"GOAT": Internet reacts to Playboi Carti getting over 500 million streams on "I AM MUSIC" album in first week

Playboi Carti has once again solidified his dominance in the hip-hop industry, with his latest album, MUSIC, achieving a staggering 500 million streams on Spotify within its first week. This milestone makes it Carti’s fastest project to reach such numbers, which speaks volumes of his influence on modern rap.

MUSIC marks Playboi Carti’s third studio album and his first in five years since Whole Lotta Red (2020). The album consists of 30 tracks.

"GOAT he in he's prime no lie," a fan reacted on X, celebrating the new record.

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Fans react to "I AM MUSIC" becoming biggest rap album of 2025

According to Billboard, the new album set a new record for the most-streamed rap album in a single day this year, hitting up about 139 million streams. Fans took to X to express their happiness.

"500M already? These numbers are insane, carti keeps dominating!" an X user reacted.

"It’s now his fastest album to hit this milestone, proving the hype is real," another user wrote.

"These numbers keep getting crazier. Carti might’ve released the biggest album of 2025." another user commented.

"Carti on top," a fan wrote on X.

"Love seeing the success, but we need a tour announcement ASAP!" another fan reacted.

"This is impressive. Well deserved Carti," another user on X reacted.

"Man imagine if it dropped at 11. Woulda passed the 500 mil mark so quick," another fan wrote on X.

The track from the album, "All Red," hit number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100. The project also boasts collaborations with high-profile artists, including Travis Scott, The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar, Jhené Aiko, Skepta, Future, Lil Uzi Vert, Ty Dolla Sign, and Young Thug, further amplifying its appeal.

Social media has been abuzz with excitement following the album’s remarkable streaming performance. On X (formerly Twitter), fans have been celebrating the accomplishment, with some calling Playboi Carti the “GOAT” and others marveling at his continued ability to redefine his sound.

Carti told XXL Magazine in an interview:

"I was about to name my album Music because that’s where I’m at, you know what I’m saying? Music."

He added,

"Music because that’s all it is at this point."

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The journey to MUSIC's release was marked by anticipation and speculation. The original album came out as I Am Music but was launched alongside a box-set preorder campaign on September 12, 2024. Playboi Carti introduced multiple collectible CD designs and exclusive merchandise bundles, fueling excitement ahead of the official launch. Despite the tentative title appearing on promotional material, the album was ultimately released under the simplified name MUSIC.