They attracted mainstream attention following the release of their debut single "Money Longer" in 2016. The song would act as the lead single for the subsequent mixtape "Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World". After releasing two additional mixtapes in 2016 and 2017, including one in collaboration with Gucci Mane, Lil Uzi Vert was featured on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. They later secured their first top 10 single with "XO Tour Llif3", which won the MTV Video Music Award for Song of the Summer.
"XO Tour Llif3" acted as the lead single to Lil Uzi Vert's debut studio album "Luv Is Rage 2" (2017), which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). At the 2018 Grammy Awards, Lil Uzi Vert was nominated for Best New Artist. Their second studio album "Eternal Atake" (2020) was among the most anticipated albums in hip hop and peaked at number one on the Billboard 200.
2010–2015: Career beginnings
Woods began to rap in 2010 and began to associate with musical groups like Steaktown, in what they say was "just for money", under the name "Sealab Vertical". They later changed their name to Lil Uzi Vert from the way someone described their rap flow, saying their flow was "Fast, like a machine gun". Woods' first project, an EP titled "Purple Thoughtz Vol. 1", was released on January 19, 2014. The project, which was described as "phonk" and having cloud rap beats due to its psychedelic and "trippy" production, features a bigger focus on lyricism and was released with the single "White Shit". The track, produced by Spaceghostpurrp, went viral in 2017 within hip-hop circles following Woods' entry into the mainstream. Shortly after the release of their first project, Woods caught the attention of then industry-mainstays like Mob.
The EP and following features caught the attention of producer and cofounder of Atlantic Records Don Cannon after DJ Diamond Kuts played one of their songs on a local radio station. Cannon then produced and hosted their first mixtape, "The Real Uzi", which was released on August 5, 2014. After the release of "The Real Uzi", Woods signed a record deal with Atlantic Records through DJ Drama, Don Cannon's, and Leighton Morrison's imprint, Generation Now.
Following their signing to Atlantic Records, Woods was featured alongside Kid and Ferg on Carnage's single "WDYW". They also released several songs on SoundCloud including "No Wait", produced by Metro Booming, "Pressure", which is a collaboration with Durk, and ''Loaf". They were featured on Fall Out Boy and Khalifa's "Boys of Zummer" tour in August 2015.
Woods released their second mixtape, "Luv Is Rage" on October 30, 2015. The project was received positively and was featured on numerous music blogs such as Fader, XXL, and Vibe. They were further called a "breakout artist of 2015" by HotNewHipHop.
2016: Breakthrough
In February 2016, they released the single, "Money Longer" on their SoundCloud following a radio debut on Shade 45.
On April 15, 2016, Vert released their third mixtape and first commercial mixtape "Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World". The mixtape debuted at number 37 on the Billboard 200 chart, making it their first entry on said chart. The project spent 55 weeks on the Billboard 200, eventually being certified Gold. Lil Uzi Vert and Kapri embarked on a joint tour in May 2016, titled the "Parental Advisory" tour.
In June 2016, Uzi appeared in XXL magazine as part of their 2016 Freshmen Class. As part of this appearance, Uzi performed a ‘freshman cypher’ alongside Denzel Curry, Lil Yachty, 21 Savage, and Kodak Black. Riding the wave of recognition the XXL Freshman list gave them, Woods released the video for the single "Money Longer" which debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 the following week, their first entry on the chart, at number 92 on July 2, 2016. The song later peaked at number 54 and is currently certified two times platinum in the United States. Woods' second entry on the chart, "You Was Right", debuted at 89 on July 30, 2016 and peaked at number 40.
On July 12, 2016, Woods announced their fourth mixtape, "The Perfect LUV Tape", which was released on July 31, their 22nd birthday. The mixtape featured the singles "Seven Million", featuring Future, and "Erase Your Social", both of which failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. The mixtape debuted at number 55 on the Billboard 200 album chart and is certified Gold by the RIAA. In October 2016, Woods was announced to be an additional artist on The Weeknd's "Starboy: legend of the Fall" tour.
