98-454: " All Red " is a song by American rapper Playboi Carti , released on September 13, 2024, by AWGE and Interscope Records . The song was written alongside producers F1lthy , Ojivolta , Lucian, Lukrative and Twisco. Critics noted that it continued Carti's departure from his signature "baby voice", opting for deeper vocal style, which fans likened to Future . The song acts as the lead single for his upcoming studio album, I Am Music . "All Red"
196-421: A Rollie on his wrist, alluding to his interruption of the singer at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards that started their feud. West also compares himself to Jesus and declares he turns water to Cristal , following this line with his support for Chris Brown after "what they did" to the singer. West asserted the mention is because Brown is one of the great artists who have struggled to break through due to
294-463: A Vultures listening party at Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona , which was closed with an audience sing-along to the song after they performed it earlier at the event. The song was released to Apple and YouTube Music as the third single from Vultures 1 by YZY on February 15, 2024, after this release faced issues due to the album being removed from the former platform. The single release
392-578: A porn addiction . "Carnival" was first conceived in studio sessions for Vultures in Saudi Arabia during 2023, where Rich the Kid flew in from Dubai after Ty Dolla Sign mentioned the sessions to him. Rich the Kid had to get a taxi from the airport in Saudi Arabia and he listened to the album on arrival, then started recording on his second day. He envisioned the song as " new-age rage rock star" material upon his first listen and recorded his chorus then
490-399: A Life", which in turn samples Ozzy Osbourne's "Iron Man". Billboard ' s Michael Saponara wrote that the substitute sample helps "bring the grunginess " to "Carnival". The song includes a heavy bassline and grinding synthesizers , while it invokes the style of mosh pits . West utilizes a gasping tone and in between the verses of the performers, a heavy guitar is featured. In
588-477: A beat produced solely by TheLabCook, the track was titled "Honor Roll" at the time and Rich the Kid warranted its inclusion due to the elevated level of energy. According to Rich the Kid, "Carnival" would likely not have included on the album if not for him. The track was produced by West and Ty Dolla Sign with Ojivolta , TheLabCook, and the Legendary Traxster . The producers co-wrote it with Rich
686-407: A carefree and youthful vibe, often steering clear of serious themes. However, as his artistry evolved, he began to incorporate more experimental sounds, particularly in his later projects. Songs like " Earfquake " and " Pissy Pamper " reflect his exploration of various vocal techniques, including his distinct "baby voice," which features high pitches and frantic cadences. This vocal style contributes to
784-411: A coup, although he expressed that the contributing artists deliver "standard-issue pop misogyny". In a less enthusiastic review for Sputnikmusic , Dakota West Foss noted the song making an impact from "its infectious beat of soccer hooligans" and he was pleasantly surprised with Rich the Kid and Playboi Carti's performances, yet called West lazy and lame for comparing himself to other figures, such as
882-456: A dance trend, and lip syncing that was mainly done in front of a mirror for the "Carnival Mirror Trend". The song's chants are invoked in the track " Fried ", released on ¥$ 's second studio album Vultures 2 in August 2024. "Carnival" was met with polarized reviews from music critics , a number of whom highlighted the production. Writing for Billboard , Saponara asserted that "Carnival"
980-563: A dark rap sound and aesthetic that is built upon the Atlanta rage rap scene and is influenced by the 70s and 80s punk rock era. The niche style of its artists strays away from mainstream trap rappers and has garnered its own cultlike fanbase . Studio albums Carnival (Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign song) " Carnival " is a song by the American hip hop superduo ¥$ , composed of rapper Kanye West and singer Ty Dolla Sign , and
1078-515: A joint venture with Interscope Records two years later. Carter gained mainstream attention following the release of his eponymous debut mixtape (2017), which peaked at number 12 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and spawned the Billboard Hot 100 -charting singles " Magnolia " and " Wokeuplikethis " (featuring Lil Uzi Vert ). Carter's debut studio album Die Lit (2018) saw further critical and commercial success, peaking at number three on
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#17328013327121176-454: A leaked album cover that was considered during the making of I Am Music was an obvious homage to the album Eaten Back to Life by the death metal band Cannibal Corpse . Carter is recognized for his unique vocal delivery, often described as a "baby voice" technique that captures attention with its high-pitched, unclear pronunciations. He has used this technique on popular songs such as " Almeda " with Solange , "Earfquake" with Tyler,
1274-421: A mixed review, Rhian Daly of NME wrote off West's self-comparisons and his support for Brown, finding if the words are ignored that creativity is shown from the chants colliding "with a wall of overdriving fuzz". She thought this injects "some ominousness and urgency" into Vultures 1 despite the lack of a "killer punch", further improved by the guitar between verses. For Consequence , Wren Graves said that
