Playboi Carti Sued For Not Paying $97K To Jeweler: Report

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A jeweler is claiming that Carti ordered two chains last year but hasn't paid off the remaining balance.

Rappers have been discussing their jewels in recent days, but Playboi Carti's name has been mentioned for a different reason. We've seen Lil Durk and Lil Baby stepping forward to talk about jewelers ripping off customers by selling them fake merchandise. Durk issued a warning and soon, Baby was called out for wearing a fake $400K Patek. Earlier this evening (September 17), Lil Baby named a specific jeweler allegedly sold him fake items, and while that conversation continues, TMZ reports that Playboi Carti is facing legal troubles.

According to the outlet, Carti stands accused of not paying for two chains he ordered in September 2020.

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Like many other rappers, Carti likes to show off his expensive bling, but celebrity jeweler Eliantte reportedly sued Carti with claims that he owes him over $97K. Carti is said to have ordered a "14-carat white gold diamond rosary chain and a custom diamond tennis chain." Both items came to a total of $197K, and while Carti reportedly paid $100K back in January, he is accused of not making good on the outstanding balance.

Eliantte reportedly stated in court documents that he has attempted to make contact with Carti to settle the balance, however, those efforts have allegedly gone unanswered. Carti has not commented on the accusations publicly.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.