Lil Uzi Vert announced a collaboration mixtape with Gucci Mane titled "1017 vs. The World", which was released on November 23, 2016. On the 27th, Uzi announced "Luv Is Rage 2" which went through a series of delays.
2017: Luv Is Rage 2
Uzi was featured on Migos' single "Bad and Boujee". The single was released on August 31, 2016, and its from the trio's second studio album "Culture". In January 2017, around the time the album was released, the single reached the top of the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Uzi's first number 1 single as a lead or featured artist, and their highest charting single as both. On February 27, 2017, Woods released the EP "Luv Is Rage 1.5" while on tour with The Weeknd. The EP was positively received for its "nerdy" nature, with Kingdom Hearts themed instrumentals and lyrics referring to anime, Steven Universe, and hentai. The EP was also credited as the start of Uzi's affiliation with the "emo-rapper" label due to the heartbreak-associated lyrics on the song "Luv Scars K.o 1600" and references to threats of suicide and depression on the stand-out track "XO Tour Llif3".
"XO Tour Llif3" got significant popularity on SoundCloud, resulting in Uzi playing it live on the European leg of The Weeknd's tour, and the following week the song was added to streaming services and released as an official single. On April 4, 2017, "Xo Tour Llif3" debuted on Billboard Hot 100 at number 49 and peaked at number 7, becoming the rapper's highest charting song and biggest song, being certified 6x platinum as of August 2018.
"Luv Is Rage 2" was delayed again on April 2, 2017, with Uzi blaming it on DJ Drama. On April 9, Don Cannon confirmed the project wasn't getting released "any time soon" and confirmed that "XO Tour Llif3" would be on the album. Uzi was featured on fellow rapper Playboi Carti's single "wokeuplikethis*", released on April 7. The single was performed by the pair at Coachella 2017.
"wokeuplikethis*" was eventually certified platinum and peaked at number 76 on the Billboard Hot 100. Uzi was featured alongside ASAP Rocky, Playboi Carti, Quavo, and Frank Ocean on A$AP rappers collective Mob's single "RAF". The single was released by surprise on May 15, 2017. In early August, hip-hop media personality DJ Akademiks claimed that "Luv Is Rage 2" would be released within 30 days. On August 24, 2017, "Luv Is Rage 2" was announced for a surprise release at midnight, and on August 25, 2017, Lil Uzi Vert released their heavily delayed debut studio album, which included "XO TOUR Llif3" as the lead single.
The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart, with 135,000 album-equivalent units, and has since been certified platinum. The album also created ten Billboard Hot 100 charting singles, with two of them, "The Way Life Goes" and "Sauce It Up", becoming singles. During british singer Ed Sheeran's set at the Video Music Awards, Uzi Vert and Sheeran performed a medley of "XO Tour Llif3" and Sheeran's chart-topping single, "Shape Of You".
In September 2017, Woods teased a possible sequel project to "Lil Uzi Vert vs The World", possibly titled "Lil Uzi Vert vs. The World 2", and a collaboration project with Playboi Carti titled "16*29". In October, a joint tour with Playboi Carti called the "16*29 tour" was announced, further promoting the possibility of a collaboration project. The tour was canceled shortly thereafter due to Uzi claiming they needed to "focus". In October 2017, Uzi headlined Power 105.1's annual Powerhouse music celebration alongside The Weeknd, Migos, and Cardi B, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Uzi was also featured on Canadian rapper Nav's platinum-certified single "Wanted You". The song was released on November 3, 2017.
On December 4, 2017, "The Way Life Goes" music video was released with a remix featuring Nicki Minaj. The song peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100. Uzi Vert performed the song on Stephen Colbert's The Late Show on February 6, 2018.
They were featured alongside Kanye West on Travis Scott's song, "Watch", which was released on May 3, 2018. "Watch" debuted at number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. They were also featured on a remix for fellow rapper Lil Tracy's single "Like a Farmer".
