Playboi Carti’s New Mask For “VULTURES 1” Paris Listening Party Draws Slipknot Comparisons

One of the odd things about the rollout for Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s VULTURES rollout has been the theme of wearing masks. Ye is the one leading the charge in all of this as he was first spotted wearing an all-black cover. It featured a see-through area for his eyes and it must have been fairly breathable because of how often he wore it in public. Then, he went full Jason Voorhees with the famous white hockey mask. Playboi Carti is now doing the same as he was seen wearing a mask resembling the iconic heavy metal band Slipknot.

This extravagant piece was worn for the latest VULTURES 1 listening party in Paris this past weekend. Chris Fehn was the member of the band who popularized the “Pinocchio nose” headgear. He is now a former bandmate, but his iconic look still lives on. Plenty of those comparisons were made in the video below as Playboi Carti went with a black leather look compared to Fehn’s silver one.

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Some fans respected the choice, while others made the obvious but still funny jokes to the fictional character. However, a few people were a little annoyed with Carti trying to be something he is not. “Bro thinks his genre is rock,” “Getting more corny by the day,” were just a few of those type of remarks. One person even went as far as to say that he wore that mask because “he lied ab dropping music too much.” That last one is true though, where is Music!?

What are your thoughts on Playboi Carti’s new mask for the Paris listening party for VULTURES 1? Is this the better face covering, why or why not? Do you think Kanye West inspired him to wear masks for the performances? Is the album still in your rotation and if so what songs? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Playboi Carti and VULTURES. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the world of music.

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The Weeknd, Madonna, And Playboi Carti Live The Life In Their Lavish ‘Popular’ Video

If you were playing any Fortnite Festival last weekend, odds are you had seen The Weeknd, Madonna, and Playboi Carti’s new video for “Popular,” as it debuted exclusively on the platform and was available to watch from February 15 to 18. If you’re not a gamer but would still like to see the clip, though, they’ve given the visual a wider release and it’s available on YouTube as of today, February 22.

It’s a video that shows off the high life, as the three artists find themselves performing and flexing in a gorgeous castle environment.

The tune is a relic from the era of The Idol, The Weeknd’s 2023 HBO show that ultimately kicked the bucket after a short and controversial run. The song was intended for The Idol, but while it was initially shared and promoted in association with the show, it ultimately never ended up on any of the show’s soundtrack releases.

The Weeknd previously said of the song, “I’m proud of it. I’m definitely proud of it. Me and Carti had this… I mean, we’ve jammed out before. We’ve had a different version of this song prior. So I’ve had these vocals for a while and I’ve kind of just worked around it, and then kind of kept it in the tuck. But now it felt like it was time. It was time. And it felt right and it felt cohesive with this album that I’m working on right now. Or that I just actually finished. The Idol soundtrack, yeah. And so I’ve been producing the song for a while. And then Madonna, Madge. She’s the ultimate co-sign for this song, for this album, and for this TV show. And you’ll hear more of her in the show as well, too. She is the ultimate pop star.”

Watch the “Popular” video above.

The Weeknd Drops “Popular” Music Video With Madonna & Playboi Carti: Watch

The Weeknd hyped up his HBO show The Idol a lot last year, and while it was by no means perfect, it at least brought us some great music. It’s hard for him to miss in this regard at all, but fans were still shocked when he dropped “Popular” with two very interesting guests as a lead-up to the show. These are rap’s new wave leader Playboi Carti and pop legend Madonna, and fans were bewildered as to how these fusions would come out even if both fit with Abel Tesfaye separately. Regardless of fan expectations, it’s a pop banger, and just a couple of days after its premiere on Fortnite, we now have the official music video for the song on YouTube.

Of course, it’s a very lavish visual treatment that matches well with the shiny cleanliness and pristine production on “Popular.” The Weeknd, Madonna, and Playboi Carti all appear individually at a grand mansion, a high-rise apartment, and a luxury car, respectively. It’s all very clear, crisp, and although simple, it does definitely invoke the aesthetics and mood of the record itself, so it’s a big success in our book. We would’ve loved to have seen the artists interact, though, as XO and Opium have a very strong relationship. Also, it’s wild to think about how the Queen of Pop and King Vamp would match stylistically, both in terms of fashion and general artistry.

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Still, this is adding to a heck of a victory lap run for the 34-year-old right now, one that will probably turn into a full album rollout very soon. He recently broke some more Spotify records and teases his next effort in a vague way. Everyone’s looking forward to see how the Canadian superstar wraps up his current trilogy, and his stage moniker as a whole, it seems. But don’t fear: just because he won’t go by The Weeknd anymore doesn’t mean that he won’t stay in the industry as a creative making great art.