1372-537: A number one in the 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s, becoming one of the four artists to do this and the only rapper to top the Hot 100 across any three decades. The achievement placed West as the artist with the 10th longest span of number-ones, having gone 20 years and one month since his first with " Slow Jamz " in 2004. "Carnival" remained on the Hot 100 for 19 weeks. The song topped the US Hot R&;B/Hip-Hop Songs chart
1470-504: A party in Brooklyn celebrating his birthday was released three days later on September 16. XXL Magazine noted the similarities of the song to Future 's style. The Face named the song as one of the "best new tracks" as of September 16, 2024. "All Red" debuted at number 3 on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs , serving as Carti's seventh top-ten song on the chart and his first as a lead artist. The song debuted at number fifteen on
1568-403: A photo of himself aboard a private jet on Instagram , with "All Red" printed and written onto his hat. "All Red" was released on streaming platforms on September 13, 2024, as the lead single for Carti's upcoming third studio album, I Am Music . It was his first solo single to be released officially since 2020's " @ Meh ", which released four years earlier. A visualizer for the song depicting
1666-485: A variety of artists, including ASAP Rocky , Kanye West , Jay-Z , MF Doom , Slayer , the Sex Pistols , and Kiss . He embodies a " rock star " persona and is known for his playful, hard-hitting, and melodic style. Almost all of Carter's raps are freestyled , which was directly inspired by Lil Wayne . Carter's approach to music emphasizes atmosphere over traditional lyricism, with critics noting that his rapping
1764-547: A vocal loop of chants from Inter Milan 's ultras , combined with a bassline and synthesizers . Lyrically, it features West, Ty Dolla Sign, Rich the Kid, and Playboi Carti discussing oral sex with a woman. Music critics were polarized towards the song, split between praise of the production and criticism of West's verse. Some lauded the chants and picked it as an album highlight, though numerous critics were repulsed by West comparing himself to figures who have been accused of sexual assault. West's mention of Taylor Swift on
1862-419: A woman that the performers seemingly hate, questioning if this is the best work West can produce after his controversies. Steven J. Horowitz from Variety said West "attempts to pour gasoline on the already raging fires" with the "Ye-Kelly" line that is worthy of an eye-roll , complaining that his reference to Swift proves he cannot let their incident go. On October 12, 2024, West revealed that he submitted
1960-710: Is Balmain and his favorite designer is Raf Simons , whom he met at a 2017 fashion show in New York City. Carter is featured on the song "Raf" by ASAP Mob, which was dedicated to Raf Simons. The music video for the song included Carter, ASAP Rocky , and Quavo wearing rare Raf Simons-designed clothing. In 2017, Carter told Vogue that he considers Kanye West and ASAP Rocky his fashion inspirations. Carter has modeled numerous times, including Louis Vuitton at Paris Fashion Week, Kanye West's Yeezy Season 5 , VFiles, and Drake 's OVO Lookbook alongside Ian Connor and John Ross. Carter has cited influences from
2058-433: Is also the first official solo single by Playboi Carti since 2020's " @ Meh ", which released four years earlier. "All Red" was recorded sometime in early 2022, during sessions for I Am Music . A second-hand recording of the song's chorus unofficially surfaced through Instagram on April 5, 2023 alongside other recordings of unreleased songs that were worked on in 2021–2022, with the song claimed to have been recorded in
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#17328013327122156-641: Is living and working in and around the Atlanta area after relocating from Los Angeles. Carter suffers from asthma . In 2017, Carter was arrested for domestic battery . Carter punched a driver in Gretna, Scotland during his concert tour in February 2018. He was fined £800 after a trial. In April 2020, Carter was arrested on gun and drug-related charges in Clayton County, Georgia . After Carter
2254-445: Is more common on many unreleased, non-album songs. The New York Times noted that Carter's style seems to emphasize performance and persona over conventional rapping skills, allowing him to create a captivating experience for listeners. His aesthetic choices often incorporate Satanic imagery and vampire influences, adding a layer of intrigue to his artistry. In 2017, he briefly dated American model Blac Chyna . In 2018, Carter
2352-427: Is often "spare and repetitive," focusing more on flow and catchy phrases. Briana Younger at Pitchfork said that "Carti's music is less about lyricism and more about atmosphere", going on to say that "whatever Carti lacks in substance he makes up in sheer audacity." Carter's music primarily falls under the " mumble rap " genre, characterized by a focus on catchy hooks and infectious beats. His early work showcased
2450-446: Is the best song on Vultures 1 and amplifies why West's fans tolerate his controversies, album delays, "and madness ... because nobody in rap creates generational moments like this". Saponara commended West and Ty Dolla Sign's performances, while feeling the rapper manages to bring out the best of Rich the Kid and Playboi Carti as he "flips the bird to Ozzy" with the sample of "Hell of a Life". In Rolling Stone , Jayson Buford believed
