Playboi Carti recently performed at Rolling Loud California 2025 on March 16 at Inglewood's Hollywood Park Grounds. Carti debuted several new songs from his album I Am Music, including tracks like Rather Lie and Crush, featuring Travis Scott.
During the electrifying performance, as Carti delivered an emotional set, he shed a tear. This moment caused a stir on social media with fans and music lovers pouring in their thoughts and sharing their sentiments online.
This is what one of the fans had to say about Carti being emotional and shedding a tear during the performance:
Surreal moment can’t blame him🥲🤷♂️- said (@RandomGiraffe1)
Fans react to Playboi Carti shedding a tear during his performance
Playboi Carti's performance at Rolling Loud was one of his first live performances, where he performed on tracks from his latest album. While the reason behind Carti shedding a tear is unknown, the positive energy and support from fans could have made him emotional.
Fans had mixed reactions, which they expressed on social media. Here are some of the cheerful things his fans had to say:
Carti’s music hits different when emotions take over 🎤🔥- stated (@AnyaLacey01)
performance was so legendary- penned (@_jazllyn)
I don’t blame him gotta feel good when you work on something and it pays off- noted (@NuhwkySahn)
While some reactions were supportive and overjoyed, there were also some gloomy responses from fans:
What crying for how mid the album is???- pointed out (@samuel_wain9)
I would cry too if my album I spent 5 years in was that bad- criticized (@BillSPACman)
These were some of the split reactions from fans.
During the performance, The Weeknd joined Carti to perform their new song Rather Lie as well as their other hit song Timeless from the studio album Hurry Up Tomorrow. Skepta also joined Carti to perform their new song Toxic.
Fans will be seeing Playboi Carti and The Weeknd collaborating again for a tour called After Hours Til Dawn Tour. It starts on May 9 in Phoenix and will end on September 3 in San Antonio, Texas.
The performance also included a guest appearance by Twitch streamer and YouTuber Kai Cenat. Carti gifted him a YVL chain during the show, making it a sweet and memorable moment.

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