Playboi Carti facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Playboi Carti
Playboi Carti in 2024
Born	Jordan Terrell Carter September 13, 1995 or 1996 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Other names	Sir Cartier Cash Carti Carti
Occupation	Rapper singer songwriter
Years active	2011–present
Partner(s)	Iggy Azalea (2018–2019)
Children	2
Awards	Full list
Musical career
Genres	Hip-hop trap SoundCloud rap cloud rap rage punk rap
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Jordan Terrell Carter (born September 13, 1995 or 1996), known as Playboi Carti, is an American rapper. He is famous for his unique style in hip-hop music. Carti became well-known after signing with record labels like Awful Records and AWGE.

His first mixtape, called Playboi Carti (2017), was very popular. It reached number 12 on the U.S. Billboard charts. This mixtape included hit songs like "Magnolia" and "Wokeuplikethis" (with Lil Uzi Vert).

His first studio album, Die Lit (2018), was also a big success. It reached number three on the Billboard 200 chart. His second album, Whole Lotta Red (2020), became his first album to reach number one. It was praised by critics and listed among the best albums of that year.

In 2024, Carti was featured on the song "Carnival" by ¥$. This song became his first to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100. In March 2025, he released his third album, Music, which also hit number one.

Early Life and Education

Jordan Terrell Carter was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He was born on September 13, either in 1995 or 1996. He grew up in the nearby town of Riverdale.

When he was younger, Carter often got into trouble. He decided not to go to college after high school. He attended North Springs Charter High School in Sandy Springs.

Before becoming a rapper, Carter wanted to be an NBA basketball star. He stopped playing basketball after a disagreement with his coach. Then, he decided to focus all his time on music.

Carter often skipped high school classes to work on his music. He also had a job at H&M. Because of this, he barely graduated from high school. No one thought he would graduate, so no one came to his ceremony.

From a young age, Carter had a unique fashion sense. He often bought clothes from thrift stores. He told Vogue that people used to tease him for his fashion choices. For example, he wore colored skinny jeans.

Music Career Milestones

Early Career: 2011–2016

Carter performing in November 2016

Playboi Carti started his music journey as Sir Cartier in 2011. He first shared his songs on SoundCloud. By 2013, he changed his name to Playboi Carti. He also started sharing music on other sites like Newgrounds.

In 2014, Carti met producer Ethereal. He then joined the underground music group Awful Records in Atlanta. Carti says Ethereal helped him find his unique sound.

Carti decided to move to New York City to focus on music. There, he often met members of the famous ASAP Mob. He met ASAP Bari, who then introduced him to ASAP Rocky. This meeting was very important for Carti's career.

In 2015, Carti became widely known for his songs "Broke Boi" and "Fetti." These songs were shared on SoundCloud and became very popular. He also worked with other artists in Atlanta's rap scene.

Carti toured with ASAP Ferg and Lil Uzi Vert. This led to him signing a record deal with Interscope Records. In 2016, he officially joined ASAP Mob's AWGE label.

Rise to Fame: 2017–2020

Carter performing in August 2017

Playboi Carti released his first mixtape in April 2017. It was called Playboi Carti. Many music magazines like XXL and Pitchfork wrote about it.

The mixtape reached number 12 on the Billboard 200 chart. It had two hit songs: "Magnolia" and "Wokeuplikethis" (with Lil Uzi Vert). Carti went on tour to promote the mixtape.

In June 2017, XXL magazine named him one of the "2017 Freshman Class." This list features rising rap stars. During this time, Carti was also featured on songs by ASAP Mob and Lana Del Rey.

In May 2018, Carti released his first studio album, Die Lit. It debuted at number 3 on the U.S. Billboard 200. In August 2018, he announced his second album, Whole Lotta Red.

Work on Whole Lotta Red started in late 2018. Many songs from the album were leaked online. Despite this, Carti did not release new music for two years. He was featured on songs by other artists, like "Earfquake" by Tyler, the Creator.

In April 2020, Carti released the single "@ Meh". It reached number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100. The next month, he was on Drake's song "Pain 1993". This song was Carti's first to reach the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100.

In November 2020, Carti announced that Whole Lotta Red was finished. On December 21, 2020, he said the album would be released on Christmas Day. The 24-track album came out on December 25, 2020. It debuted at number 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200. This was Carti's first album to top the charts.

Recent Work: 2021–Present

Carter performing in July 2024

In June 2021, Playboi Carti was featured on songs by Pi'erre Bourne and Lil 1 Dte. In August, he appeared on ABRA's song "Unlock It." He also contributed to several songs on Kanye West's album Donda. These included "Off the Grid" and "Junya".

On December 25, 2022, Carti returned to Twitter after a long break. He hinted at new music coming soon. In March 2023, he performed a new song called "Rockstar" at Rolling Loud California.

A few days later, The Weeknd announced their song "Popular" with Madonna. It was released on June 2, 2023. Carti also performed a new song called "Pop Out" at Wireless Festival in July 2023. On July 28, 2023, he was featured on Travis Scott's album Utopia on the track "Fein".