2548-654: The Billboard Hot 100 , and " Wokeuplikethis " featuring Lil Uzi Vert , which reached number 76. To promote the mixtape, Carti embarked on a tour alongside Gucci Mane and Dreezy . In June 2017, he was named one of XXL 's "2017 Freshman Class," a list that also included rappers such as XXXTentacion , A Boogie wit da Hoodie , and Ugly God . During this period, Carti was featured on ASAP Mob 's single " Raf " from their album Cozy Tapes Vol. 2: Too Cozy and on Lana Del Rey 's single " Summer Bummer " from her album Lust for Life . In May 2018, Carti released his debut studio album, Die Lit , which debuted at number 3 on
2646-580: The Billboard 200. Following a two-year hiatus, his second studio album, Whole Lotta Red (2020) debuted atop the chart and was met with critical acclaim; it was listed as among the greatest albums of that year by Rolling Stone and The Washington Post , with Rolling Stone ranking it on their list of the "200 Greatest Hip-Hop Albums of All Time". Whole Lotta Red marked a significant milestone in Carter's career as it became his first album to reach
2744-549: The UBS Arena in New York with the song. Playboi Carti and Rich the Kid joined them, while West's track " Hell of a Life " from his 2010 album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy was sampled in place of "Iron Man". This effectively maintained the presence of "Iron Man", as "Hell of a Life" uses a cleared sample of the song. On July 30, 2024, an alternate version of "Carnival" leaked online with lyrics from West admitting to
2842-547: The US Festival without vocals, yet he "was refused permission because he is an antisemite and has caused untold heartache to many". He said in response to West still using the sample at the listening event, "I want no association with this man!" Despite Ozzy posting he did not want to be associated with West, him and his wife Sharon Osbourne had dressed up as the rapper and his partner Bianca Censori for Halloween 2023. Osbourne told TMZ that West had "fucked with
2940-519: The United Center in Chicago on February 8, 2024. This version of the song used a sample of a live performance at the 1983 US Festival of " Iron Man " by English rock band Black Sabbath . The band's lead singer, Ozzy Osbourne , responded that the unauthorized sample went against his will. Osbourne posted to social media that West asked for permission to sample part of the performance from
3038-411: The hook that is accompanied by intones of "ooohhh" and clapping percussion throughout, which drew comparisons to the melody of " Mo Bamba " (2017) by Sheck Wes . "Carnival" opens with the chants, combined with sounds of distortion . Sonically, the song was noted for its energy by both HotNewHipHop ' s Aron A. and Vibe ' s Marc Griffin. The song is based on a sample of "Hell of
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3136-551: The music video for Havoc 's version of West's 2023 single " Vultures ". After the track reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 , Rich the Kid said that him and West achieving this as independent artists was "crazy, because people was asking me why I'm going so hard". In March 2024, "Carnival" became popular on TikTok . The track was used in various ways across the platform that revolved around its refrain, including soundtracking sports videos, gaming content,
3234-464: The "Ye Kelly" line. HotNewHipHop ' s Aron A. commented that West innovates by utilizing the chants in a manner "unlike anything he's delivered recently", focusing on their energy and the synthesizers as he hailed "Carnival" as the album's highlight. He named Playboi Carti's appearance one of the best on Vultures 1 , although he identified West's performance as among the album's worst lyricism for his comparisons to Kelly, Cosby, and Jesus. Providing
3332-416: The 12th track. The song was played after West and Ty Dolla Sign had left the stage during their listening event for the record at Milan's Mediolanum Forum on February 22, 2024. According to Rich the Kid, the crowd chanted along with the song and continued to do so after the event had finished, achieving its intentions of sounding "crazy in the fucking arena". On March 10, 2024, West and Ty Dolla Sign hosted
3430-440: The 2016 single " Famous " as he rapped: "I made that bitch famous." Swift's fans organized an attempt online to prevent West from topping the Hot 100 with "Carnival", encouraging streaming of singer Beyoncé 's " Texas Hold 'Em ". West responded by posting that the song's proclamation of him being "the new Jesus, bitch" has no connection to Swift and he sided with her when Scooter Braun purchased her masters in 2019 , considering
3528-442: The 24-track album was released on December 25, 2020, debuting at number 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200, becoming Carti's first chart-topping album. In June 2021, Playboi Carti was featured on tracks by Pi'erre Bourne , including "Switching Lanes," and Lil 1 Dte's single "Homixide". In August of the same year, he appeared on ABRA's song "Unlock It" and contributed to several tracks on Kanye West 's album Donda , including " Off
3626-470: The Beat. He also confirmed he has a daughter named Yves with the track "H00dByAir". On January 1, 2024, he shared that he would release a song that day and dropped "Backr00ms", featuring Travis Scott. On February 4, 2024, Carti made a guest appearance during Travis Scott's performance at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards . A week later, he was featured on Kanye West's and Ty Dolla Sign 's album Vultures 1 on
