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.
Diamonds All On My Wrist
Lil Uzi Vert Lyrics
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I just got a new girl but I'm thinkin' who next
Started off in first class now I'm jumpin' off a jet
I put diamonds all in your bitch (aye)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (aye)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (aye)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (aye)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (aye)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (aye)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (aye)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (aye)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (aye)
Neck on flood, wrist on flood
Fist on flood, got it out the mud
What up blood, what up cuh'?
Don't want her, she a bug
All my jewels they on flood (yeah)
You want war, then let's talk
Tell me bitch what you want (whatchu want?)
Man it is what it was
I don't fuss, you get buss
Got red bottoms, these ain't Chucks
I want her, I want her
I want sister, I want cous'
I'm the type nigga that's slimier than a slug
Roll up on you a two, two three bitch that's the slug
Bitch you done, I'm gon' duh
Your face look like a pug
Made an album in a month
I did that shit off the drugs
I got paid for a walk through, but ain't come to the club
Living room cost ten thousand, and that's just for my rug
Livin' life like a dream but I don't get no rest
I just got a new girl but I'm thinkin' who next
Started off in first class now I'm jumpin' off a jet
I put diamonds all in your bitch (aye)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (aye)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (aye)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (aye)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (aye)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (aye)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (aye)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (aye)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (aye)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (aye)
Patty cake, patty cake, patty cake, aye
Tell me how much do a nigga make
If I had a hundred dollar for a million times
That's how much that a nigga gon' hate
Might fuck your bitch in the center stage
Yeah I put shrimp on my dinner plate
I put gold flakes on my dinner plate
I fucked a snowflake 'cause they into me
Her ass so fat got sit it down
Turn around girl, let me get it now
Nice foreign car, ain't rentin' now
I get the band I won't spend it now
You don't know me
I go overseas and I might get it like ten a pound
Not my homie
If you wanna buy watch the weight I just prefer you now
She wanna fuck all the homie now
Tell that lil' bitch to just simmer down
Automatic on no semi now
Do a back flip like a simmie now
Count it up
Now that fuck nigga can't stand me now
All your clothes they look like hand-me-downs
Got the glockie you can't jam me now, yeah
Livin' life like a dream but I don't get no rest
I just got a new girl but I'm thinkin' who next
Started off in first class now I'm jumpin' off a jet
I put diamonds all in your bitch (aye)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (aye)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (aye)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (aye)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (aye)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (aye)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (aye)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (aye)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (aye)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (aye)
The lyrics to Lil Uzi Vert's song "Diamonds All On My Wrist" depict a luxurious and extravagant lifestyle. The singer describes living life like a dream but not getting any rest, implying they are constantly on the move and experiencing a fast-paced lifestyle. Despite just getting a new girlfriend, they are already thinking about who might come next, showcasing a sense of abundance and desire for variety in their romantic relationships. The lyrics also mention starting off in first class and now jumping off a jet, indicating a progression from a high level of luxury to an even higher one.
The chorus, "I put diamonds all on my wrist," is a boast about the singer's extravagant wealth and excess. The repetition of this line reinforces their opulent lifestyle and the importance they place on material possessions. The following verses touch on themes such as self-confidence, success, and sexual encounters. The singer mentions their flooded neck and wrist, implying that they are adorned with expensive jewelry. They assert their superiority over a rival, emphasizing their status and success.
Overall, the lyrics of "Diamonds All On My Wrist" convey a sense of opulence, materialism, and a fast-paced lifestyle, representative of the extravagant and indulgent nature of the hip-hop scene.
Line by Line Meaning
Livin' life like a dream but I don't get no rest
I'm living a luxurious life, but I rarely have time to relax.
I just got a new girl but I'm thinkin' who next
I recently started dating someone, but I'm already considering my next romantic interest.
Started off in first class now I'm jumpin' off a jet
I began my journey in a high position, and now I'm taking even bigger leaps.
I put diamonds all in your bitch (aye)
I adorned your significant other with extravagant diamond jewelry.
I put diamonds all on my wrist (aye)
I covered my wrist with sparkling diamonds.
Neck on flood, wrist on flood
My neck and wrist are adorned with an abundance of luxurious jewelry.
Fist on flood, got it out the mud
I got my wealth and success through hard work and perseverance.
What up blood, what up cuh'?
Hello friend, hello brother.
Don't want her, she a bug
I'm not interested in her, she's insignificant.
All my jewels they on flood (yeah)
All of my expensive jewelry is on display.
You want war, then let's talk
If you're looking for conflict, we can discuss it.
Tell me bitch what you want (whatchu want?)
Inform me, woman, of your desires.
Man it is what it was
That's just the way things are.
I don't fuss, you get buss
I won't argue, but you'll face consequences.
Got red bottoms, these ain't Chucks
I have expensive designer shoes, not cheap sneakers.
I want her, I want her
I desire her, I desire her.
I want sister, I want cous'
I want both her sister and her cousin.
I'm the type nigga that's slimier than a slug
I am a deceitful and untrustworthy person.
Roll up on you a two, two three bitch that's the slug
I will confront you with a .223 caliber firearm, that's the bullet.
Bitch you done, I'm gon' duh
You're finished, and I will surpass you.
Your face look like a pug
Your face resembles that of a pug dog.
Made an album in a month
I created an entire album within a month's time.
I did that shit off the drugs
I accomplished that while under the influence of drugs.
I got paid for a walk through, but ain't come to the club
I received payment for making a brief appearance at a club, but I didn't actually stay.
