Jordan Terrell Carter, known professionally as Playboi Carti, is an American rapper. He is recognized for his experimental musical style, gothic fashion, and mysterious public persona. Born and raised in Atlanta, Carter was initially signed to local underground label Awful Records prior to signing with ASAP Mob's AWGE Label under Interscope Records. After gaining a cult following early in his career, Carter gained mainstream attention in 2017. Carter's debut mixtape was released in April 2017, and included the Billboard Hot 100 charting singles "Magnolia" and "Woke Up Like This". His debut studio album Die Lit peaked at number 3 on the US Billboard 200. Following a two-year hiatus with little new music released, Carter's highly anticipated second album, Whole Lotta Red, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and became his first chart-topping release.
With songs like"Broke Boi" and"Fetti", he became a rapidly emerging rapper who was making a reputation for himself without the release of an official mixtape or album. Tha Carti, a 45-song mixtape showcasing his work, was compiled by a fan and made public.
