After months of speculation, Playboi Carti has finally acknowledged a fan’s plea for his long-awaited album, I Am Music. When a fan commented, “Bro, we get it u trim just drop the album already,” Carti gave a rare and direct response: “FASHO [100 emoji].” This seemingly casual reply all but confirms that I Am Music will arrive in 2025.
A Long-Awaited Release
Fans have been waiting for I Am Music since Carti first teased the project at Rolling Loud, hinting at a late 2024 release. However, the album never materialized, leaving his audience in suspense. This delay only added to the rapper’s reputation for cryptic marketing and unpredictability, keeping fans locked in on every move.
Carti’s I Am Music campaign began on December 7, 2023, with an Instagram story featuring the simple but bold declaration: “I am music.” The post immediately drew attention, with Pharrell Williams responding, “Prepare.” The next day, Carti released “Different Day” via the Opium Instagram account, complete with a music video—but the track never made it to streaming platforms, further fueling speculation.
A Trail of Singles and Clues
Instead of a traditional album rollout, Carti spent 2024 releasing a string of singles, each with its own music video, yet withholding them from streaming services. The songs—“2024” (December 14), “H00dByAir” (December 19), “Backr00ms” featuring Travis Scott (January 1, 2024), “EvilJ0rdan” (January 15), and “Ketamine” (March 12)—kept fans engaged but provided no clear timeline for the album’s release.
Throughout the year, Carti also teased unreleased material at live performances, including previews of “All Red” and “Fuck on My DJ” at Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash festival. Meanwhile, cryptic billboards with messages like “MUSIC IS COMING” and “I AM MUSIC MF” popped up in Miami and Los Angeles, heightening anticipation.
The Future of I Am Music
With Carti’s simple “FASHO” response, it appears 2025 will finally be the year I Am Music sees the light of day. While no official release date has been announced, fans can expect Carti to continue his signature mix of mystery and spectacle leading up to the drop. Whether it’s frustration or excitement that dominates the conversation, one thing is certain: Playboi Carti knows how to keep the world watching.
