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How Rich the Kid Went From Being Dropped by RCA to Topping the Hot 100 on Ye’s ‘Carnival’

Rich The Kid talks "Carnival" reaching No. 1, his upcoming album 'Life's a Gamble,' his magic phone contact list and more.

Rich cooked up the slippery chorus and his verse in what he estimates took about “15 to 20 minutes, tops.” The early version of the track eventually got into Kanye’s hands, which he turned into a chanting stadium anthem, with additions from Ty Dolla $ign and Playboi Carti. Ye has continued to work with Rich since they returned to Los Angeles, as the Vultures duo of West and Ty Dolla $ign will serve as Gamble ‘s executive producers. Life’s a Gamble is slated to arrive in June, and it will be a busy affair, with co-stars including Ye, Ty Dolla $ign, Chief Keef, BIA, Rob49 and Migos rappers Quavo, Offset and even a posthumous contribution from Takeoff.

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