After more than four years, Playboi Carti is finally set to release his highly anticipated album, "I AM MUSIC," on March 14, 2025, at 3 AM EST. Fans have eagerly awaited this moment since the rapper's previous project, "Whole Lotta Red," was released way back in 2020. Following multiple delays and speculations surrounding the new album, excitement is palpable among his followers as the countdown to release day begins.
The announcement of "I AM MUSIC" came after Playboi Carti unexpectedly canceled his "Narcassist" tour with his label, Opium. Fans initially heard whispers of the album's release late last year, but it wasn't until March 2025 when things really began heating up. With promotional billboards bearing the album’s title appearing across the country, Playboi Carti's confidence seemed to be returning after too many previous postponements.
Despite this, the release hasn't been without problems. Rumors had circulated about the album dropping at midnight, but when the clock struck twelve on March 14, disappointment swept over fans as they were left waiting. At 12:01 AM, Carti swiftly tried to manage the mounting backlash by announcing via social media the album would instead be dropping at midnight PST.
That announcement ignited mixed reactions. Many fans flooded social media expressing their frustration, with one user tweeting, "PLAYBOI CARTI HATES EMPLOYED PEOPLE BECAUSE WHO STAYING UP WAITING FOR 'I AM MUSIC' UNTIL 12 PST?" Another user echoed the disappointment, stating, "I’ve never seen an artist be so consistent with how badly he treats his fans." The fact remains: the postponements have left many scratching their heads and questioning whether the album would even see the light of day.
Yet, the hype doesn't end there. While prepping for the drop of "I AM MUSIC," DJ Akademiks recently claimed on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) about Carti's intentions of releasing another album sometime after the first drops. During one of his live sessions, Carti teased, "After I drop this b*tch, I'm ready to drop again," sparking speculation among fans about the substance of future projects.
With collaborations from big names such as Travis Scott and Young Thug, along with features from The Weeknd, Playboi Carti’s fans have original reasons to be excited. The rapper's album is rumored to showcase impressive production from industry heavyweights like Ye, Metro Boomin, and Mike Dean, leading some to believe this could be his strong return to music.
On social media, comments are aplenty as fans grapple with their skepticism and enthusiasm. A strong sentiment circulating is echoed by one user who lamented, "This feels like copium atp. Until I see 'I am music has released' he’s just trolled the whole industry as usual." This expression of doubt illuminates just how wary some fans are after multiple false alarms and delays.
Despite the waves of Pessimism swirling around the release, many fans remain hopeful. A common phrase floating around is, "Let’s just be glad we’re getting one. Anything else we get after will be a blessing." Their patience is put to the test, and it remains to be seen whether Carti will truly deliver at 3 AM EST on the anticipated release day.
With just hours to go, the excitement and anxiety continue to build as fans wait for "I AM MUSIC". It’s been 1,539 days since his last album, and this milestone project threatens to cement his return. Carti’s history of teasing his audience leaves many wondering whether or not they should prepare to rejoice or mourn when the clock chimes three. Only time will tell if "I AM MUSIC" will meet expectations or be another example of the pitfalls often encountered with anticipation for long-awaited hip hop albums.
For now, fans can do little else but refresh their feeds and cross their fingers for Carti to deliver on his promise to finally release the music they've longed for.