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Jacques Bermon Webster II (born April 30, 1991), known professionally as Travis Scott (formerly stylized as Travi$ Scott), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Scott has had five number-one hits on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart, along with a total of over one hundred charting songs. In addition to ten Grammy Award nominations, he has won a Latin Grammy Award, Billboard Music Award, MTV Video Music Award, and several BET Hip Hop Awards. Scott is known for his dynamic live performances, eclectic musical style and fashion, while taking influences from artists including Kanye West and Kid Cudi.

Jordan Timothy Jenks (born September 19, 1993), known professionally as Pi'erre Bourne ( pee-AIR BORN), is an American record producer, rapper, singer, songwriter, and audio engineer. He is known for producing the 2017 singles "Magnolia" for Playboi Carti and "Gummo" for 6ix9ine, both of which entered the top 30 of the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. He has worked extensively with artists including Playboi Carti, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Yachty, Young Thug, Juice Wrld, Young Nudy, Trippie Redd, Kanye West, Drake, Nav, Duwap Kaine, and 21 Savage.

Symere Bysil Woods ( sy-MEER BY-səl; born July 31, 1994 or 1995), known professionally as Lil Uzi Vert, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. Known for their eclectic fashion style and genre-blending music, they are considered an influential figure in contemporary hip-hop. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, they gained initial recognition following the release of the commercial mixtape Luv Is Rage (2015), which led to a recording contract with Atlantic Records, to whom they signed under DJ Drama's Generation Now imprint. Lil Uzi Vert attracted mainstream attention following the release of their 2016 debut single "Money Longer".

Jordan Terrell Carter (born September 13, 1995, or 1996), known professionally as Playboi Carti, is an American rapper. Known for his eccentric vocal style and fashion, he is considered an influential figure in modern hip-hop and a pioneer of the rage microgenre. His music has been characterized as atmospheric and avant-garde, often marked by unconventional vocal techniques such as his "baby voice", with critics highlighting his focus on mood and persona over traditional lyricism. Aside from his recording career, Carter founded the record label and rap collective Opium in 2019, which has signed artists including Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely, HXG, and fellow ASAP Mob member ASAP Nast.

Jeffery Lamar Williams II, known professionally as Young Thug, is an American rapper and songwriter. Known for his eccentric vocal style and fashion, he is considered an influential figure in modern hip-hop and trap music, and a popularizer of the mumble rap microgenre. Williams began his musical career in 2011, releasing a series of mixtapes beginning with I Came from Nothing. In 2013, he signed with fellow Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane's 1017 Records and gained further attention and praise for his debut mixtape with the label, 1017 Thug, released in February of that year.

Playboi Carti is the debut commercial mixtape by American rapper Playboi Carti, released on April 14, 2017, through AWGE and Interscope Records. The mixtape was primarily produced by Pi'erre Bourne, with additional contributions from Harry Fraud, Southside, Hit-Boy, and Jake One. Rooted in minimalism, Playboi Carti is a trap and cloud rap mixtape characterized by atmospheric production, repetitive flows, and ad-lib–driven performances. Its sound incorporates hazy melodies and bass-heavy percussion, emphasizing mood and rhythm over lyrical density. The mixtape features guest appearances from ASAP Rocky, Lil Uzi Vert, and Leven Kali.

"Magnolia" is a song by the American rapper Playboi Carti. It was released by AWGE and Interscope Records on April 14, 2017 as the third single from his debut commercial mixtape, Playboi Carti (2017). It was written, performed, and mixed by Carter alongside American record producer Pi'erre Bourne. It is characterized by a mixture of a New Orleans bounce beat and sounds, including booming grooves and rattling low-end bass. "Magnolia" was met with positive reviews from critics, and was considered one of the best songs of the year by Pitchfork, Billboard, and The Fader.

Die Lit is the debut studio album by the American rapper Playboi Carti. It was surprise-released on May 11, 2018, through AWGE and Interscope Records. Carti recorded the album in his hometown of Atlanta between December 2017 and March 2018, months after the release of his debut mixtape Playboi Carti (2017). Produced primarily by Pi'erre Bourne, Die Lit is a trap and mumble rap album incorporating elements of cloud rap, characterized by fragmented production driven by synthesizers and 808 drums and ad-lib heavy delivery emphasizing mood and feeling over lyrical complexity. Its lyrical themes include hedonism, drugs, wealth, sex, relationships, and women. Guest appearances include Skepta, Travis Scott, Lil Uzi Vert, Bourne, Nicki Minaj, Bryson Tiller, Chief Keef, Gunna, Red Coldhearted, Young Thug, and Young Nudy.

"Shoota" is a song by American rapper Playboi Carti, featuring fellow American rapper Lil Uzi Vert. It was released through AWGE and Interscope Records as the sixth track from Carti's debut studio album, Die Lit, on May 11, 2018. The song was written by Playboi Carti and Lil Uzi Vert, alongside producer Maaly Raw.

Kenyatta Lee Bettis Frazier Jr., known professionally as Ken Carson, is an American rapper and record producer from Atlanta, Georgia. Carson initially gained attention for his SoundCloud releases and collaborations with fellow Atlanta rapper Destroy Lonely. In 2019, Carson signed with Playboi Carti's record label Opium, an imprint of Interscope Records, to release his debut studio album, Project X (2021).

Whole Lotta Red is the second studio album by the American rapper Playboi Carti. It was released on December 25, 2020, through AWGE and Interscope Records. It was primarily produced by F1lthy and Art Dealer, with contributions from Pi'erre Bourne, Maaly Raw, Lil 88, Jasper Harris, Ojivolta, and Wheezy, while Kanye West and Matthew Williams served as executive producers. Diverging from the melodic trap style of Playboi Carti (2017) and Die Lit (2018), Whole Lotta Red is an experimental hip-hop, rage, and trap album that incorporates punk and electronic influences. Its lyrical themes include guns, wealth, and hedonism. Music critics highlighted its loose structure and frenetic pace; several songs abandon traditional verse-chorus structures in favor of chants or ad-libbing with an emphasis on atmosphere over narrative. The album features a dark, vampire-themed tone in which Carti adopts the persona of a vampire rock star, and its abrasive sound drew comparisons to West's Yeezus (2013). Guest appearances include West, Kid Cudi, and Future.

"Sky" is a song by American rapper Playboi Carti. It was released through AWGE and Interscope Records as the nineteenth track from Carti's second studio album, Whole Lotta Red, on December 25, 2020. The song was written by Playboi Carti, alongside producer Art Dealer. The track peaked at number four on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.

"Stop Breathing" is a song by American rapper Roddy Ricch, released on September 30, 2022, as the lead single from his third mixtape Feed Tha Streets III (2022). The song serves as his first solo single in more than a year. It was produced by Turbo, JetsonMade, Pooh Beatz, and Shottie.

Music is the third studio album by American rapper Playboi Carti. It was released on March 14, 2025, through AWGE and Interscope Records. A trap album, it marks a stylistic shift from the "baby voice" vocal approach of Carti's previous studio album, Whole Lotta Red (2020), toward a deeper and raspier delivery.