In the whirlwind world of hip-hop, there’s one name echoing louder than a bass drop in a club: Playboi Carti. Fans are practically on the edge of their seats, and honestly, who could blame them? His new album, I AM MUSIC, has been teasing its arrival like a celebrity dodging a paparazzo, and let’s just say the anticipation is off the charts! It’s wild that, in an era where music can drop at the push of a button, we’re still left longing for what feels like a mixtape from ancient history. Supporters of Carti are fiercely loyal, almost to a fault, even as they find themselves grappling with the inconsistencies of his rollout strategy. But don’t let the mounting impatience fool you; the fervor surrounding Carti is like a flame that refuses to go out, and truth be told, there’s a fascinating twist to this saga. Enter Kai Cenat—a streaming sensation and self-proclaimed Carti superfan—who recently made headlines by pleading for the album on national television. Is this the moment Carti finally takes heed? Probably, or at least one can hope while clutching their smartphones in eager anticipation. Let’s break down what’s swirling around this long-awaited release and dive into the vibrant tapestry of fandom, urgency, and that hint of chaos that defines Carti’s world.
At this point, we don’t need to tell you that fans want Playboi Carti to drop I AM MUSIC. His upcoming third album, despite all of its delays, remains one of the most anticipated tapes in recent memory. His supporters are some of the most protective in music, and even when he’s failed to really make any progress, they have continued to have his back. But some are having a harder and harder time defending his supposed unwillingness to commit to this rollout. However, even with folks growing restless, don’t think for one second the hype is ever going to die out entirely.
The live streaming community is ready for I AM MUSIC, especially Kai Cenat. He voiced his great desire for the project while on the red carpet at the GRAMMYs this past weekend. Speaking with a reporter from Access Hollywood, he was asked, “What is music missing in 2025?” After pondering for a moment, Kai concluded that it was the Die Lit creator’s next body of work. “You know who we missin? The Playboi Carti album, he needs to drop. For real. Carti gotta drop I know Carti going to see this. Carti just drop. I’m on national TV, drop gang, you feel what I’m saying.”
He concluded, “In my world, a lot of people need that, so we need to make sure that happens.” Fans have been chanting this for months on top of years, but these requests have seemingly fallen on deaf ears. But with Kai Cenat being as urgent (and big) as he is, it seems Carti is finally listening. Per AllHipHop, the Atlanta rapper reposted the Bronx native’s interview clip on his IG Story.
He paired that with a caption that suggests he’s more ready than ever to get this tape out. “REALEST VIDEO I SEEN IN 2025, he began. “BX YAL GOT 1 WIT KAI. DIS VIDEO MIGHT BE DA ONE TO DO IT.” At the end of the day though, let’s keep it real. Most aren’t going to take this seriously until they see I AM MUSIC on their devices. What is interesting here though is that how much supposed influence streamers and Kai have over the music world right now.