Playboi Carti Ices Out The Weeknd And His Team With XO Opium Chains

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2019 Governors Ball Festival
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 31: Playboi Carti performs at the 2019 Governors Ball Festival at Randall's Island on June 01, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)
Carti has good taste in chains.

Playboi Carti and The Weeknd are two artists who seem to be good friends. Although they don't make a ton of music together, they have done so at least on one occasion. For instance, Carti was on "Popular" with Madonna and The Weeknd. This track was part of the The Idol soundtrack. Overall, one could argue that this song was the only memorable part of that show. Regardless, this is a song that some people felt was the true song of the summer of 2023. It did well on radio and was a streaming favorite as well.

Moving forward, The Weeknd is looking towards his next project. The same can be said of Playboi Carti, who has dropped five songs over the past few months. Amidst this rollout, it seems as though Carti has been feeling generous and appreciative of Abel. We know this because according to Kurrco on Twitter, Carti came through with some new chains for The Weeknd and his team. As you can see below, these are some Opium-ified XO chains. The double Os are found in on top and there are some spikes included around the outside.

Playboi Carti With A Gift

Overall, these chains are made with the express purpose of being flashy but also showcasing the longstanding relationship between Opium and XO. If you are a fan of either artist, you can definitely appreciate what is going on here. One has to wonder whether or not these two have a potential collaboration on the horizon. After all, this latest gift seemingly came out of nowhere. If Carti and The Weeknd do bring out a new song, it would be interesting to hear it in the context of Carti's new sound.

Let us know what you think about Carti and The Weeknd as a duo, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will always be sure to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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