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17-03-2025
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Playboi Carti Gifts Kai Cenat And Dabo His YVL Chain During Rolling Loud LA Performance
Playboi Carti is on top of the world between releasing his new album Music this past weekend and being the closing headliner for Rolling Loud LA. The Atlanta rapper continued the good vibes by gifting his YVL chain to Kai Cenat and Dabo mid-performance. YVL stands for 'Young Vamp Life,' which is a major part of Carti's persona and aesthetic. Thus, parting ways with that chain was a big deal for him but it was an even bigger deal for Cenat, who live-streamed the Sunday evening performance (March 16) on Twitch. He and Dabo were enthused at the surprise gift and shared a photo opp wearing it on social media after the set. Carti's Rolling Loud performance included guest appearances by The Weeknd, Nav, and more. The popular streamer also got to go out on stage and showed himself meeting all of the rappers on his stream. At a few points during his broadcast, the audio could barely be heard due to the bass and the roar of the crowd. Check out Cenat's experience watching Playboi Carti below. Playboi Carti released Music this past Friday (March 14), closing off a nearly five-year gap since his last album Whole Lotta Red. Fans impatiently awaited this new LP, clinging to every leak, YouTube exclusive release, Instagram post, or feature that Carti did in the meantime. He seemingly did not disappoint, as Music ended up being a 30-song album featuring Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, Travis Scott, Future, Lil Uzi Vert, Young Thug, Skepta, Jhene Aiko, and Ty Dolla $ign. This comes just over a month after the enigmatic artist joined The Weeknd to perform 'Timeless' at the Grammys. It was the Canadian artist's proper return to the long-running award show after years of boycotting them for not properly recognizing his music, making it a huge moment for both artists. The Weeknd and Carti have collaborated numerous times over the last few years, starting with 'Popular' in 2023 from The Idol soundtrack. Their September 2024 track 'Timeless' debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and now they have 'Rather Lie' from Music. Check out the 'Timeless' music video below. More from Kendrick Lamar Takes Shot At A$AP Relli On Playboi Carti Track "GOOD CREDIT" Playboi Carti Finally Confirms 'I Am Music' Release Date Kevin Hart Reveals Advice He Gave To Kai Cenat, Druski To Ensure Their Success In Entertainment
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Express Tribune
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Playboi Carti gifts 'YVL' chain to Kai Cenat and Dabo during Rolling Loud performance
Playboi Carti turned heads and lit up livestreams during his headlining set at Rolling Loud Los Angeles on Sunday (March 16), when he handed influencers Kai Cenat and Dabo his custom 'YVL' chain onstage. The moment went viral almost instantly, with Kai and Dabo reacting wildly, showing off the chain backstage and posting photos online. Carti's 'YVL' piece—representing his 'Young Vamp Life' persona—is more than just flashy jewelry. It's a gothic symbol of the artist's mysterious, vampiric aesthetic that echoes through his music and fashion. PLAYBOI CARTI JUST GAVE DABO AND KAI CENAT HIS YVL CHAIN 😭🔥 — Kurrco (@Kurrco) March 17, 2025 The performance came on the heels of Carti's latest album, I Am Music, which critics are already calling one of the most daring hip-hop releases of the year. Featuring 30 genre-defying tracks and collaborations with stars like Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, and Travis Scott, the project embraces Carti's self-made mythology. The track 'Y0UNG VAMP L0VE' makes a direct nod to his 'Young Vamp Life' mantra, and the gifting of the chain symbolically extends that legacy. 'Musically, I Am Music pushes boundaries,' the article notes, with Carti blending classic Atlanta rap with industrial synths, electropop textures, and unorthodox song structures. Guest spots from Lil Uzi Vert and Kendrick Lamar only add to its depth. Critics have praised the album's ambition, calling it 'a sound that defies easy categorization' and proof that Carti is 'rewriting the rules.' With his latest era in full swing, Carti is not only embracing his evolution—he's handing the next generation a piece of it.
