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Yahoo
14-03-2025
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Playboi Carti Finally Drops New Album ‘I Am Music': Stream It Now
The wait is finally over: Playboi Carti has released his long-awaited third studio album, I Am Music on Friday (March 14) via AWGE and Interscope Records. Spotify has been assisting with the album rollout over the last month by putting up billboards around major cities such as Los Angeles, New York City and Miami that read, 'STREETS READY,' 'SORRY4 DA WAIT' and 'I AM MUSIC MF.' More from Billboard Playboi Carti Delays 'I AM MUSIC' Album Release by Three Hours Vice President JD Vance Loudly Booed While Attending Kennedy Center Concert Halsey Brushes Off 'Body Cops' Complaining About Her Push-Up Bra Photo Shoot: 'Can't Believe How Angry Everyone Is' I Am Music was preceded by one official single, 'All Red,' which reached No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 3 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs. The rapper (real name Jordan Terrell Carter) also released a handful of songs on his YouTube and Instagram accounts, including '2024,' 'BACKR00MS' featuring Travis Scott and 'H00DBYAIR.' He also performed unreleased songs during his headlining set at Rolling Loud Miami in December, including 'Lose You' featuring The Weeknd. Carti and The Weeknd's 'Timeless' collaboration from the latter's Billboard 200-topping album Hurry Up Tomorrow reached No. 3 on the Hot 100 last year, following their platinum-certified 'Popular' joint with Madonna. Carti is also headlining Rolling Loud California on Sunday, March 16. The festival posted on X earlier this week that his 2018 debut album Die Lit dropped the day before Rolling Loud Miami, and he's continuing the tradition by dropping I Am Music the day before Rolling Loud California commences the weekend. I Am Music arrives five years after his last LP, Whole Lotta Red. The 24-track project featured collaborations with Ye (formerly known as Kanye West, 'Go2DaMoon'), Kid Cudi ('M3tamorphosis') and Future ('Teen X'). The set topped the Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, marking the rapper's first No. 1 on both charts. Listen to I Am Music below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Playboi Carti finally drops ‘I AM MUSIC' with not one, but three fiery Kendrick Lamar appearances
After years of anticipation, delays and cryptic teases, Playboi Carti finally unleashed his long-awaited album, I AM MUSIC. While fans had grown accustomed to his unpredictable rollout strategies, this one tested their patience like never before — what was initially expected to drop at midnight Friday (March 14) kept getting pushed back, inching toward the morning hours until it finally arrived around 7:30 a.m. ET. Yet, if there's one thing history has proven, it's that when Carti eventually delivers, the culture takes notice. Trending The Fresh Prince meets the Swamp Princess in viral 'Anxiety' TikTok matchup Shyne concedes defeat in Belize election with grace: 'The people have spoken' Top-tier toxicity! Drake's 10 best dirty mackin' bars for your enjoyment Spanning 30 tracks, I AM MUSIC is an ambitious statement from an artist who solidified himself as one of Hip Hop's most dynamic figures. The album boasts an impressive roster of guest features, including Travis Scott, The Weeknd, Future, Lil Uzi Vert, Young Thug, Ty Dolla Sign and Skepta. The most talked-about collaborator is none other than Kendrick Lamar, who appears not once, but on three tracks: 'GOOD CREDIT,' 'MOJO JOJO' and 'BACKD00R.' Lamar's presence is always a world-halting occasion, but his verse on 'GOOD CREDIT' has already sparked widespread discussion. 'Belly on chain go big, white gold link fall on the belly/ The emerald cuff for hers and his, that b**ch on point like ASAP Relli,' he rapped, a clear and direct reference to a recent situation involving ASAP Rocky. The line instantly became one of the album's most analyzed moments, reinforcing Lamar's ability to command attention with just a few bars. Beyond its star-studded collaborations, I AM MUSIC represents a bold artistic evolution for Carti. Initially rumored to be titled Narcissist, the album underwent years of experimentation, with the Atlanta star reportedly immersing himself in a cave-like Parisian studio to refine its sound. This period of creative isolation clearly influenced the record's raw, avant-garde energy. The title itself, prominently displayed in overlayed fonts on the cover, feels like a defiant proclamation and a challenge to all critics. Additionally, the album's timing is impeccable, given his approaching headlining performance at Rolling Loud California on Sunday (March 16). Over the past several years, Carti transitioned from a cult favorite to a full-fledged superstar. Whether through his boundary-pushing production or his ability to dominate cultural conversations, the AWGE signee has once again proven he is one of the most compelling artists of his generation. If the early reactions are any indication, I AM MUSIC was well worth the wait. You Might Also Like Carti fans can rejoice: 'I AM MUSIC' has a release date (for real this time) Eminem's latest power move is helping to bring the WNBA back to Detroit