3724-541: The Creator , and "Pissy Pamper" with Young Nudy and Pi'erre Bourne . After the release of Whole Lotta Red , he has also experimented with various metal-inspired vocalizations, such as his coarse “deep voice” first being displayed on the song " Mr. Miyagi " with Kanye West and Future , later being displayed on other songs like Travis Scott 's " Fein ", the collaborative single " Type Shit " with Future, Metro Boomin , and Scott, and Camila Cabello 's " I Luv It "; but it
3822-599: The Digital Singles chart for Greece, then fell one position and climbed to number one in its third week. After six weeks on the chart, the song was certified gold by IFPI Greece for reaching 1,000,000 streaming units in the region. The song further topped the charts of Iceland, Latvia, and Lithuania, reaching the top position in the first country after six weeks. It entered the Slovakia Singles Digitál Top 100 at number three, rising to
3920-475: The Grid ", " Junya " and " Junya Pt 2 ". On December 25, 2022, after more than a year away from Twitter , Carti returned with messages hinting at new music. In March 2023, he performed an unreleased track titled "Rockstar" at Rolling Loud California , teasing fans about his upcoming album. In May 2023, Carti returned to Instagram following his December 2022 arrest and posted a screenshot of him FaceTiming with
4018-903: The Hot 100, an accompanying music video was released. The music video is a tribute to the ultras that features computer-generated imagery of them at a stadium, where male figures fight amongst each other. Critics mostly praised the video for its violent style of imagery. "Carnival" became popular across TikTok due to its refrain in March 2024, notably used in lip sync videos. Kanye West contributed production to Playboi Carti 's second album Whole Lotta Red , released on Christmas day in 2020. Playboi Carti subsequently discussed their collaboration to fellow rapper Kid Cudi , hailing West's history and that he "opened my eyes to some shit". The former explained working together brought realization of his heavy appreciation for West, feeling this for how he introduced him to his team too that largely understood what he
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4116-718: The IFPI's MENA Chart for the United Arab Emirates and number two on the Billboard Global 200 , while peaking at number five on the MENA Chart for Middle Eastern and North African countries. After "Carnival" topped the Billboard Hot 100, an accompanying music video was released by West and Ty Dolla Sign on March 11, 2024. In a since-deleted Instagram post promoting the video, West said that
4214-697: The Kid and Playboi Carti. The song also topped the charts in Greece, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, and the United Arab Emirates. It peaked within the top-10 of 13 other territories, such as Canada and Luxembourg, as well as the Billboard Global 200 . The song received gold and silver certifications in New Zealand and the United Kingdom from Recorded Music NZ and the British Phonographic Industry , respectively. After it topped
4312-465: The Kid said the two spend time across Los Angeles together "doing all types of crazy shit", feeling they made history with the collaboration. He still wanted to work with West due to enjoying his music despite his controversies in the media and after the song's success, him and Ty Dolla Sign were dedicated to production of Rich the Kid's fourth album Life's a Gamble . "Carnival" was previewed during West and Ty Dolla Sign's Vultures listening party at
4410-462: The Kid, Playboi Carti, and Samuel Lindley . West added much of the production to the track and selected the chants, with Rich the Kid having picked the beat. Ty Dolla Sign said that he initially hesitated to play the track for West because he was against any hi-hats on the album, although the rapper appreciated it upon his first listen in Las Vegas and then recorded his verse, as well as altering
4508-461: The U.S. Billboard 200, earning 61,000 album-equivalent units , including 5,000 pure album sales, in its first week. Later that year, in August 2018, Carti announced his second studio album, Whole Lotta Red , which would be released two years later. Work on Whole Lotta Red began in late 2018. During the next two years, numerous tracks, including the fan-favorite " Pissy Pamper " were leaked online , amassing tens of millions of streams. Despite
4606-713: The UK Singles Chart. On April 12, 2024, the song was certified silver for amassing 200,000 units in the UK. The song performed similarly in Ireland, entering the Irish Singles Chart at number 18 as the highest of the album's three entries. It later climbed to number six on the chart after four weeks. The song also attained top 10 positions in Switzerland, Norway, Romania, and Austria. Elsewhere,
4704-437: The US Billboard Hot 100 . Playboi Carti Jordan Terrell Carter (born September 13, 1995 or 1996 ), known professionally as Playboi Carti , is an American rapper. An influential figure among his generation, he has contributed to the progression of trap music and its rage subgenre. He first signed with local underground record label Awful Records in 2014, and later signed with ASAP Mob 's record label AWGE, in
4802-652: The US Hot Rap Songs chart, becoming West's 11th number-one, Ty Dolla Sign's third, and the first for the other two performers. It debuted at number 36 on the US Rhythmic chart from the gain in airplay, later peaking at number 11 on April 20, 2024. "Carnival" reached number two on the Canadian Hot 100 , becoming West's 12th top-10 single in Canada. In Europe, the song initially reached number two on
