
Playboi Carti's MUSIC Triumphs as First Platinum Rap Album of 2025 Amid Sold-Out Tour
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Playboi Carti has cemented his dominance in hip-hop this past week as his album MUSIC became the first rap album of 2025 to surpass one million units sold, making it eligible for platinum certification according to Hypebeast and confirmed by chart data. This success highlights MUSIC as Carti's first full-length album in five years, featuring major acts such as Travis Scott, The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar, Jhené Aiko, Skepta, Future, Lil Uzi Vert, Ty Dolla Sign and Young Thug. The album’s achievement is particularly notable for tripling the first-week sales of his previously successful Whole Lotta Red, underscoring a rare situation where his popularity grew during a five-year absence from solo releases according to HotNewHipHop. He announced the drop just two days before release after a series of delays dating back to 2021, making this both a commercial and cultural event.
Carti remains in the public eye as he tours North America, serving as direct support for The Weeknd on the After Hours Til Dawn tour. While fans in Seattle recently saw him join The Weeknd at Lumen Field, border crossing issues prevented Carti from performing at the Vancouver and Edmonton shows, a situation confirmed by Live Nation on Instagram and reported by CTV News. There’s still uncertainty about whether Carti will make his upcoming Toronto appearances at the end of July and early August.
The tour continues in major stadiums including an upcoming performance at Parc Jean-Drapeau in Montreal and a two-night stand at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. To amplify his Philadelphia presence, Carti’s team announced an official afterparty at NOTO Philly on July 31, promising a high-profile night for fans and the city’s nightlife as detailed by Eventbrite.
Musically, Carti’s also contributed to JACKBOYS 2, drawing attention for bringing some of the project’s standout moments even amidst mixed reviews for the overall album, per HotNewHipHop. On social media, @playboicarti and fan-oriented accounts widely celebrated MUSIC’s platinum eligibility, with Instagram and Twitter echoing the milestone.
There has been no major controversy, scandal, or negative press involving Carti this week. Public and media attention has focused on his touring activity, MUSIC’s historic sales, and speculation over upcoming shows and potential future projects. No verified legal issues or personal life developments have surfaced in the last several days.
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