Playboi Carti

Jordan Terrell Carter, aka Playboi Carti, is a rap icon shaking up the music scene. Known for his unique voice and style, his impact on trap music, especially the "rage" subgenre, is undeniable.
He first made moves in 2014, signing with Awful Records, but things really took off when he linked up with ASAP Mob’s AWGE and Interscope Records in 2016.

But Carti isn’t just killing it in music. In 2019, he launched his label Opium, signing talents like Ken Carson and Destroy Lonely. He’s also dipped into fashion with his brand Narcissist. And let’s not forget his partnership with Travis Scott for a Nike SNKRS collab.

Carti's wealth has surged to an astounding $9 million with all of his business activities and hit songs. And with his next album on the way, that number’s only going up.

Before Carti was dropping hits, he was chasing hoops. Yep, young Carti had NBA dreams, aiming to make a name for himself on the court. But his basketball dreams were short-lived, as he turned his full attention to music.  

• Under the name Sir Cartier, Carti began his musical career in 2011 and released his first songs on SoundCloud.
• By 2013, he was spreading his music far and wide, even hitting platforms like Newgrounds.
• But the real game-changer came in 2014 when he linked up with producer Ethereal and joined the underground collective Awful Records. 
• In 2015, he met ASAP Bari, who then introduced him to none other than ASAP Rocky. That intro was a total game-changer. He even tagged along with Rocky to Texas, and from there, Carti’s career started to explode.

Growing up in Riverdale, Terrell lived life on his own terms, famously stating in a 2016 interview with Complex, "My ma couldn't tell me shit. Nobody could tell me shit.” This attitude led him down a path of mischief and a disinterest in traditional education. 

• Similar to his musical career, Carti's love life has also been crazy. He had an affair with Blac Chyna, a model, in 2017. 
• In 2018, he caught feelings for Rubi Rose, who shot to fame in the "Bad and Boujee" music video.
• Later in 2018, Carti found himself in a whirlwind romance with Australian rapper Iggy Azalea, whom he met while touring. They made a home together in Buckhead, Atlanta, but split in December 2019. 
• The drama escalated when Iggy revealed that Carti cheated on her and missed their son’s birth. Adding to the drama, the rapper refused to sign the birth certificate.