4900-511: The Weeknd . Just a few days later, the Weeknd announced their collaboration " Popular ", featuring Madonna , set to be released on June 2, 2023. On July 7, 2023, Carti performed a new song called "Pop Out" at Wireless Festival . On July 28, 2023, Carti appeared on Travis Scott 's highly anticipated album Utopia on the track " Fein ". The following day, he posted on Instagram, sharing excitement about his upcoming music and stating, "New shit on
4998-466: The Weeknd collaborated on the song " Timeless ". Carter's fashion style is one of the main features of his public image. He has called himself a "thrift store kid" and often prefers vintage garments. GQ has defined Carter as the "leader of a youth style", and said that he represents a stylistic midpoint between the "fashion gloss of ASAP Mob, the punk-rock attitude of Lil Uzi Vert, and the playful camp of Lil Yachty." Carter's favorite designer label
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#17328013327125096-423: The additional percussion. Fred Thomas from AllMusic lauded the "spare and distortion-inclined" production, while Pitchfork ' s Paul A. Thompson said the beat "is titanic but wobbles just enough". At The Atlantic , Spencer Kornhaber picked the song as a standout on the album for the ultras noisily chanting and said West "riffed on his pariah status" as his gasping resembles a street preacher , observing
5194-445: The album's Saudi Arabia sessions in 2023, freestyling instead of writing lyrics down. The song was initially solely produced by TheLabCook and titled "Honor Roll", with West adding production to the final version and altering its melody. An early version from an album listening event in Chicago sampled the 1983 US Festival performance of Black Sabbath 's " Iron Man ", although Ozzy Osbourne refused to give West permission. The sample
5292-449: The court and drop 30". He stopped playing basketball after a disagreement with his coach. He then dedicated his time to music. Carter skipped high school classes regularly to work on his music or go to his job at H&M , which led to Carter barely graduating high school. In an interview with The Fader , he said, "I was in class with freshmen finishing work, and if I finished the nine assignments before this time I could graduate." He
5390-598: The feud as "one-sided"; the source considered West trying "to get back in the spotlight" easily through her. Upon the release of Vultures 1 , "Carnival" entered the US Billboard Hot 100 at number three. It fell to number four on the chart a week later, then rebounded to the second position. The song reached the top position of the Hot 100 the following week, with 33.7 million streams, 3.9 million radio airplay audience impressions, and 3,000 downloads. It became West's fifth chart-topper, Ty Dolla Sign's second, and
5488-412: The first for Rich the Kid and Playboi Carti. This ended West's break of 12 years and 10 months between number ones, which was the longest gap since Brenda Lee 's 63 years up to 2023. This also made West the oldest rapper to reach the summit and marked his fastest time at four weeks, beating the seven-week period for his previous number-one from his feature on Katy Perry 's " E.T. " in 2011. West achieved
5586-400: The hook that leads to a "thrillingly epic style", supported by the sample from a period when his "genius far outshone his ability to provoke outrage". Eric Skelton of Complex wrote that the album noticeably shows West is trying to produce a hit as he aims for a work that is able to be "chanted by tens of thousands of people in a soccer stadium", citing the song as a key example and observing
5684-489: The idea of pursuing a higher level of education after high school. He attended North Springs Charter High School in Sandy Springs . Before rap, Carter wanted to become an NBA star to try and make something of himself. In an interview with The Fader , he said, "I was a young and didn't go to practice. That was the time I was really ducking school and it was all hoop and no rap. I would smoke before practice, get on
5782-552: The latter year. The original video containing the audio, which was filmed at an unknown recording studio during a session for Carti and dated as being taken on February 5, 2022, surfaced on April 27, 2023. The song, which was not officially titled or previewed at the time, was given the nickname "All Red" by Playboi Carti's fanbase. On June 15, 2024, Playboi Carti premiered the full version of "All Red" during his performance at Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash music festival. He would continue teasing "All Red" throughout social media, posting
5880-478: The leaks, Carti did not release any new original music during this period, though he was featured on several singles, including " Baguettes in the Face " with Nav and A Boogie wit da Hoodie from DJ Mustard 's album, and " Earfquake " by Tyler, the Creator . In April 2020, Carti broke his musical silence by releasing the single " @ Meh ", which peaked at number 35 on the Billboard Hot 100. The following month, he
5978-427: The lyrics of "Carnival", West, Ty Dolla Sign, Rich the Kid, and Playboi Carti discuss their experiences of oral sex with a woman. On its hook, the ultras shout "head so good, she honor roll". West trolls cancel culture as he compares himself to R. Kelly , Bill Cosby , and Puff Daddy on the song, all of whom have faced sexual assault controversies. He raps the line "I mean since Taylor Swift " and when he had