2018–2020: Eternal Atake, Lil Uzi Vert vs. The World 2, and Pluto x Baby Pluto
In January 2018, Uzi announced that they had completed a mixtape with record producer Wheezy. In May 2018, Don Cannon confirmed that a new Uzi project was dropping that year and speculation arose in July 2018 when Uzi tweeted the words "Eternal Atake", the title of their second studio album, pinning the tweet and announcing it was "coming soon", then at the end of the month sharing the then-chosen cover art for the project. The art referenced the logo of the cult Heavens Gate. The two members who survived the cult suggested that legal actions could be taken against Uzi for copying the logo style.
The art was the source of a threat from the remaining members of the organization over a legal attack. The then-thought lead single for the album, "New Patek" was released on September 18, 2018. Uzi was then featured on Lil Pump's single, "Multi Millionaire". The single was released on October 5, 2018.
In April 2019, following label trouble with Generation Now, it was announced that Uzi was now signed to Roc Nation. Two new promotional singles were released in April 2019, titled "Sanguine Paradise" and "That's a Rack", originally thought to be from their highly anticipated studio album, "Eternal Atake".
On December 13, 2019, Uzi released a new single titled "Futsal Shuffle 2020", which is the lead single of "Eternal Atake". The rapper then released the second single of the album, "That Way", on March 1, 2020.
"Eternal Atake" was released on March 6, 2020, with a sole guest appearance from American singer Syd. "New Patek", "That's a Rack" and "Sanguine Paradise" did not appear on the album. "Eternal Atake" debuted atop the Billboard 200.
On March 12, 2020, Lil Uzi teased that the deluxe version of "Eternal Atake" and the sequel to their 2016 mixtape, "Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World", titled "Lil Uzi Vert vs. the World 2", would be released the following day, the date fans expected the release date of the original album.
The deluxe edition would have fourteen new tracks, featuring guest appearances from Chief Keef, 21 Savage, Future, Young Thug, Gunna, Lil Durk, Young Nudy, and Nav. The first half of the album maintained a leading number 1 position with 400 million streams in early 2020. This marked the largest streaming count for any album since 2018, when Lil Wayne's twelfth studio album, "Tha Carter V", got 433 million streams.
On April 24, 2020, Lil Uzi Vert released a new single titled "Sasuke". On July 10, Lil Uzi appeared on the remix of StaySolidRocky's "Party Girl". On July 21, Lil Uzi and Future hinted at an upcoming joint project titled "Pluto x Baby Pluto" on their social media; it was released on November 13, 2020, and peaked at number two on the Billboard 200.
2021–2022: Subsequent ventures
In late 2020, Lil Uzi Vert began promoting new singles on Instagram Live that were sonically similar to popular releases early o their career. They announced an upcoming project titled "Forever Young", as well as a follow-up to "Luv Is Rage 2".
From the 16th to the 22nd of july 2022, Uzi released 4 songs from their EP, RED & WHITE on their SoundCloud account day by day, then, on the 22nd, the rest of the EP was released.
2023 - Present
In June 2023, Uzi noted that the album would be released that same month. On the 17th, Uzi had taken to Instagram to post an alternate cover art to the project. They also announced that the cover art would release in "a couple of days" and that the tracklist would release "this week," while confirming the release date of June 30.
On June 26, 2023, Uzi revealed the cover art and the release date on their website and simultaneously released the Gibson Hazard directed trailer for the album. Days prior to it's official announcement, Uzi threw an album release party — which they named “The Pink Tape Prom” — in which they previewed several tracks from the project.
On June 30, 2023, Lil Uzi Vert released the highly anticipated album, "Pink Tape". The album contains guest appearances from Travis Scott, Nicki Minaj, Bring Me The Horizon, Don Toliver, and Babymetal.
