Cop Your XXL Merch Now Internet SensationA legion of fans follow Ken Carson’s every move thanks to his alliance with Playboi Carti. The benefits are aplenty, but the Atlanta native is climbing to new heights on his own.Words: Grant RindnerEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2024 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. In the span of a few years, Ken Carson has cultivated the kind of engaged, young fan base that A&Rs and record executives spend hours in meetings trying to drum up for their artists. The Atlanta-born rapper signed with Playboi Carti’s Opium record label in 2020. Carson …
