Playboi Carti Posts NBA YoungBoy Wearing Opium Chain On IG Story

BYGabriel Bras NevaresPublished on June 12, 202321.4K Views

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Fans are already clamoring for a collab album online, and spreading rumors of it to no end.

Playboi Carti might have just caused the two most volatile and fervent fanbases in hip-hop today to unite. Moreover, the Opium label head just reposted a picture of NBA YoungBoy wearing an Opium chain, who also took the opportunity to promote his Never Broke Again merch. Furthermore, fans lit Twitter and Instagram ablaze with album rumors, clamors for a collab, and a whole lot of hype. Also, Instagram jewelry accounts and other social media pages bolstered these rumors by specifically reporting news of a joint album and Carti gifting the chain to YB. Further down, you'll be able to see an embed alleging the collaboration, and it's important to note that these rumors are still unconfirmed.

Of course, this is one of the most elusive rappers today linking with one of the most prolific. As such, a lot of people remain skeptical of the collab chances of seeing the light of day. Still, even a simple Instagram Story post from Playboi Carti is a lot of info by his standards, as album rumors continue to prop up and then dissipate. The one who might confirm these rumors to greater extent is NBA YoungBoy, who hasn't said much other than plugging the promoted clothing.

Playboi Carti Posts NBA YoungBoy On Instagram

Screenshot via @playboicarti on Instagram

Regardless, the possibility of a team-up between these two is quite exciting and has a lot of potential. After all, YoungBoy tried out more rage-inspired sounds on his 2023 project I Rest My Case. As arguably the figurehead and most important innovator in that genre, the Whole Lotta Red MC could add a lot to the Baton Rouge rapper's development. On the other hand, we could see them try something completely different, or maybe Carti will enter YB's lane.

Rumors Swirl Online Of Collab Album

Given his recent track with The Weeknd and Madonna, "Popular," we know that the "King Vamp" artist is one to consistently surprise the fans. If it actually shapes up to be true, this could be a standout moment for hip-hop in 2023. Whether it happens or not, one thing's for sure: the fanbases' online energy is enough to light up a stadium. In any case, stick around on HNHH to stay up to date on all things NBA YoungBoy and Playboi Carti.

About The Author

Gabriel Bras Nevares

Gabriel Bras Nevares is a music and pop culture news writer for HotNewHipHop. He started in 2022 as a weekend writer and, since joining the team full-time, has developed a strong knowledge in hip-hop news and releases. Whether it’s regular coverage or occasional interviews and album reviews, he continues to search for the most relevant news for his audience and find the best new releases in the genre. What excites him the most is finding pop culture stories of interest, as well as a deeper passion for the art form of hip-hop and its contemporary output. Specifically, Gabriel enjoys the fringes of rap music: the experimental, boundary-pushing, and raw alternatives to the mainstream sound. As a proud native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, he also stays up-to-date with the archipelago’s local scene and its biggest musical exponents in reggaetón, salsa, indie, and beyond. Before working at HotNewHipHop, Gabriel produced multiple short documentaries, artist interviews, venue spotlights, and audio podcasts on a variety of genres and musical figures. Hardcore punk and Go-go music defined much of his coverage during his time at the George Washington University in D.C. His favorite hip-hop artists working today are Tyler, The Creator, Boldy James, JPEGMAFIA, and Earl Sweatshirt.