After an hours-long delay, Plaiboi Carti dropped 'Music,' his third album, on Friday. It’s been a long wait — made longer after missing the typical midnight release time for a new album — but after more than four years, Playboi Carti has finally dropped his latest album.

The embattled rapper produced Carti's "Backdoor" featuring the "Not Like Us" artist on I Am Music.

With features from Future, Lil Uzi Vert, and, perhaps most notably, Kendrick Lamar, the album is a major statement for Carti, who has long commanded the adoration of hip-hop’s younger generation. With Music, He is cementing his position as one of the biggest names in the genre. Here are five takeaways from Playboi Carti’s new album Music .

Streamer Akademiks told viewers that Kendrick continues to have smoke for Drake, but does he really want to keeping beating a dead horse?

Kendrick Lamar's big Drake diss on Playboi Carti's "Music" album didn't materialize like DJ Akademiks predicted ... but A$AP Relli can pick a bone with the "Not Like Us" rapper.

It’s been years since Playboi Carti first started teasing his third studio album, but the wait is finally over as the rapper has released the highly anticipated “Music.” Originally thought to be titled “I Am Music,

Kanye West criticizes Kendrick Lamar’s features on Playboi Carti’s album, despite producing one of the tracks.

Top Dog Entertainment President Punch has responded to Kanye West, slight of Kendrick Lamar over his appearance on Playboi Carti’s new album.

It’s often said that one downside of streaming is the lack of sizeable album artwork — and a side-effect of that is the lack of full credits. It’s crazy, but there is no official source for full album credits.