Playboi Carti has never been what you’d call “predictable.” This is the man who dropped Whole Lotta Red on Christmas morning like it was a mixtape from Santa and pulled up to the BET Awards sucking on a diamond-studded lollipop. But this week, even Carti’s most seasoned fans had to double-check their screens — because he just did two things that genuinely no one had on their 2025 bingo cards.
Carti steps out for some sun
On July 2, a TikTok from rumored girlfriend Gio’s account dropped, and it sent the internet into a minor existential crisis. In it, Gio does a sunny little fit check while Carti lurks in the background, mid-smoke, wearing a full tan ensemble that looks like it’s trapping in more heat than it reflects. Then, out of nowhere, Carti struts up to the camera, hits a quick dance to “WHIM WHAMMIE,” and flashes a smile.
The comments wasted zero time: “Aura farming.” “Get back in the Parisian cave.” “Sir, finish BABY BOI.” It was part praise, part panic — basically, the standard reaction to any Carti sighting that doesn’t take place in the shadows.
But he wasn’t done. In fact, the most shocking move came just hours later.
Carti Posts His Daughter, Yves
For the very first time, Carti posted a picture of his daughter Yves on his Instagram. Along with his son Onyx Kelly with ex Iggy Azalea, the rapper is also the father to a daughter allegedly with influencer Brandi Marion. Even Ken Carson popped out to spend time with his Opium boss and Yves.
It doesn’t seem like all of his side quests have been keeping him from locking in on the music, though. Along with teasing music from allegedly BABY BOI (and potential Drake collabs) at his recent L.A. afterparties from his tour with The Weeknd, he might also be popping out on NBA Youngboy’s newest album Make America Slime Again, dropping July 25th.
Maybe the next thing that Carti has never done before is drop his next project in a timely manner.
