Playboi Carti (born Jordan Terrell Carter) is an Atlanta, Georgia-based rapper and songwriter. He rose to prominence in the mid-2010s as a result of his work on the social media site SoundCloud, and he released his debut mixtape, “Playboi Carti,” in 2017.
Playboi Carti was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on September 13, 1996. In Sandy Springs, Georgia, he attended North Springs Charter High School. Before rapping, Carti aspired to be an NBA great in order to make a name for himself. He was a member of the high school squad before leaving due to a disagreement with his head coach. Playboi Carti frequently missed school lessons to focus on his music or go to his job at H&M. He abandoned his job after high school to focus on music.
Playboi Carti first released music in 2011, although much of his early work has since been removed from the internet. Carti relocated to New York after deciding to pursue music full-time. He met a member of the hip-hop collective ASAP while sleeping at his drug dealer’s flat. ASAP Rocky began coaching Playboi Carti in 2015, during a gig in Texas. He then gained popularity with his tunes “Broke Boi” and “Fetti,” which he released on Soundcloud.
Carti was collaborating with musicians from Atlanta’s underground rap movement at the time, including Yung Bans, Lil Yachty, and Ethereal. He also joined ASAP Ferg and Lil Uzi Vert on tour. Playboi Carti secured a significant record deal with Interscope Records towards the end of 2018.
Career
Carti released his debut mixtape in April of 2017 after signing with Interscope. Several music media, including Pitchfork, Spin, XXL, and PopMatters, covered the release. The mixtape peaked at number 12 on the Billboard 200, thanks to the popular songs “Magnolia” and “Woke Up Like This.” Playboi Carti went on tour with Gucci Mane and Dreezy in promotion of the mixtape.
Carti released his debut studio album “Die Lit” in May of 2018. The album reached at number three on the US Billboard 200 and was certified gold by the RIAA a few months later. Nicki Minaj, Chief Keef, Young Thug, and Lil Uzi Vert all appeared on the album. Playboi Carti stated towards the end of the year that he was working on his sophomore album.
Some of Carti’s new tracks were leaked into the internet and amassed tens of millions of streams over the following two years. With his song “@Meh,” he officially released his first new tune since 2018 in April 2020. On the Billboard Hot 100, the song peaked at number 35. The following month, he was featured on Drake’s single “Pain 1993,” which debuted at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Playboi Carti’s first top-ten hit.
Carti’s 24-track album “Whole Lotta Red” arrived at number one on the US Billboard 200 in December 2020. Future, Kanye West, and Kid Cudi all made appearances on the album.
Personal Life
Terrell Carter’s personal life and romances have also garnered interest. He has been associated with a number of high-profile celebrities, including Blac Chyna and Iggy Azalea. Carter has reportedly had legal problems in the past, including allegations of drug possession and violence.
Controversies
Carti was detained on domestic assault allegations in 2017 following a fight with his partner outside of Los Angeles International Airport, but the charges were eventually dismissed. Playboi Carti was fined £800 in 2018 after assaulting a driver during a tour in Gretna, Scotland. Carti was arrested in Georgia in 2020 on drug and weapons allegations but freed on bail the same day.
Net Worth
Playboi Carti is a $9 million-dollar-rich American rapper. He is well-known for his muttered lyrics and unconventional approach. Carti found widespread popularity after signing with Interscope Records after amassing a cult following early in his career. “Die Lit,” his debut studio album, debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200 and was certified gold by the RIAA. Playboi Carti was dubbed one of the hip-highest-paid hop stars in 2017, reportedly making more than $8 million in a year.
Facts
| Net Worth: | $9 Million |
| Date of Birth: | Sep 13, 1996 (26 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Gender: | Male |
| Profession: | Rapper |
