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Playboi Carti Unveils “I AM MUSIC” Features Following Short Album Delay
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Playboi Carti Unveils I AM MUSIC Features After Surprise Album Delay
Playboi Carti continues to keep fans on edge with the rollout of his highly anticipated album, I AM MUSIC. While listeners were eagerly awaiting the release, the rapper unexpectedly announced a short delay. However, in true Carti fashion, he didn’t leave fans empty-handed—he revealed a star-studded lineup of guest features that has only amplified the excitement surrounding the project.
I AM MUSIC Faces Last-Minute Delay
Originally scheduled to drop at midnight EST, I AM MUSIC faced a minor setback when Playboi Carti informed DJ Akademiks that the album would be delayed by three hours, now set to release at 3 AM EST. Though brief, the delay left fans buzzing with speculation. To soften the blow, Carti decided to reveal some of the artists who will be making appearances on the album, and the list does not disappoint.
A Star-Studded Guest Lineup
Carti confirmed that I AM MUSIC will feature eight guest artists in total, with seven of them now publicly known. The album boasts an impressive lineup of rap and R&B heavyweights, including:
- Travis Scott
- Lil Uzi Vert
- Ty Dolla Sign
- Skepta
- Young Thug
- Future
- The Weeknd
The inclusion of The Weeknd is particularly exciting, as the two recently collaborated on the track Timeless, further fueling anticipation for their new joint effort. With such an elite group of artists involved, I AM MUSIC is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated hip-hop releases of the year.
Is Kendrick Lamar the Mystery Feature?
While seven names have been confirmed, one feature remains a mystery. Speculation is running wild, with many believing the hidden artist could be none other than Kendrick Lamar.
DJ Akademiks has been at the center of this rumor, repeatedly claiming that Kendrick will not only appear on the album but also take direct shots at Drake in his verse. Furthermore, Akademiks suggested that Lamar played a much bigger role in I AM MUSIC than just a guest appearance—he allegedly served as the album’s creative director. According to him, Kendrick helped shape the overall artistic vision of the project and even influenced the tracklist.
One of the most controversial claims is that Kendrick was responsible for removing a Playboi Carti and Drake collaboration from the final version of the album. However, these reports were quickly denied by F1LTHY, Playboi Carti’s longtime producer and the mastermind behind ALL RED, the album’s only confirmed single.
Taking to social media, F1LTHY shut down the speculation, stating, “Kendrick fam, but he is NOT the creative director of this album. This is a Carti album.” Despite this, DJ Akademiks doubled down on his claims, asserting that his information came directly from Carti himself.
I AM MUSIC: One of 2025’s Most Anticipated Albums
With an elite guest lineup, potential Kendrick Lamar involvement, and a last-minute delay that only adds to the intrigue, I AM MUSIC is undoubtedly one of the most highly anticipated hip-hop albums of 2025. Whether or not the mystery feature is Kendrick Lamar remains to be seen, but one thing is certain—Playboi Carti has successfully kept fans on their toes, and the anticipation for I AM MUSIC has never been higher.
