Playboi Carti is under fire after releasing a new snippet that fans are calling a blatant imitation of Yeat’s style. As anticipation builds for his long-awaited third album, “I AM MUSIC,” the rapper’s latest offering has left listeners feeling more frustrated than excited.
Carti has a history of keeping his fanbase in suspense, with five years passing since his last official album release and no clear timeline for the upcoming project. In a move seemingly intended to quell mounting impatience, he shared a snippet that featured a notably different sound characterized by hard-hitting drums and a guttural vocal delivery. However, instead of praise, the snippet has sparked a wave of unflattering comparisons to Yeat, with fans taking to social media to voice their disappointment.
Comments flooded in, with one fan lamenting, “Went from generational snippets like ‘Cancun’ to 2093 Yeat impressions.” Many were quick to point out the irony of Carti’s fanbase having once trolled Yeat for similar stylistic choices, only to see their idol adopt a comparable sound. The consensus among fans appears to be that Carti is struggling to innovate as he prepares to release “I AM MUSIC,” instead leaning on a sound that has already been successfully explored by another artist.
This isn’t the first time Carti has faced accusations of borrowing from his contemporaries. His previous single, “All Red,” was criticized for sounding too much like a Future track, leading listeners to question his originality. While Carti is undeniably talented and capable of adapting different musical aesthetics, the blatant mimicking has left many fans feeling frustrated and confused.
The backlash isn’t limited to fans either. DJ Akademiks recently shared insights from Carti’s record label, which is reportedly losing patience with the artist’s drawn-out release strategy. “I talked to Carti’s label, they confused bruh,” Akademiks stated. The label issued a pre-order link for “I AM MUSIC” back in September, and if the album doesn’t drop by March, they may have to refund fans—an outcome that could further sour the relationship between Carti and his supporters.
As the anticipation for “I AM MUSIC” continues to build, fans are left wondering if Playboi Carti can reclaim their trust and deliver a project that truly reflects his artistry, rather than echoing the sounds of others. The clock is ticking, and the stakes have never been higher for the rapper.