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#17328013327126076-789: The machinations of "middle men" in a 2024 interview, expressing that he deserves success and "is a god". He ends his verse abruptly by rapping that his children are "in a fake school", subsequently referencing this in a post telling his ex-wife Kim Kardashian to take them out of the Sierra Canyon School . West had attempted to open his own Donda Academy school, although this was closed down due to his antisemitic controversies in October 2022. During Playboi Carti's verse, he pays tribute to fellow rapper SahBabii . On February 10, 2024, ¥$ released their debut studio album Vultures 1 independently through YZY , including "Carnival" as
6174-411: The melody. Italian football club Inter Milan 's ultras named "Curva Nord" recorded their background vocals in the studio, which were used as chants. Shortly before the release of Vultures 1 , Ty Dolla Sign FaceTimed Rich the Kid and played Playboi Carti's verse, sending him the final version across. On March 18, 2024, a video surfaced online of West recording his verse for the song in a room as he
6272-516: The most influential collectives in hip-hop. Playboi Carti released his self-titled debut mixtape in April 2017, which garnered significant attention from major music publications such as XXL , Pitchfork , Spin , HotNewHipHop , and PopMatters . The mixtape debuted at number 12 on the Billboard 200 and produced two successful singles: " Magnolia ", which peaked at number 29 on
6370-471: The musical appeal of the "adrenalizing vocal loop [that] sits atop a bone-crushing bass line". He highlighted West's move as a popstar in managing to take "an edgy, subcultural sound" and execute it with successful production as the song holds "a sense of menace, a feeling of macho alienation" that unites into a mob. Kornhaber noted the song's catchiness and powerfulness as he said its "surging sound" can soundtrack lifting weights, venting about work, or planning
6468-474: The number-one was for Ty Dolla Sign, Rich the Kid, Playboi Carti, and his fans that remained loyal. West said it was "for the people who won't be manipulated by the system" too as he slammed Adidas and their employees, expressing that the company "tried to destroy" him and he was still able to reach number one. He also posted criticism of his rival Drake , Hailey Bieber , and the Daily Mail . The visual
6566-453: The playful yet edgy atmosphere of his music. In 2020, Carter released Whole Lotta Red , which further showcased his experimentation with sound, featuring inspirations of punk and metal into his hip-hop roots. This album marked a significant shift in his artistic direction, allowing him to delve into more intense themes while maintaining his signature melodic style. Carter's inspiration from metal music has also been displayed in imagery, as
6664-410: The rapper Rich the Kid from the duo's debut studio album, Vultures 1 (2024). The song features a guest appearance from fellow rapper Playboi Carti . It was produced by West, Ty Dolla Sign, Ojivolta , TheLabCook, and the Legendary Traxster , all of whom served as co-writers with Rich the Kid, Playboi Carti, and Samuel Lindley . Rich the Kid recorded his contributions within 15 to 20 minutes during
6762-410: The same week it went number two on the Hot 100, experiencing an increase of 31% in streams and 258% in airplay audience from the previous week. "Carnival" marked West's ninth chart-topper and set the same timespan for number-ones that he achieved on the Hot 100, while it was Ty Dolla Sign's second number-one yet first as a lead artist, and the first for Rich the Kid and Playboi Carti. The song also topped
6860-590: The second position the next week. The song reached number three in the Czech Republic and Luxembourg, marking West's most successful release and second single to chart in the latter territory. "Carnival" debuted at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart , becoming the highest of the three entries from Vultures 1 in the United Kingdom. The song gradually rose on the chart, peaking at number five in its fourth week. In total, "Carnival" spent 10 weeks on
6958-423: The singer and Beyoncé to be inspirational. The rapper offered that he has done more help than harm to Swift's career and he is not an enemy to her fans, though quipped that he is "not [their] friend either". On February 21, 2024, a source disclosed to Us Weekly that Swift was too busy to be concerned with West and does not plan to respond publicly nor privately. A second source told the magazine that Swift sees
7056-412: The song evokes the middle of West's career and this reference point "can feel a bit tired". In a negative review at XXL , Joey Ech wrote that West shows his support for Kelly and Cosby in "perhaps one of his most eyebrow-raising verses to date", noting the mentions of Puff Daddy and Jesus too. The Times reviewer Will Hodgkinson criticized the song's subject matter of oral sex in a Rolls-Royce from
7154-492: The song for the major categories of Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards . In the ceremony's categories of his genre, it was submitted for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance , eventually being nominated for the former. West was criticized for the song's reference to Swift by her fans online, who accused him of being obsessed with her. He had previously mentioned Swift in his lyrics on
