carter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gotthepain8428
Carti really has the exaggerated swagger of a black teen
@pingeee
Yeah 😍
@trapstar8532
📠
@iloheim
faxx
@kingcash48
See you get it
@davidam9397
like miles
@lawsontaylor1970
Carti been starving his fans all year and then he waits till thanksgiving to feed them
@Bear-vf3yw
He didn’t even drop wlr yet
@Bear-vf3yw
He said it’s ready and finished he just has to drop it
@iiboxediii
@@Bear-vf3yw he’s about to drop it