Baby Are You Home [Produced By Metro Boo
Lil Uzi Vert Lyrics
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Ask me what I'm on
Baby, is you home
I'm in the area
Tell me what he on
He ain't scaring none
You know why you text my phone
Tell me if you home
Baby are you home
Baby are you home
Baby are you home
Baby are you home
Baby are you home
Baby are you home
Baby are you home
Like, counting all my dough
With my eyes closed
I don't trust a hoe
But, I trust my own
Like, money in my pants
Sticking out my thigh roll
Yes, Lil Uzi, like hit that eye roll
I don't got no money, that's a lie hoe
Kinda got messy, got rid of my side hoe
I don't wanna fuck you if you a dry hoe
Up in Mexico with the plug, eating Pico de Gallo
You a rockstar, now pills try those
Traded in my chocolate, now I got a bright hoe
Man I got my head right
Man I got my bread right
Livin' my life just so right
You can see my diamonds at night
Girl you know I'm higher than a satellite
Can I come over, or are you the playin' type?
Yeah, she call my phone
Ask me what I'm on
Baby, is you home
I'm in the area
Tell me what he on
He ain't scaring none
You know why you text my phone
Tell me if you home
Like, Baby are you home
Baby are you home
Baby are you home
Baby are you home
Baby are you home
Baby are you home
Baby are you home
Baby are you home
I swear boy you do not know me
Boy you ain't my homie
Ballin' like I'm Kobe
Now, I'm ballin' like Ginobili
Like, boy your style so oldie
Balding like Ginobili
Pull up in that Porsche
Brittany in the Lotus
I get money, yeah
And I put that on my oldest
I ain't got no kids, so I put that on my Rollie
They say that he real, so that nigga got to show me
And that nigga homies, really ain't his homies
I got red homies
I got blue homies
Yeah, I got the gun, and it shoot homies
Yeah, I got them crash dummies, they my new homies
Girl, I made you famous
Ain't no need to thank me
Like yeah I put you first you're my lady
I'm skrtin' the water with my baby
Yeah, she call my phone
Ask me what I'm on
Baby, is you home
I'm in the area
Tell me what he on
He ain't scaring none
You know why you text my phone
Tell me if you home
Like, Baby are you home
Baby are you home
Baby are you home
Baby are you home
Baby are you home
Baby are you home
Baby are you home
Baby are you home
Baby are you home
Baby are you home
Tell me what he on
He ain't scarin' none
Baby are you home
Baby are you home
In "Baby Are You Home," Lil Uzi Vert reflects on his relationship with his girlfriend and confidently proclaims his dominance over his competitor. He begins the verse by stating that his female partner has called him and asked him what he is doing. Then, he inquires about her location, asking "Baby, is you home?" He lets her know that he's in the area and will come to her if she wants him to. The next few lines speak to Lil Uzi Vert's wealth and power; he counts his money with his eyes closed, affirms that he does not trust people easily, and boasts about his diamonds that can be seen at night.
The rap then shifts toward the antagonistic side, as the artist directs his attention towards his significant other's competitor. Lil Uzi Vert asks him what he's on and asserts that he's not scared of him. The tone of the song becomes confrontational as the rapper argues that he is a more worthy and attractive partner than his rival. He ends the verse by celebrating his wealth, his loyal friends, and his successful relationship with his girlfriend.
Overall, "Baby Are You Home" features Lil Uzi Vert's trademark braggadocios lyrics, infused with a sense of romance and confidence.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, she call my phone
The singer receives a call from someone, likely a romantic interest.
Ask me what I'm on
The singer is asked about their current situation or activity.
Baby, is you home
The singer inquires whether the person on the other end of the call is at their residence.
I'm in the area
The artist is in the vicinity of the person they are speaking with.
Tell me what he on
The artist asks the person on the other end of the line about another individual's situation or activity.
He ain't scaring none
The singer asserts that the individual they are discussing does not intimidate them.
You know why you text my phone
The singer questions the motives behind the other person's communication with them.
Tell me if you home
The artist requests confirmation of the other person's location.
Like, Baby are you home
The artist repeats their earlier question about the other person's residence.
Like, counting all my dough
The artist implies that they are wealthy and successful.
With my eyes closed
The singer is so accustomed to their wealth that they can effortlessly amass more without much thought or effort.
I don't trust a hoe
The artist does not trust promiscuous women and implies a general distrust towards others.
