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."
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Playboi Carti Lyrics
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This is not pop, this some rock (aye)
This is not pop, this some rock (aye)
This is not pop, this some rock (aye)
Came in that bitch with a Glock (yeah)
Came in that bitch with a Glock (yeah)
Came in that bitch with the Glock (yeah)
Came in that bitch with the mob (yeah)
This is not pop, this some rock (yeah)
This is not pop, this some rock (yeah)
This is not pop, this some rock (yeah)
Came in that bitch with a Glock (ouh)
Came in that bitch with a Glock (yeah)
Came in that bitch with the Glock (yeah)
Came in that bitch with the mob (yeah)
Came in that bitch with the Glock (yeah)
Came in that bitch with the mob (yeah)
I pour that lean on the rocks
I put the crack in her jaw
Ooh, who that lil boy on the block
Up in the trap in the spot
I'mma go cook in a pot
I might go spit in a pot
All of these bitches, they want to fuck Carti, 'cause Carti he got a lil guap
Fuck the lil bitch in my loft
Little bitch lost in my lot
Count up 300, I'm boss
I spent the guap on my watch
Bitch I'mma boss, call the shots
Hop in the trench, change the tracks
Rock this shit out no guitar
Hop in the plane on lil boy
Lil bitch you fuckin' a star
Lil bitch can't hop in the car
Lil bitch can't be my lil broad
Fuck that lil bitch, fuck that lil bitch
Fuck that lil bitch with my with my boy
Rockin' that Gucci decor
This is not pop, this some rock (aye)
This is not pop, this some rock (aye)
This is not pop, this some rock (aye)
This is not pop, this some rock (aye)
Came in that bitch with a Glock (yeah)
Came in that bitch with a Glock (yeah)
Came in that bitch with the Glock (yeah)
Came in that bitch with the mob (yeah)
This is not pop, this some rock (yeah)
This is not pop, this some rock (yeah)
This is not pop, this some rock (yeah)
This is not pop, this some rock (yeah)
Came in that bitch with a Glock (yeah)
Came in that bitch with a Glock (yeah)
Came in that bitch with the Glock (yeah)
Came in that bitch with the mob (yeah)
Came in that bitch with the Glock, with the mob
All of my niggas they shoot out the top
Came in that bitch, I came with a 9
2900, my niggas they fire
All of my bitches they lookin' too fine
All of these bitches they came in they mind
All of my niggas, they shoot and they fire
If you not right then a nigga get fired
She can come kick, just for the night
I'mma go fuck, just for the night
Gucci my kit, came with the spike
Shootin' that shit, feelin' like Spike
Fendi my clothes, Fendi my hoe, Fendi my clothes, Fendi my hoe
Walk in that bitch, feelin' like Dro
Walk in that bitch, I just want more
Switch it up
I fuck that bitch, right 'fore the show, right 'fore the show
Switch it up
I pour a 4, right 'fore the show, right 'fore the show
Switch it up
I fuck that bitch, I fuck that bitch, pass to my bro
Switch it up
Countin' up, countin' up, run it up, run it up
Switch it up
This is not pop, this some rock (aye)
This is not pop, this some rock (aye)
This is not pop, this some rock (aye)
This is not pop, this some rock (aye)
Came in that bitch with a Glock (yeah)
Came in that bitch with a Glock (yeah)
Came in that bitch with the Glock (yeah)
Came in that bitch with the mob (yeah)
This is not pop, this some rock (yeah)
This is not pop, this some rock (yeah)
This is not pop, this some rock (yeah)
This is not pop, this some rock (yeah)
Came in that bitch with a Glock (yeah)
Came in that bitch with a Glock (yeah)
Came in that bitch with the Glock (yeah)
Came in that bitch with the mob (yeah)
This is not pop, this some rock
I put that lean on the rocks
This is not pop, this some rock
I put that lean on the rocks
I put that lean on the rocks
I put that lean on the rocks
I put that lean
The lyrics to the song Half & Half by Playboi Carti are simple yet hard-hitting. The song begins with the repeated line "This is not pop, this some rock," which signals the listener that this is not a song to casually listen to. The repeated line is powerful and commands the listener's attention. The line emphasizes the difference between pop and rock music, highlighting the fact that this song is not to be categorized as pop.
Throughout the rest of the song, Carti tells stories of his lavish lifestyle and the people and objects that surround him. Additionally, he emphasizes his power and control by referencing guns and drugs. These themes are common in hip-hop, but in this song, Carti imbues them with a sense of urgency and tension. The use of a repetitive beat and a sparse instrumental makes the song feel raw and intense.
Overall, the lyrics to Half & Half are simple but effective. The song is a perfect example of how a skilled rapper can use repetition and a sense of urgency to create a memorable and haunting track.
Line by Line Meaning
This is not pop, this some rock (aye)
This song is not pop, but rather a rock-inspired track.
Came in that bitch with a Glock (yeah)
Entered the place with a firearm.
Came in that bitch with the Glock (yeah)
Entered the place with a firearm.
Came in that bitch with the mob (yeah)
Entered the place with a group of people.
This is not pop, this some rock (yeah)
This song is not pop, but rather a rock-inspired track.
