Die Lit
"Playboi Carti’s Neon-Charged Descent Into Chaos"
"Playboi Carti’s Neon-Charged Descent Into Chaos"
Unleashed May 11 2018 via AWGE and Interscope Records, Playboi Carti’s Die Lit, a 19 track 57 minute trap odyssey, stormed to No. 3 on the Billboard 200 with 61000 equivalent album units in its first week per Billboard. By April 29 2025, it boasts 1.8 billion streams on Spotify and a Platinum certification from the RIAA, its neon green chaos still sparking TikTok.
Guided by Pi’erre Bourne, with Don Cannon and Maaly Raw, Die Lit was forged at Quality Control Studios in Atlanta and Means Street in LA. It weaves trap with cloud rap, flaunting video game inspired synths. “Long Time (Intro)” glows celestial, “R.I.P.” thumps with 808s, and “Shoota”’s triumphant pianos craft a neon green sonic haze for 2018.
Its cover, a grainy shot of Carti stage diving, screams hedonism and rebellion. “R.I.P.” snarls “Fuck that mumblin’ shit,” torching rap norms, while “Lean 4 Real” brags “I got lots of cash,” oozing excess. “Fell In Luv” softens with “I fell in love,” a rare flicker of heart in the neon green chaos ruling TikTok in 2025.
Die Lit sparkles with Lil Uzi Vert on “Shoota”, spitting “She wanna fuck with Carti,” Skepta on “Lean 4 Real” with grime laced “I got lots of cash,” and Chief Keef on “Mileage” with drill fueled “What’s good?” Young Thug, Travis Scott, and Nicki Minaj amplify Carti’s neon green vision in 2018.
“Long Time (Intro)” Its celestial synths and “Shoota”’s catchy Lil Uzi Vert hooks hit No. 46 on the Hot 100, a neon green gateway to Carti’s trap world per Billboard.
“R.I.P.” Its heavy 808s and “Lean 4 Real”’s Skepta grit plunge into the neon green chaos, fan staples per Spotify data in 2025.
“Fell In Luv” with Bryson Tiller and “Mileage” with Chief Keef weave melodic and drill vibes, neon green treasures for deep listeners.
“Long Time (Intro)” Its iconic neon green opening fuels TikTok trends in 2025, a fan favorite per Spotify streaming data.
Carti’s Playboi Carti (2017, No. 12, 28000 units, 3x Platinum, Billboard/RIAA) set the stage with “Magnolia” (No. 29 on the Hot 100). Die Lit (2018, No. 3, 61000 units, Platinum) sharpened melodic trap, paving the way for Whole Lotta Red’s punk trap leap (2020, No. 1).
Pitchfork gave Die Lit an 8.5/10, lauding its “infectious sugar high.” By April 29 2025, its Platinum status and 1.8 billion Spotify streams cement its trap and rage influence, shaping artists like Ken Carson and Destroy Lonely, with TikTok keeping its neon green fire alive.
As of April 29 2025, Die Lit has no major award nominations, such as Grammys, per Billboard and RIAA records.
| Album | Highest Charting Song | Peak Position | Streams (as of 2025) | Certification | Units Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Playboi Carti | “Magnolia” | 29 | 1.2B | 3x Platinum | 1.2M+ |
| Die Lit | “Shoota” | 46 | 1.8B | Platinum | 1.3M+ |
| Album | Certification | Units (Millions) |
|---|---|---|
| Playboi Carti | 3x Platinum | 3.0 |
| Die Lit | Platinum | 1.0 |
Data from Billboard, RIAA, Spotify, and Pitchfork, verified as of April 29 2025.