Who are Playboi Carti and Lucki? Rappers' teams get into an ugly brawl at ComplexCon in Los Angeles

On Saturday (October 3), rapper Lucki was allegedly injured in a brawl involving members of his entourage and associates of fellow rapper Playboi Carti at the ComplexCon event in Los Angeles, California. Videos that surfaced online appeared to show the Chicago artist bleeding from the neck and leaving the scene.

The incident renewed attention on an online spat between Lucki and Playboi Carti. The rappers were involved in a war-of-words on social media two years back after Carti alleged that one of Lucki's posts was targeted at him. Lucki stated that his comments were not directed at Carti, and the situation seemed to have cooled down.

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Lucki: A Chicago-born rap star

Lucki Camel Jr., aged 30, is a Chicago-born rapper and record producer, considered to be among the most influential figures in underground hip-hop. His music is known to blend introspective lyricism, hazy production, and themes of addiction, mental health, relationships, and success. Lucki began rapping while in high school, dropping out at the age of 16 to pursue music full-time. His breakout work was the debut mixtape Alternative Trap, which was released in 2013 when the rapper was 17. His top songs include Count on Me, Out My Way, and New Drank.

Playboi Carti: Rapper and Opium founder

Jordan Terrell Carter, better known as Playboi Carti, is also a renowned name in the rape scene. He is known for his minimalist lyrics, unconventional vocal styles, and rage-rap sound. Carti is credited as a pioneer of the rage subgenre, which has gained prominence in recent years. The Atlanta-born artist's breakthrough album Die Lit came out in 2018, debuting at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart. In 2019, Carti founded the record label Opium, which has helped launch the careers of artists such as Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely, and Homixide Gang.

1st ComplexCon in LA

ComplexCon is celebrating its 10th anniversary from Saturday (October 3) through Sunday (October 4) at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Playboi Carti and the Japanese designer Hiroshi Fujiwara are serving as artistic directors for the event. Carti is also scheduled to headline Sunday’s concert at Crypto.com Arena, alongside Destroy Lonely and F1lthy, according to the festival's official lineup. It is the first time that the festival is being held in LA, after years in Long Beach and recent editions in Las Vegas.