Meanwhile, what did you think of this new “Popular” music video? Considering rumors about an upcoming project, are you looking forward to the “Alone Again” artist making new strides in film as a co-writer? Whatever the case may be, drop your thoughts in the comments section down below. Also, stay up to date on HNHH for the latest news and updates on The Weeknd, Madonna, and Playboi Carti.

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How To Watch The Weeknd, Madonna, And Playboi Carti’s ‘Popular’ Video In ‘Fortnite Festival’

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Last June, The Weeknd had a big moment, linking up with Madonna (and Playboi Carti) on The Idol soundtrack cut “Popular.” The song now has an official video, but you’ll need to head into the world of Fortnite to watch it.

How To Watch The Weeknd, Madonna, And Playboi Carti’s “Popular” Video In Fortnite Festival

The video made its exclusive debut on Fortnite Festival on February 15 at 7 p.m. ET, and is set to play repeatedly until February 18 at 7 p.m. ET. To watch, it’s simple: log into Fortnite on your preferred platform (PlayStation, Switch, PC, etc.) and find the Discover screen. Then, enter the Festival Jam Stage, and there, there will be a dedicated viewing area, featuring a giant screen showing the video. The video is currently not officially available on any other platform, so find more details here.

The Weeknd previously said of the song, “I’m proud of it. I’m definitely proud of it. Me and Carti had this… I mean, we’ve jammed out before. We’ve had a different version of this song prior. So I’ve had these vocals for a while and I’ve kind of just worked around it, and then kind of kept it in the tuck. But now it felt like it was time. It was time. And it felt right and it felt cohesive with this album that I’m working on right now. Or that I just actually finished. The Idol soundtrack, yeah. And so I’ve been producing the song for a while. And then Madonna, Madge. She’s the ultimate co-sign for this song, for this album, and for this TV show. And you’ll hear more of her in the show as well, too. She is the ultimate pop star.”

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Adin Ross Teases Playboi Carti Reunion Stream… Again

Adin Ross has had a streak of bad luck as of late when it comes to his Kick livestreams with rappers, one that might see brighter days ahead. Moreover, the most notable of these recent instances is his contentious and frankly tough to watch gambling stream with 21 Savage. In it, the rapper apparently played with marked cards, which Ross noticed halfway through and led to an awkward moment where 21 questioned how this happened in the first place. Since then, apparently everything’s resolved and they were able to even their mismatched bets, but the Florida native faces some other challenges for his platform.

Furthermore, Playboi Carti agreed to stream with him after the Grammys, but only showed up for ten minutes due to alleged discrepancies over payment. It was a pretty disappointing moment not just for Adin Ross fans, but for vamps who were looking forward to a more fleshed-out media appearance from their king. Alas, he mostly just stood around in the dark, and we honestly don’t know what else fans might’ve expected from it. Overall, it caused a lot of clowning online for both parties, and it puts into question what their true motives, expectations, and goals are with this link-up.

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Adin Ross Teases Playboi Carti Stream Part Two: Watch

However, Adin Ross returned to stream this week, and once again teased that a part two to the Playboi Carti collaboration would come soon. “Carti part two, me and Carti texted that,” he claimed to his viewers. “Guys, Ye is doing a bunch of events right now. I’m pretty sure after the album comes out and stuff -– ’cause Carti obviously has to attend to that s**t, right? I’m pretty sure. A bunch of artists are gonna probably go to his event. So y’all gotta understand, after that, Carti part two. He texted me today. I was like, ‘Yo, bro, we gotta make this s**t right for the vamps, for my community, for everyone, the world.’ He’s like, ‘It’s all love, bro, I swear. Let’s do it, let’s lock in.’ He’s texting back and telling me he wants to do it and run it.

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“I’m following up with Carti every day,” he added. “So if it doesn’t happen, it’s not gonna fall on me, it’s gonna fall on Carti. I’m following up with him every single day. To make sure that it doesn’t go back on me, yeah, I’m gonna be releasing all the proof. I don’t want the vamps against the AR loyals, we’re already like this! *crosses fingers* I follow up with him every day, every f***ing day. No, I’m trying to give the fans what they want, bro. Carti’s fans what they want. I got a list of questions I’m gonna ask him and everything.” For more on Playboi Carti and Adin Ross, stay logged into HNHH.