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
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Vice President JD Vance Loudly Booed While Attending Kennedy Center Concert
Vice President JD Vance was greeted with a loud round of boos when attendees spotted him at a performance of Stavinsky's Petrushka at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. on Thursday night (March 13). Video of the incident appeared to show other attendees expressing their displeasure with the veep as he took a seat in a box next to wife Usha Vance and sipped on a beverage before the start of the performance. Seemingly not reacting to the nearly 30 seconds of boo birds, Vance was seen waving and smiling during the VP's first appearance at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts since Donald Trump appointed himself chairman of the Kennedy Center and controversially filled its board with MAGA loyalist last month. More from Billboard Playboi Carti Delays 'I AM MUSIC' Album Release by Three Hours Selena Gomez & Benny Blanco Reminisce on 'Sunset Blvd' in New Single: Stream It Now Chappell Roan Unveils Country-Leaning Track 'The Giver': Stream It Now According to the New York Times, the concert started nearly 20 minutes late because of added security measures related to the VP's attendance. The Trump takeover of the Kennedy Center leadership featured a purge of the previously bipartisan board, with appointments that included other Trump loyalists appointees, including his chief of staff, Susie Wiles, Fox News host Laura Ingraham and attorney general Pam Bondi. After the Trump purge of the board at the Center, the backlash from performers and former supporters was swift. Among those resigning from the Center were Ben Folds, soprano Renée Fleming and producer Shonda Rhimes, with actress Issa Rae, singers Rhiannon Giddens and Peter Wolf and a production of Hamilton all calling off previously scheduled performances in protest. J. Geils Band singer Wolf said he'd decided to pull his planned March 21 stop at the Center due to the 'egregious firing of staff by the new administration,' while Gidden explained her decision by saying, 'I cannot in good conscience play at The Kennedy Center with the change in programming direction forced on the institution by this new board.' In addition, the Gay Men's Chorus of Washington cancelled a planned Pride Month performance and Philly band Low Cut Connie canceled a booked February show. Posting about the board putsch on his social media feed last month, Trump promised that the new bookings at the Center would be free of 'ANTI-AMERICAN PROPAGANDA.' In his first term as president, Trump broke with precedent by not attending the annual Kennedy Center Honors, something all previous presidents had done since the honors program began in 1978, with the exception of a few cases when they were called away by urgent events. At the time of the board re-shuffle, Trump — who has never attended a show at the Kennedy Center in either one of his terms to date — added, 'Just last year, the Kennedy Center featured Drag Shows specifically targeting our youth — THIS WILL STOP. The Kennedy Center is an American Jewel, and must reflect the brightest STARS on its stage from all across our Nation. For the Kennedy Center, THE BEST IS YET TO COME!' In addition to the board shake-up, like many parts of the government, the Center scrubbed its site of any references to diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. To date, nearly two dozen performances have been cancelled or postponed at the Center. Thursday's boos were not the first time this week that Vance has faced a hostile audience. While visiting his Cincinnati home last weekend, the Ohio-bred VP was greeted with protesters outside his $1.4 million East Walnut Hills home, where a group of pro-Ukrainian demonstrators waved signs reading 'JD Vance: Ukraine's kids aer way more scared than yours' and 'JD Vance: Have you no shame?' The protest came in the wake of a tense Oval Office meeting last month with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in which Vance berated the wartime Ukrainian leader for what he perceived as a lack of gratitude for U.S. support in the unprovoked war against his country launched by Russia in 2022. Best of Billboard Kelly Clarkson, Michael Buble, Pentatonix & Train Will Bring Their Holiday Hits to iHeart Christmas Concert Fox Plans NFT Debut With $20 'Masked Singer' Collectibles 14 Things That Changed (or Didn't) at Farm Aid 2021
