"Good Credit" (stylized in all caps) is a song by American rapper Playboi Carti with fellow American rapper Kendrick Lamar.[1] It is the fifteenth song on Playboi Carti's third album, Music, which was released on March 14, 2025, and is Lamar's third feature on the album as a whole following "Mojo Jojo" and "Backd00r."[2][3] The song is produced by Cardo.[4]
Composition

The song features a verse from Lamar who name-drops Slovenian basketball player Luka Dončić and makes pointed remarks toward rapper A$AP Relli regarding his recent assault case involving ASAP Rocky.[5][6][7] Lamar additionally refers to both Playboi Carti and Cardo, the producer of the song, as his "evil twin", to each one of them respectively.[8] Some, such as DJ Akademiks, have suggested that Lamar's lyrics on "Good Credit", and his other two features, "Mojo Jojo" and "Backd00r", make subtle jabs at Canadian rapper Drake after their feud last year.[9][10]
With streaming platforms lacking production credits for many songs on Music, some have speculated that Kanye West participated in the production of "Good Credit" due to its specific sample usage.[11] However, such rumors have been dispelled.[12] After the release of Music, West tweeted his disapproval over Lamar's inclusion on the album.[13][14]
Critical reception
Billboard ranked the song at first place in a list of the best guest features on Playboi Carti's Music, lauding Lamar's "razor-sharp wit and precision, as he taunts A$AP Relli and possibly other Canadian foes while dissecting fame, wealth and power. He switches flows effortlessly, all while Carti’s high-energy charisma makes the Compton rapper’s controlled delivery pack that much more of a punch."[15] Billboard also called it the fourth best song in Music, lauding the strength of the collaboration between Playboi Carti and Lamar.[16]
References
- ^ "Playboi Carti's 'I AM MUSIC' Is Officially Here". Hypebeast. 2025-03-14. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ Williams, Kyann-Sian (2025-03-14). "Here are all the songs and features on Playboi Carti's long-awaited 'Music' album". NME. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ Bennett, Jessica (2025-03-14). "Kendrick Lamar Takes Shot At A$AP Relli On Playboi Carti Track "GOOD CREDIT"". VIBE.com. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ "See the full credits of Playboi Carti's MUSIC: Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, and more". The FADER. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ "Kendrick Lamar Name-Drops Luka Doncic On Playboi Carti's 'GOOD CREDIT'". TMZ. 2025-03-14. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ "Kendrick Lamar Rips A$AP Relli for Rocky Trial on Playboi Carti's New Album". TMZ. 2025-03-14. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ Cline, Georgette (2025-03-14). "Kendrick Lamar Makes a Pointed Reference to ASAP Relli on Playboi Carti's New Song 'Good Credit'". XXL Mag. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ "Kendrick Mentions ASAP Relli on Carti's "GOOD CREDIT"". Complex. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ "Luka Doncic catches stray on Kendrick Lamar 'Good Credit' verse with Playboi Carti". The Athlete Lifestyle On SI. 2025-03-14. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ "Does Kendrick Lamar Diss Drake On Playboi Carti's New Album?". UPROXX. 2025-03-14. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ Aswad, Jem (2025-03-14). "Kanye West and SZA Are Not on Playboi Carti's New Album, 'Music,' Contrary to Rumors". Variety. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ "Playboi Carti clears up rumors about Kanye West and SZA involvement in Music album". The Express Tribune. 2025-03-14. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ Bennett, Jessica (2025-03-14). "Ye Says He "Don't Like" Kendrick Lamar's Music, Gets Reaction From TDE's Punch". VIBE.com. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ "Kanye Says He Doesn't Like Kendrick Lamar's Music". Complex. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ Cummings-Grady, Mackenzie (2025-03-14). "Playboi Carti's 'MUSIC': All Guest Features Ranked". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
- ^ Saponara, Michael; Diaz, Angel (2025-03-14). "Every Song From Playboi Carti's 'Music' Album Ranked: Critic's Picks". Billboard. Retrieved 2025-03-14.
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