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Joe Budden Was Disgusted By Travis Scott And Playboi Carti’s 2024 Grammys Performance: ‘Get The F*ck Off The Stage’

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Travis Scott’s Utopia — Circus Maximus Tour recently wrapped after months of generating headlines, including the fact that he performed “FE!N” 10 times in a row. Scott explained during a December appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon that he chose to repeatedly run through the song because “I have, like, the best fans in the world, and I go off the energy they give me, and they were wild that night, and so I just got even wilder.”

Meanwhile, Joe Budden hates it.

Scott performed “FE!N” with Playboi Carti, the featured artist on the Utopia track, during the 2024 Grammys last Sunday, February 4, and Budden was less than impressed.

“What the f*ck is Travis and his man doing up here?” Budden said in a clip making the rounds on X (formerly Twitter). “You two bozos, get the f*ck off the stage when n****s got beautiful women and tuxedos on, honestly. You up there smashing sh*t.”

Budden added, “All that sh*t look different when it ain’t a thousand little white kids jumping up and down. Ay, when there are grown people here, all that, ‘Fein! Fein! Fein!’ That’s what you wanted to win over Killer Mike?” (Scott’s Utopia was nominated for Best Rap Album, which Killer Mike won for Michael.)

Budden called Scott “stupid” before continuing to mockingly imitate Scott’s performance. And just when you think it couldn’t get any more brutal, Budden brought Carti into the criticism.

“And then you bring your man out,” he said. “This is how I knew I was in the f*cking matrix. You bring your man out, Playboi Carti, the crowd just stares silent. Playboi Carti looked confused. Like, ‘Y’all don’t know who I am?’ No, n***a! You got a f*cking mask on! Who the f*ck are you under there? You are not at South By Southwest [SXSW] anymore. We can’t recognize you bozos by the stocking mask you’re wearing. I hate these n****s, man. All of ’em!”

But it wasn’t all hate. Budden added, “I love that song, but not when the tuxedos are out. Take that sh*t to the dirty Coachella grass, n****.”

Watch the clip below.

Playboi Carti’s New Album ‘Music’: Here Are All The New Updates To Know Including The Release Date, Tracklist & More Info

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Playboi Carti fans have been seriously waiting to hear what he has in store, given the rapper has been teasing a Music album. This would follow his last record, Whole Lotta Red, which dropped back in 2020 — nearly four years ago now.

Here’s what fans should know, including any new updates, about Carti’s new album.

Release Date

Playboi Carti’s Music does not have a confirmed release date. The closest confirmation came from DJ Akademiks last month, where he said it would drop in January — giving only a few more days if Carti has a surprise drop in store.

Tracklist

The tracklist for the album has yet to be announced.

Singles

Playboi Carti previously dropped a few songs, including “2024,” “Different Day,” “H00dByAir,” and his Travis Scott collaboration, “Backr00ms.” However, these were released exclusively on YouTube, and it’s still unclear if they will make the tracklist for Music.

Features

Outside of the previously-mentioned Travis Scott feature on “Backr00ms,” which may or may not be on the album, no other actual features for Music have been confirmed.

Artwork

Right now, the artwork for music is still TBA.

Tour

Playboi Carti is scheduled to play a handful of shows across North America next month, according to Ticketmaster, but a full tour for Music has not been announced — and the previous Antagonist Tour dates have been delayed.

Kanye West’s Dentist Shuts Down Rumors Of The Rapper Having His Teeth Removed

Earlier this week, an Instagram post made by Playboi Carti set off a firestorm of rumors online. The picture was a trio of texts between him and Kanye West that focuses on some new mouth jewelry West was sporting. He shared a picture of a shiny new grill which prominently displays a pair of fangs. Because very little explanation was given, fans jumped to all kinds of conclusions about the new look. One of which was that West had for some reason had all his teeth removed and replaced with the new grill. The rumor was tweeted by numerous high-profile fan accounts for the rapper but as of today, it’s been debunked.

That news came directly from the dentist who worked on the expensive new piece. The fangs are reportedly made of titanium and West reportedly spent a staggering $850k on them. “Ye was a pleasure to work with every step of the process,” Dr. Thomas Connelly who worked on the new mouthpiece said in a statement. “His vision for designing unique art transcends the dental progression. The marriage of his vision with dental science has created a new look that is epic.” It’s unclear what specifically led West to the new piece, but now fans know that it wasn’t inserted in place of his teeth, simply over top of them.

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Kanye West Didn’t Have His Teeth Removed

Kanye West fans are highly anticipating the rapper’s new album, though it’s unclear when they’re going to get it. West announced a collaborative effort with Ty Dolla $ign called Vultures back in December but it’s yet to be released. An early version of the project was leaked online which may have something to do with its delay.

