Some consider it a piece of art. Others see it as a symbol of something beneath, such as a nod to Playboi Carti or a greater commentary on race and culture. Most are not sure what to think.

Influential and enigmatic trap artist Playboi Carti released his highly-teased album, pretentiously titled “MUSIC,” after a five year wait last month. Carti delivers a varied, mixtape-style ...