Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Playboi Carti

How Playboi Carti built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Playboi Carti, born Jordan Terrell Carter, is an American rapper who gained prominence in the mid-2010s. He initially signed with Awful Records before joining ASAP Mob's AWGE label in partnership with Interscope Records. His self-titled debut mixtape in 2017 catapulted him to mainstream success, reaching number 12 on the Billboard 200. The mixtape featured popular singles like "Magnolia" and "Wokeuplikethis,", both of which charted on the Billboard Hot 100, solidifying his position in the hip-hop scene.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2011: Musical Career Start

In 2011, Playboi Carti began his music career under the name Sir Cartier, uploading tracks to SoundCloud.

2013: Rebranding to Playboi Carti

By 2013, Jordan Carter rebranded himself as Playboi Carti and started sharing his music on platforms like Newgrounds.

2014: Joining Awful Records

In 2014, Playboi Carti met Ethereal and joined the Awful Records roster, crediting Ethereal with helping him develop his sound.

2015: Rising Popularity with Singles

In 2015, Playboi Carti gained attention with the release of his singles "Broke Boi" and "Fetti" on SoundCloud and collaborated with various artists in Atlanta's underground rap scene.

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2016: Signing to ASAP Mob's AWGE

In 2016, Playboi Carti officially signed with ASAP Mob's AWGE imprint, aligning himself with a prominent hip-hop collective.

April 2017: Release of Debut Mixtape

In April 2017, Playboi Carti released his self-titled debut mixtape, receiving attention from major music publications and achieving significant chart success.

2017: Debut Mixtape Release

In 2017, Playboi Carti released his self-titled debut mixtape, which peaked at number 12 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and featured the hit singles "Magnolia" and "Wokeuplikethis".

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May 2018: Release of 'Die Lit' Album

In May 2018, Playboi Carti released his debut studio album Die Lit, which debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200.

August 2018: Announcement of 'Whole Lotta Red'

In August 2018, Playboi Carti announced his second studio album, Whole Lotta Red, which was slated for release two years later.

2018: Release of 'Die Lit'

In 2018, Playboi Carti released his debut studio album, Die Lit, which achieved commercial success, peaking at number three on the Billboard 200.

2019: Founding of Opium Record Label

In 2019, Playboi Carti established Opium, his own record label and rap collective, signing artists like Ken Carson and Destroy Lonely.

2019: Playboi Carti founded Opium record label

In 2019, Playboi Carti founded Opium, an American record label and rap collective based in Atlanta, Georgia. The label includes rappers Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely, and the duo Homixide Gang. It is also affiliated with producers KP Beatz, F1lthy, and Art Dealer, who worked on Playboi Carti's "Whole Lotta Red" album.

April 2020: Release of "@ Meh"

In April 2020, Playboi Carti released the single "@ Meh", marking his return to releasing original music.

November 2020: 'Whole Lotta Red' Completion

In November 2020, Playboi Carti announced that Whole Lotta Red was finished and submitted to his label. He was also featured on Lil Yachty's deluxe album Lil Boat 3.5 on the track "Flex Up", alongside Future.

December 21, 2020: 'Whole Lotta Red' Release Confirmation

On December 21, 2020, Playboi Carti confirmed the release of his album Whole Lotta Red on Christmas Day.

December 25, 2020: 'Whole Lotta Red' Album Release

On December 25, 2020, Playboi Carti released his album Whole Lotta Red, which debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200.

2020: 'Whole Lotta Red' Sound Experimentation

In 2020, Playboi Carti released Whole Lotta Red, which showcased his experimentation with sound by incorporating punk and metal influences into his hip-hop style.

2020: Release of 'Whole Lotta Red'

In 2020, Playboi Carti released his second studio album, Whole Lotta Red, which debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 and was met with positive reviews.

June 2021: Featured on Tracks

In June 2021, Playboi Carti was featured on tracks by Pi'erre Bourne and Lil 1 Dte, expanding his collaborative work.

December 25, 2022: Return to Twitter

On December 25, 2022, Playboi Carti returned to Twitter after a year-long absence, hinting at new music.

March 2023: Performance of 'Rockstar' at Rolling Loud

In March 2023, Playboi Carti performed the unreleased track "Rockstar" at Rolling Loud California, teasing his upcoming album.

May 2023: Return to Instagram and Weeknd Collaboration

In May 2023, Playboi Carti returned to Instagram after his December 2022 arrest and teased a collaboration with The Weeknd.

June 2, 2023: Release of "Popular" Collaboration

On June 2, 2023, The Weeknd released the collaboration "Popular", featuring Playboi Carti and Madonna.

July 7, 2023: Performance of "Pop Out" at Wireless Festival

On July 7, 2023, Playboi Carti performed a new song called "Pop Out" at Wireless Festival.

July 28, 2023: Appearance on Travis Scott's 'Utopia'

On July 28, 2023, Playboi Carti appeared on Travis Scott's album Utopia on the track "Fein".

December 2023: Album Release Hint

In December 2023, Playboi Carti hinted at an album release in January 2024, generating excitement among fans.

January 1, 2024: Release of 'Backr00ms'

On January 1, 2024, Playboi Carti released the song "Backr00ms" featuring Travis Scott.

February 4, 2024: Guest Appearance at Grammy Awards

On February 4, 2024, Playboi Carti made a guest appearance during Travis Scott's performance at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.

March 2024: Collaborations with Future, Metro Boomin, and Camila Cabello

In March 2024, Playboi Carti collaborated with Future and Metro Boomin on "Type Shit", and with Camila Cabello on "I Luv It".

September 13, 2024: Release of "All Red"

On September 13, 2024, Playboi Carti released "All Red", his first solo streaming release since 2020, and teased his third studio album.

October 2024: Collaboration with The Weeknd

In October 2024, Playboi Carti and the Weeknd collaborated on the song "Timeless".

December 15, 2024: Rolling Loud Performance

On December 15, 2024, Playboi Carti performed at Rolling Loud in Miami, where he played five new songs from the upcoming album Music.

2024: Chart-Topping Single "Carnival"

In 2024, Playboi Carti was featured on ¥$'s single, "Carnival," which became his first song to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100.

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March 14, 2025: Release of 'Music' Album

On March 14, 2025, Playboi Carti released his third studio album, Music (also known as I Am Music), to streaming services after promotion and confirmation of the release.

2025: Release of 'Music'

In 2025, Playboi Carti's third studio album, Music, was released to positive reviews and became his second consecutive number-one album on the Billboard 200.