Came in that bitch with a Glock (ouh)
Entered the place with a firearm.
I pour that lean on the rocks
Mixed cough syrup with soda and drank it over ice.
I put the crack in her jaw
Gave someone crack cocaine to smoke.
Ooh, who that lil boy on the block
Who is that young man in the area?
Up in the trap in the spot
In the area where drugs are sold.
I'mma go cook in a pot
I'm going to cook drugs in a pot.
I might go spit in a pot
I might mix drugs in a pot.
All of these bitches, they want to fuck Carti, 'cause Carti he got a lil guap
A lot of women want to have sex with Carti because he has money.
Fuck the lil bitch in my loft
Had sex with a young woman in Carti's high apartment.
Little bitch lost in my lot
A young woman who is lost in Carti's parking lot.
Count up 300, I'm boss
Counted $300 and feel like a boss.
I spent the guap on my watch
I spent a lot of money on my watch.
Bitch I'mma boss, call the shots
I'm in charge and make decisions.
Hop in the trench, change the tracks
Got into a luxury vehicle and changed the course of action.
Rock this shit out no guitar
Performing aggressively without a guitar.
Hop in the plane on lil boy
Got into a plane with a young man.
Lil bitch you fuckin' a star
A young woman is having sex with someone famous (like Carti).
Lil bitch can't hop in the car
A young woman isn't allowed to be in Carti's car.
Lil bitch can't be my lil broad
A young woman can't be with me.
Fuck that lil bitch, fuck that lil bitch
I don't care about that young woman.
Rockin' that Gucci decor
Wearing Gucci clothing and accessories.
Came in that bitch with the Glock, with the mob
Entered the place with a firearm and a group of people.
All of my niggas they shoot out the top
All of my guys are ready to shoot if necessary.
Came in that bitch, I came with a 9
Entered a place with a 9mm firearm.
2900, my niggas they fire
I have 2900 guys who are ready for anything.
All of my bitches they lookin' too fine
All of the women I'm with are very attractive.
All of these bitches they came in they mind
All of these women are thinking about me.
All of my niggas, they shoot and they fire
All of my guys are ready to shoot if necessary.
If you not right then a nigga get fired
If you're not trustworthy or reliable, I won't associate with you.
She can come kick, just for the night
She can come over just for sex, but can't stay overnight.
I'mma go fuck, just for the night
I'm going to have sex tonight.
Gucci my kit, came with the spike
Wearing Gucci clothing and accessories with metal spikes on them.
Shootin' that shit, feelin' like Spike
Feeling powerful while shooting a firearm like Spike from Cowboy Bebop.
Fendi my clothes, Fendi my hoe, Fendi my clothes, Fendi my hoe
Wearing Fendi clothing and accessories, and in possession of a woman who is also wearing Fendi clothing and accessories.
Walk in that bitch, feelin' like Dro
Feeling powerful and confident while entering a place.
Walk in that bitch, I just want more
Entering a place with the desire for more success or wealth.
Switch it up
Change the way things are going.
I fuck that bitch, right 'fore the show, right 'fore the show
Had sex with a woman right before a performance or event.
I pour a 4, right 'fore the show, right 'fore the show
Drank cough syrup before a performance or event.
I fuck that bitch, I fuck that bitch, pass to my bro
Had sex with a woman and then passed her onto a friend.
Countin' up, countin' up, run it up, run it up
Counting and accumulating money quickly.
This is not pop, this some rock
This song is not pop, but rather a rock-inspired track.
I put that lean on the rocks
Mixed cough syrup with soda and drank it over ice.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cameron Devaun Murphy, Jordan Terrell Carter, Joshua Howard Luellen, Kendricke Demond Brown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@luiskhalifa6218
yeah you also you also pour lean on the rocks thats he said rock nigga
[Hook]
This is not pop, this some rock (aye)
This is not pop, this some rock (aye)
This is not pop, this some rock (aye)
This is not pop, this some rock (aye)
Came in that bitch with a Glock (yeah)
Came in that bitch with a Glock (yeah)
Came in that bitch with the Glock (yeah)
Came in that bitch with the mob (yeah)
This is not pop, this some rock (yeah)
This is not pop, this some rock (yeah)
This is not pop, this some rock (yeah)
This is not pop, this some rock (yeah)
Came in that bitch with a Glock (ouh)
Came in that bitch with a Glock (yeah)
Came in that bitch with the Glock (yeah)
Came in that bitch with the mob (yeah)
@t.bone26
This beat is legendary
@zurx8806
Tyrone Smith your profile picture looks like the thumbnail
@northmac
@@zurx8806 your profile picture looks like the thumbnail
@zurx8806
Yeah, Aight shut the fuck up were not talking about me
@nothonest604
@@zurx8806 Solid color profile pics unite
@baddiesmusuicandaesthtic7035
Came with that bih with a glock
@ultravenomous6143
The world most fucking underrated song i ever heard.
@ghost-dr1tz
Came in that bih wit a glock
@mars0
@@ghost-dr1tz glockyyyyy
@falo4043
"Underrated" a song from one of the most popular trappers in the world, in one of the most popular albums of 2017 and everyone that listened talk about how the beat is great and the song is catchy. Y'all dk what is underrated.