Yahoo
14-03-2025
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Playboi Carti Delays ‘I AM MUSIC' Album Release by Three Hours
Playboi Carti fans will have to wait a little longer for his highly anticipated album I AM MUSIC, as the rapper has announced a last-minute delay. Initially scheduled for release at midnight EST, Carti revealed on social media that the album will now drop three hours later at 3 a.m. EST. More from Billboard Chappell Roan Unveils Country-Leaning Track 'The Giver': Stream It Now Gracie Abrams & Her All-Female Team Announced as She Is The Music Honorees Former MTV VJ Matt Pinfield Gives Health Update After Coma, Recovering in Rehab Facility The rapper took to X on March 14, citing Young Thug's involvement in the project as the reason behind the delay. 'HAD TO WAIT 4 THUG 2 SEND HIS VERSE,' Carti wrote, confirming that the Atlanta rap icon will be featured on the album. Alongside the announcement, Carti also shared what is believed to be the official list of featured artists on I AM MUSIC, which includes heavyweights such as Travis Scott, Future, Lil Uzi Vert, The Weeknd, Skepta, Young Thug, Ty Dolla Sign, and one mystery feature whose name is blacked out. The final tracklist currently remains unconfirmed. DJ Akademiks previously claimed to have heard the album on Thursday (March 13), and he's already championing it as a 'day one classic' and seemingly dropped names from the star-studded guest list. 'CARTI got Pluto slime Uzi Trav Weeknd floating on dat bih,' he wrote to X. 'I nearly shed a tear listening to the s–t. This s–t for everybody I SWEAR. Btw purple hair Uzi back.' He also seemingly confirmed rumors circulating of a Kendrick Lamar appearance on I Am Music. 'Buckle up, y'all,' Akademiks said. 'That n—a talking s–t again.' Ak also teased a posthumous collaboration with XXXTENTACION. 'I also heard a song with,' he said on a stream and proceeded to play X's 'SAD!' hit. Before hitting the road for tour with The Weeknd, Carti will debut the project live when he takes the stage at Rolling Loud California 2025 this weekend at Hollywood Park. It's been a long journey for Playboi Carti to I Am Music after announcing the project in 2022. His last album, Whole Lotta Red, arrived on Christmas Day in 2020 and debuted atop the Billboard 200 for his first No. 1 album, which earned 100,000 equivalent album units. Carti has been teasing I AM MUSIC for months, with fans eagerly anticipating its sound and directio I AM MUSIC is now expected to arrive at 3 a.m. EST. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Express Tribune
14-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Playboi Carti delays ‘I AM MUSIC' album release as fans react to missed drop
Playboi Carti has once again left fans disappointed after his much-anticipated album I AM MUSIC failed to meet its promised release time. The album was initially slated to drop at midnight on March 14, 2025, but fans woke up to find it unavailable on major streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. Despite his inner circle promising the album would release "any minute now," the album is still nowhere to be found. The delay has sparked frustration, particularly after Playboi Carti Facetimed streamer Kai Cenat and assured him that the album would be available in two more hours. This conversation caused chaos on Cenat's stream, where over 300,000 viewers were left in anticipation. DJ Akademiks, a prominent rap commentator, also voiced his irritation and even delayed his flight to Miami in frustration over the ongoing confusion about the album's release. While fans are still holding onto hope, many are growing increasingly disillusioned, especially since it's been over four years since Carti's last project, Whole Lotta Red. Although there has been no official word on when the album will drop, some fans are beginning to lose patience, considering Carti's history of delays. With I AM MUSIC promising star-studded features from artists like Justin Bieber, Future, and Travis Scott, anticipation remains high. However, these continuous delays have led to growing skepticism within the fanbase. Only time will tell if Playboi Carti will deliver on his promises and finally release the album his fans have eagerly awaited.