Living room cost ten thousand, and that's just for my rug
My living room is worth ten thousand dollars, and that's only because of the expensive rug.
Patty cake, patty cake, patty cake, aye
A playful expression used to grab attention.
Tell me how much do a nigga make
Inform me of the amount of money one can earn.
If I had a hundred dollar for a million times
If I had a dollar for every time.
That's how much that a nigga gon' hate
That's the extent to which someone will hate.
Might fuck your bitch in the center stage
I might engage in sexual activities with your significant other in a public setting.
Yeah I put shrimp on my dinner plate
I indulge in luxurious seafood for my meals.
I put gold flakes on my dinner plate
I sprinkle my dinner plate with expensive gold flakes.
I fucked a snowflake 'cause they into me
I had sexual relations with a white woman because they are attracted to me.
Her ass so fat got sit it down
Her buttocks are so large that she needs to sit down.
Turn around girl, let me get it now
Rotate your body, my dear, so I can have my way with you.
Nice foreign car, ain't rentin' now
I own a high-quality exotic car, I'm no longer renting one.
I get the band I won't spend it now
I receive a large sum of money, but I won't immediately spend it.
You don't know me
You're unfamiliar with who I truly am.
I go overseas and I might get it like ten a pound
I travel internationally and can acquire drugs at a rate of ten pounds.
Not my homie
That person is not my close friend.
If you wanna buy watch the weight I just prefer you now
If you wish to purchase drugs, pay attention to the quantity, and I'll consider selling to you.
She wanna fuck all the homie now
She desires to engage in sexual activities with all of my friends.
Tell that lil' bitch to just simmer down
Tell that young lady to calm down.
Automatic on no semi now
I now have a fully automatic firearm, not a semi-automatic one.
Do a back flip like a simmie now
Perform a backward somersault like a gymnast.
Count it up
Calculate and accumulate the money.
Now that fuck nigga can't stand me now
Now that individual who dislikes me can't tolerate my success.
All your clothes they look like hand-me-downs
All of your clothes appear to be secondhand.
Got the glockie you can't jam me now, yeah
I possess a Glock firearm, and you can't obstruct my progress anymore.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bobby Bernard Turner Jr., Symere Woods
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lee B
[Pre-Chorus]
Livin' life like a dream
But I don't get no rest
I just got a new girl
But I'm thinkin' who next
Started off in first class
Now I'm jumpin' off a jet
I put diamonds all in your bitch (ayy)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (ayy)
[Chorus]
I put diamonds all on my wrist (ayy)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (ayy)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (ayy)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (ayy)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (ayy)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (ayy)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (ayy)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (ayy)
[Verse 1]
Neck on flood, wrist on flood
Fist on flood, got it out the mud
What up blood, what up cuh'
Don't want her, she a bug
All my jewels they on flood (yeah)
You want war, then let's talk
Tell me bitch what you want (what you want)
Man it is what it was
I don't fuss, you get buss
Got red bottoms, these ain't Chucks
I want her, I want her
I want sister, I want cuz
I'm the type nigga that's slimier than a slug
Roll up on you a two, two three bitch that's the slug
Bitch you done, I'm gon' duh
Your face look like a pug
Made an album in a month
I did that shit off the drugs
I got paid for a walk through, but ain't come to the club
Living room cost ten thousand, and that's just for my rug
[Pre-Chorus]
Livin' life like a dream
But I don't get no rest
I just got a new girl
But I'm thinkin' ooh, next
Started off in first class
Now I'm jumpin' off a jet
I put diamonds all in your bitch (ayy)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (ayy)
[Chorus]
I put diamonds all on my wrist (ayy)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (ayy)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (ayy)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (ayy)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (ayy)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (ayy)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (ayy)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (ayy)
[Verse 2]
Patty cake, patty cake, patty cake
Tell me how much do a nigga make
If I had a hun'ed dollar for a million times
That's how much that a nigga gon' hate
Might fuck your bitch in the center stage
Yeah I put shrimp on my dinner plate
I put gold flakes on my dinner plate
I fucked a snowflake 'cause they into me
Her ass so fat got sit it down
Turn around girl, let me get it now
Nice foreign car, ain't rentin' now
I get the band I won't spend it now
You don't know me
I go overseas and I might get it like ten a pound
Not my homie
If you wanna buy watch the weight I just prefer you now
She wanna fuck all the homie now
Tell that lil' bitch just to simmer down
Automatic on no semi now
Do a back flip like a simmie now
Count it up
Now that fuck nigga can't stand me now
All your clothes they look like hand me downs
Got the glockie you can't jam me now (Yea)
[Pre-Chorus]
Livin' life like a dream
But I don't get no rest
I just got a new girl
But I'm thinkin' ooh, next
Started off in first class
Now I'm jumpin' off a jet
I put diamonds all in your bitch (ayy)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (ayy)
[Chorus]
I put diamonds all on my wrist (ayy)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (ayy)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (ayy)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (ayy)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (ayy)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (ayy)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (ayy)
I put diamonds all on my wrist (ayy)
kandana hamilton
Uzi Now: Diamonds all in my head
Ethyro
Now it’s actually in his wrists 💀
Tay Official
Petty 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
behrry
Uzi Now: Diamonds all in my fist
Yuuno
YEAH really your idea is so bad and mortel
Kbeatz Sargent
😂
AZRAEL BEHEMOTH
Love Uzi's deep voice
roy berg
Mumble trash
_Ex0tic_
Yuh rs
Jeffrey Dahmer
@Nyzer1 its a laughing emoji dumbass