Magnolia (Playboi Carti song)

"Magnolia"
Single by Playboi Carti
from the album Playboi Carti
Released	April 14, 2017
Recorded	2016–2017
Genre	Trap
Length	3:02
Label	AWGE Interscope
Songwriter(s)	Jordan Carter Jordan Jenks
Producer(s)	Pi'erre Bourne
Playboi Carti singles chronology
"Wokeuplikethis" (2017) "Magnolia" (2017) "Raf" (2017)
Music video
"Magnolia" on YouTube

"Magnolia" is a song by American rapper and singer Playboi Carti. It was released on April 14, 2017, as the third single from his debut mixtape, Playboi Carti (2017).[1] The title refers to the Magnolia Projects in New Orleans.[2] Written alongside producer Pi'erre Bourne, the beginning is a sample from The Jamie Foxx Show, which is used as his producer tag.[3]

Music video

A music video was released for the song on July 8, 2017, of 106 & Park. It was directed by Hidji Films and features cameo appearances from song's producer Pi'erre Bourne, ASAP Rocky and the ASAP Mob, m14thew, harve (also known as xxwv), Slim Jxmmi, x.mofe, Southside, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Don Q, Nav, Casanova, Smooky Margielaa, Juelz Santana and Cash, one of the XO members.[4] The music video was filmed in New York City.[5] As of January 2025, the video has gained over 212 million views.[6]

Remixes

Multiple rappers have released freestyles and remixes of this song due to the popularity, most notably Lil Wayne, who released a freestyle on July 5, 2017, on his In Tune We Trust EP.[7]

Canadian rapper Tory Lanez remixed the song and was slammed by producer Pi'erre Bourne for using the instrumental without permission.[8]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (2017)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9]	51
US Billboard Hot 100[10]	29
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[11]	11
US Hot Rap Songs (Billboard)[12]	7
US Rhythmic (Billboard)[13]	20

Year-end charts

Chart (2017)	Position
US Billboard Hot 100[14]	79
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[15]	42

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[16]	Gold	30,000^‡
Canada (Music Canada)[17]	2× Platinum	160,000^‡
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)[18]	Gold	45,000^‡
France (SNEP)[19]	Gold	100,000^‡
Poland (ZPAV)[20]	Platinum	50,000^‡
Portugal (AFP)[21]	Gold	5,000^‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[22]	Gold	400,000^‡
United States (RIAA)[23]	3× Platinum	3,000,000^‡
^‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history

Country	Date	Format(s)	Label	Ref.
United States	June 13, 2017	Rhythmic contemporary radio	AWGE Interscope	[1]

References

1. "Top 40 Rhythmic Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on June 2, 2017. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
2. "This is Why You Should be Flipping Out over Lil Wayne's "Magnolia" Freestyle".
3. "Pi'erre Bourne Links up with Playboi Carti on "Yo Pi'erre"". Complex Networks.
4. "Playboi Carti - Magnolia". YouTube. Retrieved July 13, 2017.
5. "Playboi Carti Has Some Crazy Cameos in His 'Magnolia' Video - XXL".
6. Playboi Carti - Magnolia (Official Video), retrieved February 26, 2022
7. Lil Wayne (July 5, 2017), Lil Wayne - Magnolia (Freestyle), retrieved July 7, 2017
8. "Tory Lanez Slammed for "Magnolia" Freestyle After Playboi Carti Producer Denied His Request for Instrumental". Complex Networks.
9. "Playboi Carti Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
10. "Playboi Carti Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 27, 2017.
11. "Playboi Carti Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
12. "Playboi Carti Chart History (Hot Rap Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 5, 2017.
13. "Playboi Carti Chart History (Rhythmic)". Billboard. Retrieved August 3, 2017.
14. "Hot 100 Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved December 12, 2017.
15. "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs – Year-End 2017". Billboard. Retrieved August 23, 2019.
16. "Brazilian single certifications – Playboi Carti – Magnolia" (in Portuguese). Pro-Música Brasil. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
17. "Canadian single certifications – Playboi Carti – Magnolia". Music Canada. Retrieved June 28, 2018.
18. "Danish single certifications – Playboi Carti – Magnolia". IFPI Danmark. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
19. "French single certifications – Playboi Carti – Magnolia" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
20. "OLiS - oficjalna lista wyróżnień" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved May 8, 2024. Click "TYTUŁ" and enter Magnolia in the search box.
21. "Portuguese single certifications – Playboi Carti – Magnolia" (PDF) (in Portuguese). Associação Fonográfica Portuguesa. Retrieved October 3, 2021.
22. "British single certifications – Playboi Carti – Magnolia". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
23. "American single certifications – Playboi Carti – Magnolia". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved July 31, 2019.