The album has gone through numerous release dates so far. Most recently it had both of its January release dates wiped and was pushed back to February 9th. What do you think of Kanye West’s new $850k grill which includes fangs? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Kanye West Recording Music Video For Ty Dolla $ign & Playboi Carti Song: Watch

Kanye West’s Vultures with Ty Dolla $ign might not ever come out, but they sure are trying to keep the train rolling. Hopefully we’re wrong about that just to see what the hype is about, and it looks like they might actually drop something soon. Moreover, new footage emerged of the two of them filming a music video outside of Wet in Las Vegas, seemingly for the Playboi Carti-assisted track rumored for their project, “F**k Sumn.” Of course, it’s entirely possible that this is for something else entirely, or that they might scrap it and come through with something else. But it’s exciting to at least see that this rollout isn’t over yet, for better or worse.

Furthermore, fans are skeptical from both a project quality perspective and a more socially aware one. Kanye West, Vultures, and the songs we’ve heard from it so far are topics that will spark a political debate even among the most civically disinterested music fans. It’s also the backdrop for a couple of different beefs allegedly brewing for the Chicago rapper, although these are all rumors. There’s his allegedly leaked text messages with Pusha T, as well as a recent rant that JPEGMAFIA went on about his “idol.”

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Kanye West’s Vultures With Ty Dolla $ign Seemingly Getting A Music Video Soon: Watch

Regardless of all that, we know that the 46-year-old has never shied away from conflict; rather, he welcomes and prompts it. Still, at least it seems like his rift with Kid Cudi is healing up these days, although we’re unsure of where exactly it’s at. All this is to say that there’s so much we could be focusing on right now that has little to do with Kanye West, Vultures, or Ty Dolla $ign as much as it does the controversy behind all of them. Those are important conversations to have, but as listeners detached from the situation, the music is what we will truly feel equipped to comment on.

Meanwhile, it’s clear that this new era isn’t really affecting the Yeezy mogul’s previous work too much. For one, his 2016 album The Life Of Pablo re-entered the Billboard 200 chart, and he recently received four new platinum certifications. At least we’ll always have the old Ye. For more news on Kanye West, Vultures, and Ty Dolla $ign, come back to HNHH.

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Playboi Carti’s Arrest Gets Reactions From Benji Blue Bills & Bear1Boss

Footage recently surfaced online of Playboi Carti’s arrest for speeding in 2022, and fans and fellow rappers alike had no shortage of reactions. Of course, since this was old footage, many took it much more lightly than if it had popped up around the traffic stop’s date. Still, many folks decided to clown his situation or speak negatively on it, including one Benji Blue Bills during a recent Instagram Live session. Specifically, he decided to take aim at the Opium boss’ attempts to get out of the arrest, and blasted this as bizarre movement from him. They have some issues to work out among themselves, so this is probably just an extension of that tension.

“These n***as trying to suck d**k in the police car,” Benji Blue Bills expressed with a laugh, who recently “reacted” to Playboi Carti’s diss against him. “Aye, man, these n***as trying to suck d**k not to go to jail. ‘Officer, is there anything I can do to not go to jail? Anything? You sure there ain’t nothing?’ Face a**. Them n***as say, ‘Jail? Jail?!’ Come on, bruh. Ain’t no gangster moving like that, man. These n***as be fool, man. ‘Officer, is there anything I can do to not go to jail?’ Man, you was speeding, you wasn’t even doing s**t. You was speeding!”

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Benji Reacts To Playboi Carti’s Arrest Footage: Watch

Elswhere, rapper Bear1Boss recently revealed, as the new footage showed, that he actually met Playboi Carti at the same jail he was getting booked at. Furthermore, you can see his excited reaction in the clip below while the Atlanta rage pioneer stands silently and stoically. “I was locked up with Carti he said Dnt tell nobody wtf did that do for me [crying-laughing emoji],” the KEY! collaborator tweeted once this body-cam footage sprouted up online. It must be quite the bizarre experience to meet one of your favorite rappers in the slammer.

Bear1Boss Meets Carti In Prison: Watch

Meanwhile, this might go under many fans’ radar given all the hype around the “King Vamp” MC’s next album. That will take precedent over a lot of this drama, especially since it resurfaced from over a year ago. We’ll see if more details emerge about this, but we’re much more interested in release updates from him. On that note, come back to HNHH for more news and the latest updates on Playboi Carti. 

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