History of Playboi Carti in Timeline
Jordan Terrell Carter, widely known as Playboi Carti, is an influential American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. He has played a significant role in the evolution of trap music and its rage subgenre. Initially signed to the underground label Awful Records in 2014, Carter later joined ASAP Mob's AWGE label in partnership with Interscope Records in 2016. He achieved mainstream success with his debut mixtape in 2017, which reached number 12 on the US Billboard 200 and included hit singles like 'Magnolia' and 'Wokeuplikethis' that charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
September 13, 1995: Birth of Jordan Terrell Carter
On September 13, 1995, Jordan Terrell Carter, known professionally as Playboi Carti, was born in Atlanta, Georgia. This marks the beginning of the life of an influential figure in the trap music scene.
2011: Started Rapping as Sir Cartier
In 2011, Playboi Carti, then known as Sir Cartier, began his rapping career by uploading songs on SoundCloud, marking the beginning of his journey in the music industry.
2013: Changed Stage Name to Playboi Carti
In 2013, Playboi Carti changed his stage name from Sir Cartier to Playboi Carti, a significant rebranding in his early career.
2014: Joined Awful Records
In 2014, Playboi Carti joined Awful Records after meeting producer Ethereal, who helped him find his sound and solidified his decision to pursue music full-time.
2014: Signed with Awful Records
In 2014, Playboi Carti signed with the local underground record label Awful Records. This move marked the start of his professional music career.
2015: Rise of Singles 'Broke Boi' and 'Fetti'
In 2015, Playboi Carti gained attention with his singles 'Broke Boi' and 'Fetti' featuring Dash and Maxo Kream, both released on SoundCloud, marking a significant point in his early career.
2016: Interview with Complex
In 2016, Playboi Carti shared insights into his upbringing and rebellious nature in an interview with Complex, revealing that he often got into trouble and chose not to pursue higher education after high school.
2016: Featured on ASAP Mob's Single 'Telephone Calls'
In 2016, Playboi Carti was featured on ASAP Mob's single 'Telephone Calls' from their album Cozy Tapes Vol. 1: Friends, and signed to the ASAP Mob's AWGE imprint, marking significant collaborations in his career.
April 2017: Release of Debut Mixtape
In April 2017, Playboi Carti released his debut mixtape, which peaked at number 12 on the Billboard 200 and included hit singles 'Magnolia' and 'Wokeuplikethis' featuring Lil Uzi Vert.
June 2017: Named in XXL's 'Freshman Class'
In June 2017, Playboi Carti was named in XXL's '2017 Freshman Class', a recognition of his rising influence in the music industry.
2017: Fashion Inspirations and Collaborations
In 2017, Playboi Carti expressed his admiration for designer Raf Simons and was featured on ASAP Mob's song "Raf", which was dedicated to Simons. The music video featured Carti, ASAP Rocky, and Quavo wearing rare Raf Simons-designed clothing. Carti also mentioned Kanye West and ASAP Rocky as his fashion inspirations in an interview with Vogue.
2017: Release of Debut Mixtape
In 2017, Playboi Carti released his eponymous debut mixtape, which peaked at number 12 on the US Billboard 200 and included hit singles 'Magnolia' and 'Wokeuplikethis' featuring Lil Uzi Vert.
2017: Arrest for Domestic Battery
In 2017, Playboi Carti was arrested for domestic battery.
2017: Relationship with Blac Chyna
In 2017, Playboi Carti briefly dated American model Blac Chyna.
February 2018: Incident in Scotland
In February 2018, Playboi Carti punched a driver during his concert tour in Gretna, Scotland. He was fined £800 after a trial.
May 2018: Release of 'Die Lit'
In May 2018, Playboi Carti released his debut studio album 'Die Lit', which debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200, marking a major milestone in his career.
August 2018: Announced Second Studio Album
In August 2018, Playboi Carti announced his second studio album 'Whole Lotta Red', which would be released two years later.
December 2018: Relationship with Iggy Azalea
In December 2018, Playboi Carti and Australian rapper Iggy Azalea moved in together in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta after beginning their relationship earlier that year.
2018: Release of Die Lit
In 2018, Playboi Carti released his debut studio album, Die Lit, which peaked at number three on the Billboard 200, solidifying his presence in the music industry.
2018: Relationship with Rubi Rose
In 2018, Playboi Carti was romantically involved with Rubi Rose, a model and rapper. Their relationship ended after an incident where Carti allegedly fired a gun in the air and later cheated on her with Blac Chyna.
June 2019: Relocation to Atlanta
As of June 2019, Playboi Carti relocated from Los Angeles to Atlanta, where he is living and working.
December 2019: Split with Iggy Azalea
In December 2019, Playboi Carti and Iggy Azalea ended their relationship.
2019: Founding of Opium Records
In 2019, Playboi Carti founded Opium, an American record label and creative agency, alongside Opiumbaby. The label features notable acts like Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely, and Homixide Gang, and is known for its experimental sound combining dark, gritty synths with rage beats.
2019: Founded Opium
In 2019, Playboi Carti founded the record label and creative agency Opium, signing fellow Atlanta-based rappers Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely, and the trap duo Homixide Gang.
April 2020: Arrest on Gun and Drug-Related Charges
In April 2020, Playboi Carti was arrested in Clayton County, Georgia on gun and drug-related charges after being stopped by police for having an expired tag on his Lamborghini. Authorities found 12 bags of marijuana, three guns, Xanax, codeine, and oxycodone. Carti was charged with expired tags, possession of marijuana, and improperly passing an emergency vehicle before being released on bond the following morning.
