PLAYBOI CARTI TEXTS DJ AKADEMIKS ABOUT DROPPING BABY BOI ALBUM

## Complex Music Breaks Major Carti News Complex Music just dropped a bombshell on Instagram, revealing that Playboi Carti texted DJ Akademiks saying "N I'm finna drop again... Yes sir I'm about to drop I got u." The post immediately sparked speculation among Carti's devoted fanbase about whether Baby Boi, his long-teased fourth studio album, is finally ready for release. Baby Boi represents Playboi Carti's fourth studio album following Music, which served as his first release in five years. Music earned 298,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, becoming Carti's fastest-selling album when it dropped March 14, 2025. ## Industry Insiders Confirm Album Completion Producer F1LTHY's declaration aligns with what DJ Swamp Izzo told Complex back in April when he claimed that Baby Boi was already complete, with around 50 to 60 songs recorded for the project. The Atlanta mixtape DJ confirmed the project is done, as Carti has over "50, 60" songs finished in the stash. F1LTHY shared the news on Twitter while responding to a fan speculating that Baby Boi would quietly get scrapped, writing "Shit already done we still pushing I am tho." This statement came after months of uncertainty about the project's status. ## Complex Music's Carti Coverage Continues Complex serves as the leading source for the latest Playboi Carti stories, providing news, features, interviews, and videos. The publication recently covered Rolling Loud 2026's lineup announcement, which features Playboi Carti headlining Saturday, with the festival taking place from May 8 to May 10 in Orlando. Kanye West recently crowned Carti the "new GOAT" in a Complex interview, stating "Oh new GOAT, Carti. Carti next generation" when discussing rap's evolving sound. ## The Baby Boi Saga Timeline After Music was released on March 14, 2025, Carti posted on Instagram stating that Baby Boi is on the way. Leaker Hogan confirmed the Baby Boi title on June 20, 2024. Carti repeatedly said "September" during The Weeknd's After Hours til Dawn tour in August 2025, with DJ Swamp Izzo telling fans outside that "Baby boi about to drop." Industry insider @PopAlr_ claimed on December 26, 2025, that "Baby Boi had a release planned for before the Antagonist Tour but it didn't happen due to clearance issues." ## The Akademiks Connection DJ Akademiks has been one of the main media commentators behind Playboi Carti's album campaigns, appearing on Whole Lotta Red's "Control" after covering the 2020 rollout. Akademiks revealed he was offered $15,000 to make Carti look bad by claiming people were walking out of his shows, but refused saying "Bro, Carti is my friend." During Carti's recent Florida show, the rapper allegedly told Akademiks he records four or five songs daily during his current Antagonist tour. Akademiks concluded that "Carti's on a nocturnal schedule" after witnessing the rapper's vampire-like tendencies firsthand. ## What This Means for 2026 With 2026 already being described as "a stacked year for hip-hop releases," Carti's promise to make things "that much better for the fans" carries significant weight, though "whether or not he actually makes good on this promise still very much remains to be seen."