What is Playboi Carti's Net Worth and Salary?
Playboi Carti is an American rapper with a net worth of $9 million. Known for his unique style and mumbled lyrics, Carti gained mainstream success after signing with Interscope Records. His first studio album, "Die Lit," peaked at number three on the US Billboard 200 and was certified gold by the RIAA. In 2017, Carti was named one of the highest-paid figures in hip-hop, reportedly earning over $8 million in 12 months.
Early Life
Playboi Carti, born on September 13, 1996, in Atlanta, Georgia, attended North Springs Charter High School in Sandy Springs. Initially aspiring to be an NBA star, he eventually abandoned his basketball dreams to focus on music, often skipping classes to work on his craft or his job at H&M. Post high school, Carti dedicated himself entirely to music.
Carti began releasing music in 2011, but much of his early work has since been removed from the internet. Moving to New York to pursue music full-time, he met members of the hip-hop collective ASAP, leading to a mentorship from ASAP Rocky in 2015. His singles "Broke Boi" and "Fetti" on SoundCloud started gaining attention.
Collaborating with Atlanta's underground rap scene, including artists like Yung Bans, Lil Yachty, and Ethereal, Carti went on tour with ASAP Ferg and Lil Uzi Vert. By 2018, Carti signed a major record deal with Interscope Records.
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Career
After signing with Interscope, Carti released his debut mixtape in April 2017, received well by music outlets like Pitchfork, Spin, XXL, and PopMatters. The mixtape reached number 12 on the Billboard 200 with hits "Magnolia" and "Woke Up Like This." He toured with Gucci Mane and Dreezy to promote the mixtape.
In May 2018, Carti released his debut studio album "Die Lit," which peaked at number three on the US Billboard 200 and later achieved gold certification by the RIAA. The album included collaborations with Nicki Minaj, Chief Keef, Young Thug, and Lil Uzi Vert. Later in the year, Carti announced work on his sophomore album.
Between 2018 and 2020, unreleased songs by Carti leaked online, amassing millions of streams. In April 2020, he released "@Meh," his first new track since 2018, which peaked at 35 on the Billboard Hot 100. The next month, he featured on Drake's single "Pain 1993," debuting at number seven, marking Carti's first top-ten hit.
In December 2020, Carti released "Whole Lotta Red," a 24-track album debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200. The album featured performances from Future, Kanye West, and Kid Cudi.
Relationships
In 2018, Playboi Carti started dating Australian rapper Iggy Azalea. By 2020, it was reported that they had a son, Onyx Kelly.
Legal Issues
In 2017, Carti faced domestic abuse charges after an altercation with his girlfriend outside Los Angeles International Airport, though the charges were later dropped. In 2018, he was fined £800 in Scotland for punching a driver while on tour. Carti was again arrested in Georgia in 2020 on drug and gun charges, but he was released the following day on bond.