But, I trust my own
The singer trusts in their own abilities and resources.
Like, money in my pants
The singer keeps their wealth on hand, close to their body.
Sticking out my thigh roll
The singer's wealth is so abundant that it is noticeable even in their clothes.
Yes, Lil Uzi, like hit that eye roll
The artist references themselves in the third person and adopts a pose, likely to display their wealth and confidence.
I don't got no money, that's a lie hoe
The artist is stating that they do in fact have money, contrary to the beliefs of others.
Kinda got messy, got rid of my side hoe
The singer has cut off a previous romantic interest.
I don't wanna fuck you if you a dry hoe
The singer is not interested in engaging with someone who is not receptive or unenthusiastic.
Up in Mexico with the plug, eating Pico de Gallo
The artist is enjoying the benefits of their wealth and traveling to exotic locations with their supplier or partner.
You a rockstar, now pills try those
The artist encourages their companion to try new experiences as a symbol of success and prestige.
Traded in my chocolate, now I got a bright hoe
The artist has replaced their previous romantic partner with someone more desirable or attractive.
Man I got my head right
The singer is focused and clear-headed, ready to take on any challenge.
Man I got my bread right
The artist has achieved financial success and has their money in order.
Livin' my life just so right
The singer is pleased with their current position in life and is content with their choices and actions.
You can see my diamonds at night
The singer's wealth is so apparent that their diamonds can be seen even in the dark.
Girl you know I'm higher than a satellite
The singer is high on drugs or intoxicated and is making exaggerated statements about their state of being.
Can I come over, or are you the playin' type?
The artist is asking if the other person is interested in spending time together, or if they are just leading them on.
I swear boy you do not know me
The artist is emphasizing that they are not easily understood or predictable.
Boy you ain't my homie
The singer is distancing themselves from another individual who they may have previously had a close relationship with.
Ballin' like I'm Kobe
The singer is successful and wealthy like the basketball player Kobe Bryant.
Now, I'm ballin' like Ginobili
The artist has moved past their previous level of success and is now on a higher level like basketball player Manu Ginobili.
Like, boy your style so oldie
The artist is unimpressed with the fashion or behavior of another individual.
Balding like Ginobili
The artist is comparing their hair loss to that of the basketball player Manu Ginobili.
Pull up in that Porsche
The singer arrives in a luxurious car.
Brittany in the Lotus
The artist is accompanied by someone named Brittany, who is likely an attractive woman.
I get money, yeah
The singer has a steady flow of income.
And I put that on my oldest
The singer swears on their family's honor that what they are saying is true.
I ain't got no kids, so I put that on my Rollie
The singer is using their Rolex watch as a symbol of their carefree lifestyle, which includes not having children.
They say that he real, so that nigga got to show me
The artist has skepticism towards those who proclaim their authenticity without proving it.
And that nigga homies, really ain't his homies
The artist implies that another individual's group of friends are not legitimate or loyal companions.
I got red homies
The singer is part of a group or gang that associates with the color red.
I got blue homies
The singer is part of a group or gang that associates with the color blue.
Yeah, I got the gun, and it shoot homies
The artist has a weapon that can eliminate opposing gang members.
Yeah, I got them crash dummies, they my new homies
The artist now has new associates or companions who are reckless or not very intelligent.
Girl, I made you famous
The artist is responsible for another person's success or popularity.
Ain't no need to thank me
The singer does not require gratitude for their actions towards the other person.
Like yeah I put you first you're my lady
The artist prioritizes their romantic interest and is devoted to them.
I'm skrtin' the water with my baby
The singer is enjoying leisurely time spent with their romantic companion, such as jet-skiing on the water.
Baby are you home
The singer is checking if their companion is present at their residence.
Tell me what he on
The singer asks about the situation or activity of another individual.
He ain't scarin' none
The artist asserts that the other individual does not intimidate them.
Baby are you home
The artist repeats their earlier question about the other person's residence.
Baby are you home
The singer repeats their earlier question about the other person's residence.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Leland Tyler Wayne, Symere Woods
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