Despite reports that SZA and Kanye West appear on Playboi Carti's blockbuster new album 'Music,' a rep confirms they do not. The singer is

The embattled rapper produced Carti's "Backdoor" featuring the "Not Like Us" artist on I Am Music.

Playboi Carti released his highly anticipated third studio album, titled Music, on Friday. The project features 30 songs and collaborations with top artists in the industry. The album was released after months — if not years — of speculation from fans.

Despite rumors, Playboi Carti confirms Kanye West and SZA are not featured on his album Music, clearing up confusion.

Playboi Carti‘s new album is off to a strong start on streaming platforms. Following its release on Friday (March 14), the Atlanta rapper's long-awaited third studio album, MUSIC, became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day in 2025 so far.

With features from Future, Lil Uzi Vert, and, perhaps most notably, Kendrick Lamar, the album is a major statement for Carti, who has long commanded the adoration of hip-hop’s younger generation. With Music, He is cementing his position as one of the biggest names in the genre. Here are five takeaways from Playboi Carti’s new album Music .

Kanye West criticizes Kendrick Lamar’s features on Playboi Carti’s album, despite producing one of the tracks.

Kanye West, who is not on Carti’s album despite their collaborative history, had some thoughts about Lamar popping up on the project. Mere hours after the album arrived, West tweeted, “I DONT LIKE KENDRICK LAMARS MUSIC. HE RAPS VERY GOOD BUT I DIDNT NEED TO HEAR HIM ON CARTI ALBUM.”

Whole Lotta Red album landed on Christmas Day in 2020, Playboi Carti finally released his much-delayed and highly anticipated I Am Music album on Friday (March 14). I Am Music hit streaming services in the morning with the Atlanta rapper sending out a tweet around 7:30 am ET with Spotify link attached after yet another postponement,