Playboi Carti

Jordan Terrell Carter (born September 13, 1996) is an American rapper and influential figure in modern hip-hop, known professionally as Playboi Carti. Raised in Atlanta, Georgia, his early life was marked by an independent spirit and a focus first on basketball, an aspiration he abandoned due to disputes with his coach and poor academic focus. During his teenage years, Carter developed a strong interest in fashion and music, releasing early tracks under the name "Sir Cartier." He eventually dropped out of high school classes to pursue his passion full-time, working at H&M while refining his unique sound. His career began to take shape after signing with the Atlanta underground collective Awful Records and later moving to New York, where he connected with A$AP Rocky and his AWGE imprint, which led to his major label deal with Interscope. Carti is recognized for his eccentric vocal style, often employing a high-pitched "baby voice," and for pioneering the "rage" microgenre of hip-hop, characterized by dark, punk-influenced aesthetics and production. Regarding charity and philanthropy, Carti's Antagonist Tour has been associated with the Weaver Network organization, offering volunteer opportunities at concession stands for fans to earn community service hours and support the organization's mission, Healing Minds Through Design. While not directly credited, his shows have also partnered with organizations like Vet Tix to provide tickets for military veterans and active service members.

Playboi Carti (Jordan Carter) is an influential American rapper known for pioneering the "rage" and "punk-rap" microgenres through his enigmatic persona and avant-garde vocal style. Carti's career began in the early 2010s on SoundCloud as Sir Cartier before moving to New York and aligning with the A$AP Mob. His breakout came with the 2017 self-titled mixtape, Playboi Carti, which featured the viral, minimalist hit "Magnolia" and the Lil Uzi Vert collaboration "Wokeuplikethis*." His debut studio album, Die Lit (2018), further solidified his signature sound of repetitive hooks, atmospheric beats (often produced by Pi'erre Bourne), and his high-pitched "baby voice." His career trajectory dramatically shifted with 2020’s chart-topping Whole Lotta Red. This album fully embraced a darker, punk-rock-inspired aesthetic—the "King Vamp" persona—characterized by distorted vocals, industrial beats, and high-energy chaos, influencing a new generation of artists. His latest phase includes the 2025 album Music, continuing his experimental, boundary-pushing sound. Carti's concerts are known for their high-energy, deliberately chaotic atmosphere, utilizing dense fog, flashing strobes, and silhouettes. Major tours like the Die Lit Tour (2018) and the recent Antagonist Tour (2023-2025) are less traditional performances and more sensory experiences, often showcasing his Opium label artists and cultivating a rebellious, cult-like following among his fans.