Playboi Carti

Playboi Carti, a prominent figure in modern hip-hop, is recognized for his distinctive vocal style and significant contributions to the rage microgenre. After releasing his self-titled debut mixtape in 2017, which peaked at number 12 on the Billboard 200 and featured successful singles ‘Magnolia’ and ‘Wokeuplikethis,’ Playboi Carti cemented his presence as a distinctive voice in modern hip-hop. Previously, Carti had begun sharing music under his moniker on Newgrounds in 2013 before signing with Awful Records in 2014. He gained early traction with singles like ‘Broke Boi’ and ‘Fetti’ in 2015.

A pivotal career step came in 2016 when he officially signed to ASAP Rocky’s AWGE imprint, a joint venture with Interscope Records, leading to features on ASAP Mob’s ‘Telephone Calls’ and ‘London Town’ that same year. His breakthrough was further recognized when he was featured on XXL’s annual ‘Top 10 Freshman List’ in 2017. Playboi Carti expanded his discography with his debut studio album, ‘Die Lit,’ released in 2018. Demonstrating his entrepreneurial acumen, he launched his own record label and rap collective, Opium, in 2019, quickly signing artists including Ken Carson and Destroy Lonely.

In 2024, Playboi Carti achieved a major career milestone with his feature on Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign’s ‘Carnival,’ which became his first number-one single on the Billboard Hot 100. Building on this momentum, his third studio album, ‘Music,’ was released in 2025, marking his second consecutive number-one album on the Billboard 200. Carti continues to headline tours and release new music, solidifying his status as an innovative and highly marketable artist shaping the trajectory of contemporary hip-hop with his distinctive vocal style and aesthetic.