Playboi Carti has made a splash with his first solo single in four years, “All Red,” but the excitement quickly turned to disappointment among his fans. The Atlanta rapper, who had been building anticipation for his birthday on September 12th, teased a big reveal that led fans to believe his long-awaited third studio album, MUSIC, would be dropping soon.
In recent weeks, Carti had ramped up his social media presence with cryptic posts and hints, leading many to expect a big album announcement. Fans were eager and hopeful as the date approached, believing that Carti was finally ready to deliver new music.
Instead of the album, Carti revealed a new venture: a series of box sets available for pre-order. These box sets come with various pieces of merchandise but offered no specifics on the album release date. The only clue provided was a vague promise on Carti’s website: “Album release date to be announced. Digital album will …