Playboi Carti tries his hand at commercial success with “Die Lit.”

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TOP 5

5. Love Hurts

Love does hurt… just ask DeRozan after that elbow in Game 1 of the Raptors/Cavs series.

On “Love Hurts,” Carti and Travis go back and forth, trading bars like rockstars who just don’t care. The erratic production sets the stage for Carti to do what he does best—throw out karate-like ad-libs and deliver his signature choppy flow while flexing his reckless lifestyle.

Travis, on the other hand, takes a more melodic approach, but his message stays the same—flexing, wild living, and embracing chaos.

At this point, rappers seem to be confusing “being a rockstar” with simply being reckless.

 

 

4. Fell In Luv (Ft. Bryson Tiller)

Carti and Tiller are lowkey making a statement about anti-socialism in hip-hop simply by teaming up on this track.

Like much of the album, “Fell In Luv” is pure infectious energy. The beat blends smooth R&B vibes with high-energy trap elements, creating the perfect space for both artists to flex their playa personas.

Despite their stylistic differences, Carti and Tiller share the same vibe. Playboi’s rapping is sporadic yet captivating, while Bryson’s vocals are polished and melodic. But together? They make an unexpectedly dope duo.

And just to clarify—“Falling in Luv” and “Falling in Love” are two completely different things, right?

3. Poke It Out

I can already picture Instagram models worldwide losing their minds (and maybe their pants) to this track.

This is the most colorful and playful song on the album, prioritizing catchy vibes and cliché lyrics over anything deep. Yes, it’s repetitive—but repetitive works for Playboi Carti. He sounds wildly erratic, almost like he was staring at Nicki’s curves while recording his verse. His energy? Straight-up “trying to impress a wild chick” mode.

Let’s be honest: 93% of people clicked on this song for Nicki Minaj—and they weren’t wrong to do so. She’s been on fire lately, and she delivers another gritty, bossed-up verse here. At first, she sounds like a groupie, repeating Carti’s name like he’s Candyman, but once she locks in, she owns the track.

And let’s be real—you don’t want Nicki to actually “poke it out”… If she did, I’d have to call off work.

2. Shoota (Ft. Lil Uzi Vert)

I usually hate when people say something “feels like a movie” when it’s not actually a movie—but “Shoota?” This s**t feels like a movie. The build-up is insane, and the dreamy production creates a vibe unlike anything you’d expect from Lil Uzi Vert or Playboi Carti—yet they both absolutely snap on it.

Uzi kicks things off with a ridiculously catchy verse, gliding effortlessly over the beat, while Carti comes in with an extended verse, rapping with a laid-back, boss-like energy that makes it clear he’s leveled up since the “Magnolia” days. This song captures three eras of Carti: his past collaborations with Uzi, his present love for heavy bass and trap vibes, and a glimpse into his future—where his sound is more cinematic than ever.

1. R.I.P.

Playboi Carti will go down as one of hip-hop’s greatest ragers, and some might argue that raging music truly began with “R.I.P.” On this track, he’s more chaotic and unfiltered than ever, recklessly flexing about snatching chains, stealing women, and getting fellatio.

Despite its production sounding like it came from a Casio toy (minus the booming bass, of course), the song is packed with Carti’s signature ad-libs, high-energy flows, and one of his most rebellious hooks to date. Honestly, just hearing the beat alone is enough to get the full Die Lit experience.

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SONG BY SONG BREAKDOWN

1. Long Time (Intro) (3.5/5)

2. R.I.P. (4/5)

3. Lean 4 Real (4/5)

4. Old Money (4/5)

5. Love Hurts (4/5)

6. Shoota (Ft. Lil Uzi Vert) (5/5)

7. Right Now (4/5)

8. Poke It Out (5/5)

9. Home (KOD) (3.5/5)

10. Fell In Luv (4.5/5)

11. Foreign (3/5)

12. Pull Up (3.5/5)

13. Milage (3.5/5)

14. Flatbread Freestyle (4/5)

15. No Time (3.5/5)

16. Middle Of The Summer (3.5/5)

17. Choppa Won’t Miss (4.5/5)

18. R.I.P. Fredo (3/5)

19. Top (3.5/5)

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OVERALL RATING

(77%)

Die Lit aged better than some fine wine. At first, I thought Playboi Carti leaned too commercial, especially by collaborating with artists like Nicki Minaj, Bryson Tiller, and Gunna in what felt like clout-driven moves. But over time, it became clear that this album played a crucial role in shaping his legendary status, proving his versatility while also solidifying his mainstream appeal.

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