April 2020: Release of 'Meh'
In April 2020, Playboi Carti released 'Meh', his first new music since 2018, which peaked at number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100.
November 2020: Announced Completion of 'Whole Lotta Red'
In November 2020, Playboi Carti announced that his second studio album 'Whole Lotta Red' was complete and had been submitted to his label.
December 2020: Birth of Son and Cheating Allegations
In December 2020, Iggy Azalea revealed that Playboi Carti had cheated on her and missed the birth of their son. Carti also refused to sign their son's birth certificate.
December 21, 2020: Confirmed Release Date of 'Whole Lotta Red'
On December 21, 2020, Playboi Carti confirmed the Christmas release date for his second studio album 'Whole Lotta Red'.
December 25, 2020: Release of 'Whole Lotta Red'
On December 25, 2020, Playboi Carti released his second studio album 'Whole Lotta Red', which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200.
2020: Release of Whole Lotta Red
In 2020, after a two-year hiatus, Playboi Carti released his second studio album, Whole Lotta Red, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and received critical acclaim.
June 2021: Featured on Pi'erre Bourne's 'Switching Lanes'
In June 2021, Playboi Carti was featured on Pi'erre Bourne's song 'Switching Lanes' from the album 'The Life Of Pi'erre 5'.
August 2021: Featured on Kanye West's 'Donda'
In August 2021, Playboi Carti was featured on multiple songs on Kanye West's 'Donda' album, including 'Off the Grid', 'Junya', and 'Junya, Pt. 2'.
September 21, 2022: Arrest for Reckless Driving
On September 21, 2022, Playboi Carti was arrested for reckless driving.
December 25, 2022: Return to Twitter
On December 25, 2022, Playboi Carti returned to Twitter after over a year, hinting at new music and a potential Christmas Day release.
February 14, 2023: Arrest for Felony Assault
On February 14, 2023, it was reported that Playboi Carti was arrested on December 29, 2022, on a felony assault charge after allegedly choking his girlfriend, who was 14 weeks pregnant. Carter was released on bond a day after the arrest.
March 3, 2023: Performed at Rolling Loud California
On March 3, 2023, Playboi Carti performed at Rolling Loud California, debuting an unreleased track 'Rockstar' expected to be on his upcoming album.
May 28, 2023: Return to Instagram
On May 28, 2023, Playboi Carti returned to Instagram since his December 2022 arrest, posting a screenshot of a FaceTime with The Weeknd.
May 31, 2023: Teased Collaboration with The Weeknd and Madonna
On May 31, 2023, The Weeknd teased a collaboration track 'Popular' with Playboi Carti and Madonna, set to be released on June 2, 2023.
June 2, 2023: Release of 'Popular'
On June 2, 2023, the collaboration track 'Popular' by Playboi Carti, The Weeknd, and Madonna was released.
June 12, 2023: Teased Collaboration Album '004KT'
On June 12, 2023, Playboi Carti and YoungBoy Never Broke Again teased their collaboration album '004KT' with a post on Instagram.
July 7, 2023: Carti Performs "Pop Out" at Wireless Festival
On July 7, 2023, Playboi Carti performed a new song titled "Pop Out" at the Wireless Festival, which is expected to be part of his upcoming album 'Music'.
July 12, 2023: Tour Announcement with Label Artists
On July 12, 2023, Playboi Carti confirmed on his Instagram story that he would be touring with his label artists Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely, and Homixide Gang. This tour was later postponed to 2024.
July 28, 2023: Feature on Travis Scott's Album
On July 28, 2023, Playboi Carti was featured on Travis Scott's highly anticipated fourth studio album 'Utopia', appearing on the 8th track titled "Fe!n".
December 7, 2023: Instagram Announcement and Pharrell Williams' Response
On December 7, 2023, Playboi Carti posted "I am music" to his Instagram story. Pharrell Williams responded with a tweet saying "Prepare", and DJ Akademiks shared that Carti's album would be released in January 2024 and claimed it "will be the greatest thing you ever heard".
January 8, 2024: Antagonist Tour Postponed
On January 8, 2024, Playboi Carti postponed his planned Antagonist Tour, which was initially scheduled to begin the following week.
January 9, 2024: Footage of Reckless Driving Incident Released
On January 9, 2024, footage of Playboi Carti's reckless driving incident from September 21, 2022, was released.
February 4, 2024: Surprise Appearance at Grammy Awards
On February 4, 2024, Playboi Carti made a surprise guest appearance during Travis Scott's performance at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards.
February 10, 2024: Features on Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign's Album
On February 10, 2024, Playboi Carti was featured on two tracks, "Carnival" and "Fuk Sumn", from Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign's collaborative studio album 'Vultures 1'. The track "Carnival" became Carti's first Hot 100 chart-topper.
March 22, 2024: Feature on Future and Metro Boomin's Album
On March 22, 2024, Playboi Carti was featured on the song "Type Shit" from Future and Metro Boomin's collaborative studio album 'We Don't Trust You'.
March 27, 2024: Feature on Camila Cabello's Single
On March 27, 2024, Playboi Carti was featured on Camila Cabello's single "I Luv It".
2024: Scheduled Release of Third Studio Album
In 2024, Playboi Carti is scheduled to release his third studio album, continuing his prolific career in the music industry.