How Ye & Playboi Carti Went From Friends to Foes: Here’s the Timeline
How Ye & Playboi Carti Went From Friends to Foes: Here’s the Timeline
Kanye West and Playboi Carti’s relationship has evolved from creative collaboration to public feud in a matter of months. Here’s a breakdown of the key events that have led to their current fallout:
🎵 2020–2021: Creative Collaboration
In late 2020, Kanye West featured on Playboi Carti’s track “Go2DaMoon” from the album Whole Lotta Red. The collaboration was well-received, showcasing their potential as a duo.
🎤 2023: Joint Project Announced
In March 2023, Kanye revealed plans for a joint album with Carti titled Carti Ye. He shared the artwork and expressed excitement about the project. However, the album was never released, and the reasons behind its shelving remain unclear.
🧠 2023: Carti’s Legal Issues Surface
In December 2022, Playboi Carti was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and hindering a person making an emergency call after his then-pregnant girlfriend accused him of strangling her. Kanye later shared police bodycam footage of the incident, reigniting public interest in Carti’s legal troubles.
🎶 2024: Carti’s Album Music Released
In March 2024, Playboi Carti released his long-awaited album Music, featuring collaborations with artists like Travis Scott, Kendrick Lamar, and Lil Uzi Vert. Notably, Kanye West was absent from the album, despite previous confirmations of his involvement.
🧨 March 2025: Public Fallout
Tensions escalated when Playboi Carti referred to Kanye’s daughter, North West, as his “niece” on social media, suggesting a collaboration with her. Kanye responded angrily, accusing Carti of turning him and his daughter against each other.
Kanye also criticized Carti for excluding him from the Music album, alleging that “Jewish businesses” influenced the decision.
In retaliation, Kanye shared police bodycam footage of Carti’s 2022 arrest, further intensifying the public dispute.
🔥 Current Status
As of May 2025, Kanye West has publicly declared his intent to “end” Playboi Carti’s career, labeling him a “deadbeat” and accusing him of exploiting their children for clout.
The fallout between Kanye West and Playboi Carti underscores the complexities of personal and professional relationships in the music industry. What began as a promising collaboration has now become a cautionary tale of how quickly alliances can unravel.