7252-406: The song manages to invoke West's previous albums Yeezus (2013) and The Life of Pablo (2016), praising the "cutting-edge vocal mutations" that are only possible because of how he contributed to rap in spite of his controversies. Similarly, The Guardian journalist Alexis Petridis felt it channels West's desire to make a "big, undeniable hit" like he used to release regularly and he praised
7350-480: The song was criticized by her fans, who organized an attempt to prevent it from topping the charts in the United States. Nonetheless, "Carnival" peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 , becoming the fifth chart-topper for West and making him the only rap act to reach the summit across three separate decades. It became the second number-one for Ty Dolla Sign on the Hot 100, and the first for both Rich
7448-541: The top of the charts in the United States, securing the coveted number-one spot on the Billboard 200. He guest performed on ¥$ 's 2024 single, " Carnival ", which became his first song to peak atop the Billboard Hot 100. Carter is scheduled to release his third studio album, I Am Music , later in 2024. Aside from his recording career, Carter founded the record label and rap collective Opium in 2019, through which he has signed aesthetically-similar fellow Atlanta-based rappers Ken Carson and Destroy Lonely , as well as
7546-628: The track debuted at number 10 on the ARIA Singles Chart in Australia. The track ranked lower in the top 15 for the next two weeks on the chart, then rebounded to number five in its fourth week. "Carnival" debuted and peaked at number seven on the NZ Singles Chart of New Zealand, where it was certified gold by Recorded Music NZ (RMNZ) for amassing 15,000 units after nine weeks on the chart. The track charted at number one on
7644-500: The tracks " Carnival " and " Fuk Sumn ", with "Carnival" becoming his first chart-topping single. In March 2024, he collaborated with Future and Metro Boomin on the song " Type Shit ", and on March 27, he worked with Camila Cabello on " I Luv It ". On September 13, 2024, Carti released " All Red ", marking his first solo streaming release since 2020. He also teased his upcoming album by launching various merchandise bundles, building excitement among fans. In October 2024, Carti and
7742-408: The trap duo Homixide Gang. Jordan Terrell Carter was born in Atlanta , Georgia, on September 13; sources are divided between the birth years of 1995 and 1996. He grew up in the nearby suburb Riverdale . In a 2016 interview with Complex , he stated, "My ma couldn't tell me shit. Nobody could tell me shit." This type of lifestyle influenced Carter to get into trouble as a youth and sway away from
7840-508: The underground Atlanta collective Awful Records , a pivotal moment in his career. Carti credits Ethereal with helping him discover and develop his distinctive sound. As Carti committed to pursuing music full-time, he made the significant decision to relocate to New York City, where he temporarily stayed with a drug dealer he knew. During this time, he frequently encountered members of the influential ASAP Mob , eventually meeting ASAP Bari , who introduced him to ASAP Rocky . This connection
7938-507: The verse, completing this in 15 to 20 minutes at the most. Rich the Kid did not write down any of his lyrics and instead freestyled in the studio, questioning those who said he was lucky by saying it is not "like the words didn't come out of my mouth". He listened back after taking his headphones off and Ty Dolla Sign recorded next for the song, then the singer and West contacted him after their Las Vegas listening event to ask what contribution from him should be included on Vultures 1 . Initially
8036-441: The video. Different male figures fight with each other in the stadium's celebrations, including skinheads and police troopers . Fires are started and some people who are attacked start bleeding, with the visuals inspired by soccer riots . For The Atlantic , Kornhaber noted that the "mesmerizing" music video shows the likes of skinhead and police trooper figures in imagery that invokes "thoughts of factional war, male anger, and
8134-502: The way, believe that". In December 2023, Carti hinted at an album release in January 2024. He posted "I am music" on Instagram, followed by a tweet from Pharrell Williams saying "Prepare". On December 8, Carti confirmed the 2024 release date with a snippet featuring DJ Swamp Izzo. Later that day, he dropped "Different Day" on his secondary Instagram account and released "2024" on YouTube, produced by Kanye West, Ojivolta , and Earl on
8232-472: The wrong Jew", characterizing him as a "disrespectful anti-Semite". She also accused West of representing hate and the Osbournes sent a cease and desist to him. Sharon said in a statement that the Osbournes were "considering legal action" and although Ozzy had not spoken with West, their team had contacted his team. On February 10, 2024, West and Ty Dolla Sign started their Vultures listening event at
8330-432: Was actively collaborating with artists in Atlanta's burgeoning underground rap scene, including UnoTheActivist , Thouxanbanfauni , Yung Bans , Lil Yachty , as well as producers MexikoDro and Icytwat . His growing influence led to tours with ASAP Ferg and Lil Uzi Vert , ultimately resulting in a record deal with Interscope Records . In 2016, he officially signed to ASAP Mob's AWGE imprint, aligning himself with one of