In December 2023, Carti hinted at an album release in January 2024. He posted "I am music" on Instagram. He also released "Different Day" and "2024" on YouTube. He confirmed he has a daughter named Yves with the song "H00dByAir."

On January 1, 2024, he released "Backr00ms" with Travis Scott. In February 2024, Carti appeared with Travis Scott at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards. A week later, he was on Kanye West's and Ty Dolla Sign's album Vultures 1.

On September 13, 2024, Carti released "All Red". This was his first solo song released for streaming since 2020. He also teased his upcoming album with new merchandise. In October 2024, Carti and The Weeknd released another song together, "Timeless".

On March 14, 2025, Carti released his third studio album, Music. It is also known as I Am Music. The album's deluxe version, Music - Sorry 4 Da Wait, came out on March 25, 2025.

Fashion and Modeling

Carter's fashion style is a big part of his public image. He calls himself a "thrift store kid." He often likes to wear vintage clothes. GQ magazine has called Carter a "leader of a youth style." They said his style mixes the fashion of ASAP Mob, the punk-rock look of Lil Uzi Vert, and the fun style of Lil Yachty.

Carter's favorite designer brand is Balmain. His favorite designer is Raf Simons. Carti met Raf Simons at a fashion show in 2017. Carter is featured on the ASAP Mob song "Raf," which is about Raf Simons. The music video for the song shows Carti, ASAP Rocky, and Quavo wearing rare Raf Simons clothes.

In 2017, Carter told Vogue that Kanye West and ASAP Rocky inspire his fashion. Carter has also modeled many times. He has modeled for Louis Vuitton at Paris Fashion Week. He also modeled for Kanye West's Yeezy Season 5 and Drake's OVO Lookbook.

Musical Style and Influences

Carter says ASAP Rocky, Kanye West, and MF Doom are some of his main musical inspirations.

Carter gets inspiration from many artists. These include ASAP Rocky, Kanye West, Jay-Z, MF Doom, Slayer, the Sex Pistols, and Kiss. He has a "rock star" personality. He is known for his fun, strong, and melodic music style.

Almost all of Carter's raps are freestyled. This was inspired by Lil Wayne. Carter's music focuses more on the overall feeling than on complex lyrics. Critics say his rapping is often "simple and repeated." It focuses more on the flow and catchy phrases.

Briana Younger from Pitchfork said that "Carti's music is less about lyricism and more about atmosphere." She added that "whatever Carti lacks in substance he makes up in sheer audacity."

Carter's music is often called "mumble rap." This style focuses on catchy parts and great beats. His early songs had a carefree and youthful vibe. They usually avoided serious topics.

As his music grew, he started using more experimental sounds. This was especially true in his later projects. Songs like "Earfquake" and "Pissy Pamper" show his use of different vocal styles. This includes his special "baby voice." This voice uses high pitches and fast rhythms. It makes his music sound playful yet edgy.

In 2020, Carter released Whole Lotta Red. This album showed even more of his sound experiments. It mixed punk and metal influences with his hip-hop roots. This album was a big change in his music direction. It allowed him to explore more intense themes.

Voice Style

Carter is known for his unique way of singing and rapping. It is often called a "baby voice." This voice is high-pitched and sometimes unclear. He has used this style on popular songs like "Almeda" with Solange. He also used it on "Earfquake" with Tyler, the Creator.

After Whole Lotta Red came out, he also tried metal-inspired vocal sounds. For example, his rough "deep voice" was first heard on "Mr. Miyagi" with Kanye West and Future. The New York Times noted that Carti's style focuses on his performance and personality. This helps him create an exciting experience for listeners.

Personal Life

In 2017, Playboi Carti briefly dated American model Blac Chyna. In 2018, he was in a relationship with Rubi Rose. She is a model and rapper.

Later in 2018, Carti started dating Australian rapper Iggy Azalea. They met when he was on tour. In December 2018, they moved in together in Atlanta. They separated in December 2019. In 2020, Azalea gave birth to Carti's son.

Carti has two children: a son named Onyx and a daughter named Yves. As of June 2019, Carti lives and works in the Atlanta area. He moved there from Los Angeles. Carti has asthma.

Discography

Studio albums

• Die Lit (2018)
• Whole Lotta Red (2020)
• Music (2025)

Tours

Headlining Tours

• Left Right Tour (with Lil Uzi Vert) (2016)
• Playboi Carti Tour (2017)
• Die Lit Tour (2018)
• Neon Tour (2018)
• King Vamp Tour (2021)

Supporting Tours

• ASAP Rocky – Injured Generation Tour (2019)
• Wiz Khalifa – Decent Exposure Summer Tour (2019)
• The Weeknd – After Hours til Dawn Tour (2025)

Awards and Nominations

BET Hip Hop Awards

MTV Video Music Awards

Grammy Awards

iHeartRadio Music Awards

See also

In Spanish: Playboi Carti para niños