# Playboi Carti

> Playboi Carti, born Jordan Terrell Carter, is an Atlanta rapper, performer and founder of the Opium imprint whose sparse early records, elastic vocal styles and tightly controlled public presence helped reshape internet-era rap. From the 2015 SoundCloud breakout "Broke Boi" to two consecutive Billboard 200 No. 1 albums, Whole Lotta Red and Music, he has turned long gaps, abrupt aesthetic pivots and volatile live shows into a career language of their own.

- **Role:** Recording artist and founder of Opium
- **Organizations:** Opium, AWGE, Interscope Records, YVL
- **From:** Atlanta, United States
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** High school diploma, North Springs Charter High School
- **Known for:** Two consecutive No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200: Whole Lotta Red and Music., Music earned 298,000 equivalent album units in its first week in the United States., All 30 original tracks from Music debuted on the Billboard Hot 100, making Carti the first rapper to chart every track from a 30-plus-song album at once.

## Career timeline

- **2011** — Began releasing music as Sir Cartier.
- **2013-2014** — Adopted the Playboi Carti name, connected with producer Ethereal and joined Atlanta collective Awful Records.
- **2015** — Broke through online with "Broke Boi" and met A$AP Rocky after moving beyond Atlanta's underground scene.
- **2016** — Signed with A$AP Rocky's AWGE imprint in partnership with Interscope.
- **2017** — Released the Playboi Carti mixtape; "Magnolia" reached No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- **2018** — Released debut studio album Die Lit, which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.
- **2019** — Founded the Atlanta-based Opium record label and collective.
- **2020** — Released Whole Lotta Red on Christmas Day; it became his first Billboard 200 No. 1 album.
- **2024** — Earned his first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 as a featured artist and songwriter on "Carnival."
- **2025** — Released Music, which opened at No. 1 with 298,000 equivalent album units and placed all 30 tracks on the Hot 100.
- **2025** — Headlined the Antagonist Tour with Opium artists Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely and Homixide Gang, plus Apollo Red.
- **2026** — Headlined Rolling Loud Orlando and appeared on Ken Carson's xperiment album.

## Achievements

- Two consecutive No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200: Whole Lotta Red and Music.
- Music earned 298,000 equivalent album units in its first week in the United States.
- All 30 original tracks from Music debuted on the Billboard Hot 100, making Carti the first rapper to chart every track from a 30-plus-song album at once.
- His featured appearance on "Carnival" became his first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 single.
- Grammy-nominated as a featured artist and songwriter for Donda and for "Carnival."
- Founded the Opium label, home to artists including Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely and Homixide Gang.
- Expanded into fashion with YVL and a 2025 Mitchell & Ness and NBA jersey collaboration.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Appeared on Ken Carson's xperiment, including the single and video "WeDidIt."
- **2026-05** — Headlined Rolling Loud Orlando and joined Ken Carson during Carson's first headlining Rolling Loud set.
- **2025-10** — Began the rescheduled Antagonist arena tour with the Opium roster and Apollo Red.
- **2025-03** — Released Music and its Sorry 4 Da Wait deluxe edition; Music spent its opening week at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.

## Links

- Website: https://www.playboicarti.com/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/playboicarti
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC652oRUvX1onwrrZ8ADJRPw
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playboicarti/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlayboiCarti/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@playboicarti

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Last updated: 2026-09-21