8428-508: Was an EP pack that features explicit and clean versions of "Carnival", with the former lasting for four minutes and twenty-four seconds (4:24). The release also features the Hooligans version, the instrumental, and the a capella . On February 17, 2024, West revealed the song's cover art that shows a close-up photo of a screaming skinhead, who is stained with blood. The artwork was designed by Canadian artist Jon Rafman , who previously created
8526-437: Was directed by Rafman, while the computer-generated imagery (CGI) was created by Dario Alva and Garrett McGale. The music video serves as a tribute to Inter Mlian's ultras, featuring CGI shots of them at a stadium during a soccer match. A shot of the song's artwork is shown around 20 seconds in and the "Vultures" logo appears several times, although West, Ty Dolla Sign, and the featured artists do not make any appearances in
8624-494: Was featured on Drake 's single " Pain 1993 ", which debuted at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Carti's first entry into the chart's top ten. In November 2020, Carti announced that Whole Lotta Red was complete and had been 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 . On December 21, 2020, Carti confirmed that Whole Lotta Red would be released on Christmas Day. True to his word,
8722-444: Was founded in 2019 by Playboi Carti. The label, which is based in Atlanta, Georgia , currently holds four acts all of whom are natives to the city; rappers Ken Carson and Destroy Lonely , and the duo Homixide Gang. The label is also affiliated with a variety of producers including KP Beatz, F1lthy , and Art Dealer, who all worked extensively on Playboi Carti's second studio album, Whole Lotta Red . Opium artists usually feature
8820-457: Was instrumental in Carti's career, leading him to accompany Rocky on a trip to Texas, marking the beginning of his rise in the music industry. In 2015, Carti began attracting widespread attention with the release of his singles "Broke Boi" and "Fetti," featuring Dash and Maxo Kream . These tracks, shared on SoundCloud, quickly gained traction within the underground scene . Concurrently, Carti
8918-537: Was overseas on tour. In December 2018, they moved in together in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta . They split in December 2019. In 2020, Azalea gave birth to Carter's son. In December 2020, Azalea revealed Carter had cheated on her and missed her son's birth. Carter refused to sign their son's birth certificate. Carter has two children: a son named Onyx and a daughter named Yves. As of June 2019, Carter
9016-446: Was released on bond. On September 21, 2022, Carter was arrested for reckless driving. Footage of the incident was released on January 9, 2024. It was reported on February 14, 2023, that Carter 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 his arrest. Opium is an American record label and rap collective that
9114-487: Was replaced at a listening party in New York with one of " Hell of a Life " by West, which in turn samples "Iron Man". On February 15, 2024, "Carnival" was released as the third single from Vultures 1 by YZY on an EP pack, including the Hooligans Version. A hip hop song with elements of punk rock and based on a sample of "Hell of a Life", it features an EDM and trap beat. The song prominently contains
9212-462: Was romantically involved with Rubi Rose , a model and rapper who rose to fame after appearing in the music video for " Bad and Boujee " by Migos . He allegedly fired a gun in the air after Rose hid his phones from him before he was due to board a flight. Carter argues his intention was not to shoot Rose. They broke up after Carter cheated on her with Blac Chyna. Later in 2018, Carter began dating Australian rapper Iggy Azalea , whom he met while he
9310-541: Was saying. Playboi Carti later appeared on West's single " Off the Grid " for his 2021 album Donda , while he also contributed to the demo album Donda 2 . West and Ty Dolla Sign featured him on the Vultures 1 tracks "Carnival" and "Fuk Sumn", with the former also including an appearance from Rich the Kid . In April 2024, Rich the Kid described working with Playboi Carti as having come "full-circle" from recording videos in his grandmother's apartment years ago. Rich
9408-647: Was so close to not graduating that no one showed up to his graduation, because they didn't know it was actually going to take place. Carter developed a unique fashion sense from an early age, shopping in thrift stores . He told Vogue that he was teased for his choices in fashion, such as sporting colored skinny jeans . Playboi Carti began his musical career under the moniker Sir Cartier in 2011, initially uploading his early tracks on SoundCloud . By 2013, he rebranded himself as Playboi Carti and expanded his reach by sharing his music on platforms like Newgrounds . In 2014, after meeting producer Ethereal , Carti joined
9506-428: Was stopped by police for having an expired tag on his Lamborghini, authorities found 12 bags of marijuana, three guns, Xanax, codeine and oxycodone. After an altercation between Carter and the police, he and another man named Jaylon Tucker, were arrested and taken to Clayton County jail. Carter was charged for expired tags, possession of marijuana and improperly passing an emergency vehicle. The following morning Carter
9604-407: Was surrounded by dozens of friends. West had headphones across his head as he nodded along to the blaring music and his friends talked amongst themselves, until they went silent when he rapped the verse. Musically, "Carnival" is a sparse hip hop song, with elements of punk rock . It features an EDM and trap beat. The song incorporates a vocal loop of chanting from Inter Milan's ultras on
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