iammusic2024
Viral Website, Dec 2024
Timeline
December 2024
Tools
- Next.js
- Vercel
- TypeScript
- SEO
- Viral Marketing
Unique Visitors
157,000+
Overview
iammusic2024.com is a viral website that chronicles Playboi Carti’s chaotic album rollout. What started as a fan project exploded to 157,000+ unique visitors, trending on Twitter, Reddit, Instagram Reels, TikTok, and covered by major media like XXL Magazine.
How it went viral
What started as a fan project to document Playboi Carti's album rollout exploded to 157,000+ unique visitors. The site trended on Twitter, Reddit, Instagram Reels, TikTok, and was featured by XXL Magazine and other media.
- 157,000+ unique visitors
- Featured by XXL Magazine, MSN, and more
- Trended on Twitter, Instagram Reels, TikTok, and subreddits
- Viral in the Playboi Carti fan community
- Built and launched in under 5 hours
Media Coverage
The project was covered by major media houses, including XXL Magazine, and discussed on blogs, reels, TikTok, and more.
covered by HotNewHipHop (HNHH)
Lessons Learned
- Side projects can surprise you. I expected 5,000 lifetime visitors and ended up with 157k+. You never know what might take off.
- SEO matters. 200+ people found the site organically before any marketing.
- Vercel bills hurt. The free hobby plan was not enough. My bill was over $200 by the end.
- Launch fast, iterate later. I built this in 5 hours across two nights. Sometimes speed matters more than perfection.
Final Thoughts
iammusic2024.com started as a random idea and turned into the biggest website I've ever built. The reaction from Carti fans, the memes, and the media coverage have been incredible. This was a fun, chaotic experiment, and I'm grateful for the support.
If you're a Carti fan or just curious, check it out: iammusic2024.com