Fans of American rapper Logic are reeling after he hinted at a shift in his musical direction, drawing inspiration from Playboi Carti. This revelation came during an interview where Logic suggested he plans to adopt a more experimental style. Speaking with TMZ Hip Hop in a video published on November 8, 2024, Logic shared his thoughts on the music industry and his evolving sound.
He reflected on his past successes, including the hit track 1-800-273-8255, which raised awareness for mental health and reached near Diamond status. Despite the accolades, Logic admitted that it's time for a change in direction, revealing plans to embrace a Playboi Carti-inspired style in his future music.
"Next year, I'ma f**k em up. I'm about to drop all this, like, playboi carti trap, turn-up s**t and go get a bag and have fun," he said.
This revelation immediately caught the attention of fans on social media. Playboi Carti, known for his experimental and avant-garde approach to trap music, has become a cultural icon in his own right, particularly among younger listeners. However, Logic's desire to incorporate elements of Carti's style has left fans with mixed feelings.
Meanwhile, some fans are eagerly anticipating what the collaboration between Logic's lyricism and Carti's distinctive sound could look like.
"Scariest headline i've ever read in my entire life," one person said.
"I mean as an artist Logic should experiment however he wants lol," another person said.
"i am here for this about to be hilarious," one X user said.
The differing reactions highlight the divide between those who appreciate Logic's current style and those who remain skeptical about his musical evolution.
"Bros gonna rap about playing video games and taking care of his family," one person tweeted.
"Worst album ever incoming," another person said.
"Sounds interesting and sad at the same time," another person wrote.
Logic announces new musical direction inspired by Playboi Carti
While Logic's statement has stirred up strong reactions, the rapper seems excited about the change. In the interview, he expressed that he is looking forward to experimenting with new sounds, and he hopes his fans will grow with him as he explores different creative avenues.
The reference to Playboi Carti came after the rapper was asked about his musical influences. Logic acknowledges Carti's rise as one of the most influential artists of the current generation, especially after being crowned the best rapper in his 20s by Complex just last month.
In the interview, Logic also discussed how his "super hip-hop" sound hasn't sold as well as his pop-influenced music. He expressed excitement about experimenting with a new style in 2025, further emphasizing his commitment to reinventing his sound. This suggests that his upcoming music will reflect a freedom of creativity he has yet to explore fully.
Logic recently released his album Ultra 85, which showcases his lyrical roots, but it underperformed commercially. Meanwhile, Carti continues to build on the success of his album Whole Lotta Red, with fans eagerly anticipating his next project, rumored to be titled Music.