Rumors have been circulating that Playboi Carti and YoungBoy Never Broke Again are collaborating on a project, fueled by YoungBoy being spotted wearing a chain featuring Carti’s Opium label moniker. Fans from both artists’ fanbases began speculating about a potential joint effort after Carti reposted a picture of YoungBoy wearing the Opium chain while promoting his own merchandise. Although these rumors have not been confirmed, jewelry designer Wafi Amin Lalani further fueled the speculation by posting on his Instagram jewelry account, @jewelryunlimited, that the Opium chain was gifted to YoungBoy and hinted at a joint album being in the works.
YoungBoy Never Broke Again has shown admiration for Playboi Carti’s unique style in the past, with YoungBoy incorporating gothic-style makeup into his music videos, reminiscent of Carti’s aesthetic. In a Clubhouse conversation in 2021, YoungBoy expressed that wearing makeup in a similar fashion made him feel comfortable. This further highlights the influence and inspiration that YoungBoy draws from Carti’s artistic expression.
Playboi Carti’s album “A Whole Lotta Red” achieved great success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in 2020. The album featured notable collaborations with artists like Future, Kanye West, and Kid Cudi. YoungBoy Never Broke Again, on the other hand, recently released his project “Richest Opp” on May 12, which debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200. Both artists have a strong following and continue to make waves in the music industry with their respective releases.