"Most useless skin ever": Internet divided over the new alleged Playboi Carti Fortnite skin

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Fortnite's latest leaked collaboration featuring rapper Playboi Carti has divided the gaming community. The skins have sparked notable conversation online with memes, jokes, praise, and more.

The leak surfaced before any official patch notes or release information from Epic Games. According to some reports, the Playboi Carti Fortnite skin is expected to drop during Chapter 7 Season 1.

The first look was revealed during Fortnite's Zero Hour live event, where the rapper appeared as a skin and the main villain. Netizens reacted, declaring:

"most useless skin ever..."

The leaked Playboi Carti model features a blue basketball jersey that features "I AM MUSIC," the number 00, dreadlocks, face tattoos, suspenders, and Timberland-style boots.


Netizens' reactions to the new Playboi Carti Fortnite skin

FearedBuck took to its official X (formerly Twitter) page to share:

"Playboi Carti skin on Fortnite 👀"

Netizens were notably quick to jump into the comment section of the X post as they penned their opinions on the leaked Playboi Carti Fortnite skin. Below are some of their remarks:

"Did they not pay the artist enough? It looks like a character from GTA vice city.", stated an X user.
"A crossover that moves like a memory you didn’t know the game was saving for you", commented another.
"Everyone is gonna be in fortnite at this point", hyped a third.

Others also chimed in:

"This guy is a loser no one is buying that s**t", opined a netizen.
"Does not look bad, they did a great job modelling him.", penned another.
"Did bro so dirty", commented a third.

What is allegedly included in the bundle?

Reported datamined files reveal the following items expected to be part of the collaboration:

  • Two separate Playboi Carti skins
  • Multiple instruments
  • A Jam Track titled "EVIL J0RDAN"
  • A themed buckle and accessories

Release details such as V-Bucks pricing or a confirmed date have not been announced. Epic Games has remained silent about the rumors so far. Notably, the Playboi Carti skin is listed as part of Chapter 7 Season 1 content. It means that it could drop anytime in the coming weeks.

The Fortnite collaboration surfaces amid Carti's ongoing Antagonist Tour. A complete itinerary of his upcoming live dates and stops is as follows:

United States

  • Sunday, November 30, 2025, Tampa, FL, at Benchmark International Arena
  • Monday, December 1, 2025, Atlanta, GA, at State Farm Arena

International dates (supporting The Weeknd)

  • Thursday, June 11, 2026, Manchester, United Kingdom, at Etihad Stadium
  • Friday, June 12, 2026, Manchester, United Kingdom, at Etihad Stadium
  • Friday, June 19, 2026, København Ø, Denmark, at Parken
  • Saturday, June 20, 2026, København Ø, Denmark, at Parken
  • Thursday, June 25, 2026, Munich, Germany, at Allianz Arena
  • Friday, June 26, 2026, Munich, Germany, at Allianz Arena
  • Saturday, June 27, 2026, Munich, Germany, at Allianz Arena
  • Thursday, July 16, 2026, Amsterdam, Netherlands, at Johan Cruijff ArenA
  • Thursday, July 16, 2026, Amsterdam, Netherlands, at Johan Cruijff ArenA
  • Friday, July 17, 2026, Amsterdam, Netherlands, at Johan Cruijff ArenA
  • Friday, July 17, 2026, Amsterdam, Netherlands, at Johan Cruijff ArenA
  • Saturday, July 18, 2026, Amsterdam, Netherlands, at Johan Cruijff ArenA

For official updates regarding the skin, fans can keep an eye on the official Fortnite pages.


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Edited by Gourab Kundu