Playboi Carti Fans Anticipate ‘BABY BOI’ as Speculation Grows Over NBA YoungBoy Collaboration
Playboi Carti continues to keep fans eagerly waiting for his next album, BABY BOI, but he hasn’t been completely off the radar following his last MUSIC rollout. Recently, rumors have swirled that Carti might feature on NBA YoungBoy’s upcoming album, Make America Slime Again, fueling excitement among fans of both artists.
The speculation gained traction after Bars on Instagram caught a post from Carti’s official account. The Opium boss shared a photo of himself with NBA YoungBoy’s track “Bring ‘Em Out” playing in the background, alongside the caption: “SAY WE BEEN PLAYIN OFFENSE FOR DA LAST 5 SUMMERS.” This statement sparked debate, especially considering Carti’s well-known absence from releasing new music over the past four years.
With the timeline hinting at a potential return this summer, many believe Carti is teasing an appearance on YoungBoy’s new project. Although no official confirmation has surfaced yet, fans from both camps are buzzing with anticipation. The idea of a collaboration isn’t far-fetched given that the two have had connections for years.
NBA YoungBoy’s Make America Slime Again is scheduled for release on July 25, following the drop of a couple of singles last Friday, July 4, which served to build hype for the album. The full project is expected to reveal whether Carti will indeed appear on the record.
This wouldn’t be the first time Playboi Carti and NBA YoungBoy have linked up musically—if the recent Instagram story hints at something new, that is. The two previously collaborated on the track “ALIVE,” which incorporated elements from Carti’s MUSIC song “CRANK,” with DJ Swamp Izzo’s signature ad-libs tying the pieces together.
That collaboration also stirred controversy, mainly involving Carti’s mentor Kanye West. Fans were shocked when Ye dropped his own version of “ALIVE” with YoungBoy, sampling “CRANK” during a time when tensions flared between Kanye and Carti. King Vamp accused Kanye of stealing the track, which led to multiple versions of “ALIVE” circulating, adding to the confusion.
While details about these collaborations remain murky, the ongoing association between Playboi Carti and NBA YoungBoy suggests a supportive and creative relationship. Whether this means Carti will feature on Make America Slime Again remains to be seen, but fans will likely have to wait until the album’s release on July 25 to get the full picture.
Until then, the anticipation builds—not only for Carti’s BABY BOI but also for any surprises that might come from this high-profile connection in hip hop.
